Oklahoma City Indian Clinic collaborates with Feed the Children to combat holiday hunger

OKLAHOMA CITY- Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is pleased to announce the resounding success of the Feeding Holiday Hunger event.  Over 30 passionate volunteers rallied together to serve 400 vulnerable families at OKCIC. Feed The Children, a national nonprofit dedicated to tackling food insecurity, provided shelf-stable food, hygiene items, children’s toys and books for the […]

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic receives a charitable donation to its new resource center from Bank of America

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit clinic dedicated to providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, celebrates its continued partnership with Bank of America. Employees collaborated across the Oklahoma City metro to donate clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene products to the recently opened Oklahoma […]

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic celebrates Native men at its annual Men’s Health Fair

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is thrilled to announce the success of its recent annual Men’s Health Fair. With a commitment to providing quality health care to American Indians, OKCIC served over 75 patients by offering essential health services, such as vaccinations, dental, annual well-checks, cancer screenings, optometry and more. Attendees also […]

The 2024-25 COVID-19 Vaccine is Now Available at OKCIC

Updated (monovalent) mRNA vaccines are now authorized and recommended for ALL patients 6 months and older, regardless of previous COVID-19 vaccination status. The recent bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are no longer recommended for use. 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine recommendations: 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine doses are available, based on patient age, at the following locations:  Patients 19 years […]

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic kicks off the 2023-24 flu season with vaccine availability

OKLAHOMA CITY – As the 2023-2024 flu season approaches, health officials are encouraging individuals to get vaccinated against the illness. According to a recent study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 8 percent of the U.S. population gets sick from the flu each season. This is why Oklahoma City Indian […]

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic advocates heart health on World Heart Day

OKLAHOMA CITY – As the world observes World Heart Day on September 29, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) stands at the forefront of the battle against cardiovascular disease, a global menace responsible for claiming millions of lives each year. According to recent data from the World Heart Federation, approximately 21 million lives are lost annually […]

Raising awareness: actions that can be done to reduce the number of opioid deaths. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The rise in opioid overdoses has become a concerning issue for health officials in the United States. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that nearly 75% of the almost 92,000 drug overdose deaths in 2020 were linked to opioids. Among those troubling statistics, the rate of […]

Help stop the growing number of unvaccinated children in the United States

OKLAHOMA CITY – There has been an alarming rise in the number of unvaccinated children in the United States and this has sparked deep concern among health officials nationwide. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals an estimated 100,000 young children have not received any of the 14 recommended vaccinations, heightening […]

Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Service, Tribal, Urban Awards Ceremony Recap

Oklahoma City– Oklahoma City Indian Clinic proudly celebrated the exceptional dedication and accomplishments of its staff members at the 20th Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Service, Tribal, Urban Awards Ceremony. The event, held at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center, recognized the individual and team efforts that contribute to the improvement of Indian Health […]

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and Riversport Adventure Parks to host TURTLE Camp, boosting exercise and nutrition for Native children

OKLAHOMA CITY – As summer kicks off, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is thrilled to announce the continuing partnership with Riversport Adventures Park for the upcoming three-day TURTLE (Teaching Urbans Roads To Lifestyle and Exercise) Camp. This exciting collaboration aims to empower children in underserved communities by promoting exercise, nutrition and reducing the risks of […]