PURCELL, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation officials celebrated the realization of a mission today when they took up shovels and broke ground on the land that will host a new Native American health clinic in Purcell.
"Quality healthcare services are delivered each and every day to those we serve," Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said. "With this new clinic, Native American people in this area can receive quality care while reducing travel time."
"We believe we offer the best of health care anywhere and are striving to make that healthcare more convenient and accessible to our people," Gov. Anoatubby said. "Today is one more step in our dream of building a health care clinic every 30 miles within the 13-county service area of the Chickasaw Nation."
The Chickasaw Nation Purcell Clinic will provide more convenient services to American Indians living in McClain, Cleveland and Garvin counties.
The 10,086 square foot facility will house medical, laboratory, radiology and optometry services, as well as one-day specialty areas including diabetes, behavioral health, geriatrics and nutrition. Staff members will include one physician, one advanced registered nurse practitioner, three nurses and one optometrist.
Patients will also enjoy the convenience of a drive-through pharmacy and ultrasound services.
"This new facility will create 19 new jobs for the area," Gov. Anoatubby said. "We estimate the new clinic will serve 5,000 Native American people."
"By meeting our commitment of care to our people, we are also continuing mutually beneficial partnerships with our communities," Gov. Anoatubby said. "Working together, we can realize our vision of serving others."
