Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) hosted a luncheon and facility tour with Pfizer, along with current and former Oklahoma House representatives. The event offered an opportunity for OKCIC’s staff and guests to engage in meaningful discussions about the unique health care needs of Native communities, particularly in urban areas. The conversations focused on how partnerships and policy changes could enhance health care services for Native populations.
Improving Native Health
OKCIC leaders highlighted the ongoing health disparities that disproportionately affect Native communities, such as higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. They discussed how collaboration with organizations like Pfizer could help address these challenges by improving access to care and offering innovative solutions.
A Step for Change
Recently, Niesha Foster, Vice President of Global Health & Social Impact at Pfizer, along with her team, Representative Ajay Pittman, and former Representative Anastasia Pittman, visited OKCIC to engage in discussions about advancing Native causes at the state level. Their insights significantly enriched the dialogue, focusing on the potential for future partnerships and policy support to enhance healthcare outcomes for urban Native communities.
The visit concluded with a tour of OKCIC’s facilities, highlighting the clinic’s dedication to culturally sensitive healthcare. This collaborative effort marked an important step toward building stronger relationships and strategies to improve health services for Native populations, reinforcing a shared commitment to addressing their unique healthcare needs.