Leading the Way in Reducing LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
ALL ARE WELCOME By: Monica McKee, MPH Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is committed to providing safe and equal care to all Native Americans. Statistically, receiving this “equal” care is not something that members of the LGBTQ+ population often experience. LGBTQ+ individuals report frequently feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and not supported within the American health care […]
Be your own Warrior
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic offers substance abuse recovery support OKLAHOMA CITY- Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, offers a group talking circle for those who have or are dealing with substance abuse. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and […]
Tooth be told, children’s oral health matters
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic promotes kids oral health by participating in Give Kids A Smile®. OKLAHOMA CITY- Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, participated in Give Kids A Smile® Day on February 6, 2020. “About 1-in-5 children will have an untreated […]
Violence is not your Valentine
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic brings awareness to teen 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 bringing awareness to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this February. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10% of […]
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Adds Transportation Service
OKCIC partners with SendaRide to provide safe and secure medical transportation Oklahoma City, OK – Since 1974, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) has been serving the needs of Native Americans in the Oklahoma City urban area, serving over 100,000 outpatient visitors each year. Recently they partnered with SendaRide to add non-emergency medical transportation to their […]
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic receives $100,000 Cigna Foundation grant for maternal and child health care program
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, recently received a $100,000 grant from the Cigna Foundation through its World of Difference grant program to support OKCIC’s maternal and child health care program. “We are grateful to the Cigna Foundation […]
Let’s talk about pneumonia
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic aims to reduce the spread of pneumonia 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 protect you from the serious, and sometimes deadly, disease pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that may be […]
Flu is in the air, let’s get vaccinated
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic promotes flu vaccinations 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 a supporter of vaccines to fight seasonal flu. The influenza virus, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory virus. According to the U.S. […]
HORIZONS 2019 Volume 2
Tis the Season for Tailgating
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, promotes food safety month. Teaming up to tackle food safety is important when planning tailgating events. Having a game plan is key to protecting yourself from foodborne illness. Make sure you have enough gear, including […]
OKCIC Offers LGBTQ Health Services to the Community
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, announces their “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). A record 680 healthcare facilities actively participated in the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2019 survey, with HRC Foundation proactively researching key […]
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic fights against childhood obesity with youth programs
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) encourages families to take action to fight childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a major public health problem in the United States. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adolescent obesity has tripled since the 1970s. About 1-in-5 school age children in the United States that are considered obese. […]
