Oklahoma City Indian Clinic offers self-defense education
OKCIC offers self-defense education series to defend against dating violence. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, is offering self-defense education during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is observed every February to bring awareness […]
Stay warm during cold winter weather
OKCIC promotes cold weather safety for vulnerable groups. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to promote ways to keep warm during cold winter weather. Older adults and those who are sick are more sensitive to colder temperatures. […]
Climb your way to success
By: Shawn Burroughs, CPT, and Anthony Whitebird, CPT Catalina, a member of the Cherokee Nation, is a 23-year-old elementary school teacher. She has been training since 2021, when Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) reopened the Wellness Center after the closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Catalina did not have a weight loss goal, but instead […]
PrEP: What it is and is it right for you?
By: Lisa Toahty, Prevention Specialist PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication taken to prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection in people at risk for HIV from sex or injection drug use. There are medications approved for PrEP: Truvada®, Descovy®, and also an injectable drug, cabotegravir. PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV when used as prescribed; […]
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic lends a hand to those in need
Many of Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) staff helps the community by lending a hand and donating money, time and resources to the American Indian community. OKCIC’s Warm and Fuzzy program is an award-winning employee supported program that raises funds through voluntary payroll deductions, fundraising, individual employee donations and generous organizations throughout the year. This […]
Dry Eye is on the Rise
By: Dr. Kelly Boucher, OD, FAAO “Doc, my eyes are constantly watering.” This is a complaint heard often and this may actually be a symptom of dry eye syndrome. The number of people with dry eyes is increasing, especially with the use of computer screens and electronic devices. Here’s some things you should know. What […]
The Walk for Wellness and 5K Fun Run RETURNS!
After two years of virtual events, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) hosted its 21st Annual Walk for Wellness and 5K Fun Run in-person on May 21, 2022, at Route 66 Park at Lake Overholser. This event’s goal is to encourage the community to exercise and spread awareness of the importance of health and wellness among […]
Red Feather Gala Virtual Fundraiser
Unfortunately, due to the continued coronavirus pandemic, the 17th Annual Red Feather Gala fundraising event was held virtually instead of in-person from November 6-13, 2021. This virtual fundraising event helped raise funds to benefit OKCIC’s patients in need of dentures, giving them their smile back. Items in the auction included Native American jewelry, paintings, sports […]
The importance of mental health for Native American youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+
By: Angela Sanders, LPC Fear. Anger. Confusion. Disbelief. These are just some of the feelings that both a parent and child may experience when identifying as something other than heterosexual or the gender they were assigned at birth. Many children and teens worry about being rejected by their parents, friends, teachers and spiritual leaders. Depression […]
Native American Veterans Programs
Indian Health Service has partners with Veterans Affairs to provide information for Native American Veterans, including ones experiencing homelessness. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic would like to share these resources in order to serve our population better. Please contact one of OKCIC’s Social Services Coordinators for additional help with any needs you may have at (405) […]
Prevent stalking in your community
OKCIC promotes National Stalking Awareness Month. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants to promote safety planning and resources for victims of stalking. National Stalking Awareness Month is observed every January to bring awareness to the dangers of […]
Update Your SoonerCare Information TODAY!
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services temporarily allowed Medicaid members who no longer qualified for Medicaid coverage to continue receiving benefits. With the PHE predicted to end in the coming months, members who are no longer eligible for SoonerCare will lose their coverage. These members will receive […]
