OKCIC Dives into Innovative Partnership with Bethany YMCA for Aquatic Therapy
By: Stetson Schmitt, PT, DPT, OCS Oklahoma City Indian Clinic recently initiated a collaboration with the Bethany YMCA, introducing a grouandbreaking aquatic therapy program tailored for physical therapy patients. “I recognized a unique opportunity to expand our services and provide a novel experience for our patients,” said Jade Cruzan, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Physical Therapist […]
OKCIC’s Journey Through the Decades
Reflecting on 50 Years of Commitment As Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) commemorates its 50th anniversary, it is a momentous occasion prompting both celebration and contemplation. Since its establishment in 1974, OKCIC has remained steadfast in its mission to provide exceptional health care services to the Native community in the greater Oklahoma City area. In […]
Cutting Edge Technology Finds a Home at OKCIC
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is delighted to announce the arrival of new technology that is now being offered, which marks a significant enhancement to our diagnostic capabilities and patient care standards. The recent installation of the Philips Incisive CT® represents OKCIC’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge medical services with uncompromising excellence. This state-of-the-art CT scanner […]
OKCIC’s annual Men’s Health Fair
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is thrilled to announce the success of its annual Men’s Health Fair in November 2023. 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 had […]
OKCIC’s Annual Elder’s Health Fair
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) hosted its annual Elder’s Health Fair in October 2023. OKCIC’s Elder’s Health Fair had over 76 elder attendees. Patients aged 60 and up received many services, including, health information, education, immunizations, oral cancer screenings and other medical services specific to elder health. Elders are the pillar of the Native community […]
Medication Awareness
Did you know that some medications may need to be avoided if you are over the age of 65? By: Morgan Masterson, PharmD, BCGP As we age our bodies react differently to medications than they did when we were young due to the normal physiologic changes that occur with aging. Many older adults have multiple […]
Nursing Skills Fair
By: Tracee Barton, RN Last October, the nursing department at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic participated in its annual nursing skills fair, a valuable opportunity for staff to enhance their patient care practices. The event covered a range of topics crucial to improving health care delivery. Attendees learned about infection prevention strategies, proper PRC procedures, vaccinations […]
Together, we can reduce the number of opioid deaths.
The rise in opioid overdoses has become a concerning issue for health officials in the United States. 75% of the almost 92,000 drug overdose deaths in 2020 were linked to opioids. Among those troubling statistics, the rate of drug overdose deaths among American Indians stand above the national average. Opioid misuse remains a significant risk […]
Board of Directors Spotlight
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is led by an experienced all Native Board of Directors who bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to the organization’s mission of providing excellent health care services to American Indians. Through their leadership, these individuals guide OKCIC in delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive care that addresses the unique […]
OKCIC’s Community Corner
By: Marci Hensley Taylor Kilander is Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) training coordinator in the Quality department. Her role is to train and educate the staff on Lean/Six Sigma and anything ‘continuous improvement’ based. She takes great pride in being able to educate staff on continuous improvement practices because she feels like she’s sparking a […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Jeanette Kemp
In January of 2024, one of Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) most tenured employees, Jeanette Kemp, was presented with a special gift to commemorate and recognize her 40 years of service toOKCIC and its patients. OKCIC has been serving patients for 50 years, which means she has been here for the majority of OKCIC’s lifetime! […]
OKCIC is Named One of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is proud to announce it was named the 11th Best Place to Work by The Journal Record in the large employer category. This esteemed acknowledgement highlights OKCIC’s commitment to prioritizing its employees, expanding its reach, and fostering a culture of excellence.The Journal Record teamed up with the Best Companies Group […]
