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MCN Department of Health sets sights on the future of medicine

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MCN Department of Health receives funding to implement public …

WebThis will develop and implement public health services that address drug overdose crises. It will provide harm-reduction services and implement peer support in tribal communities. NCA 24-010 A law of the MCN authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pass-Through Entity National …

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Muscogee Nation Announces Healing and Recovery Center

WebOKMULGEE, OK – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation closed today on the purchase of Saint Francis Health System’s East Campus Hospital located in Muskogee. This 92,663 sq. ft. facility is the Nation’s newest healthcare acquisition and the first step in the creation of the Muscogee Healing and Recovery Center. The Center’s focus will be …

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Council Oak Healthcare partners with OU to provide …

WebHer areas of interest are Health, Education, Welfare, and Entertainment happening across the Mvskoke Reservation. Contact Morgan for media inquiries at 918-732-7644. Muscogee (Creek) Nation leaders, …

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Muscogee Nation Achieves Historic First with Robotic Surgery …

WebThe following is a press release from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health. TULSA, OKLA. — On Monday, Oct. 9, Muscogee Nation’s Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare in Tulsa, Okla., became the first Tribal health care facility in the lower 48 United States to perform minimally invasive surgery utilizing the da Vinci XI …

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Quarterly session approves MCN Department of Health building in …

WebTR 24-045 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the Principal Chief to execute a provider participation agreement with Medica Insurance Company for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health was adopted with a vote of 12-0. It was sponsored by Rep. Crawford. The agreement will allow the MCN to

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Ribbon cut for Behavioral Health Facility

WebOKMULGEE, Oklahoma – The Muscogee Nation held a formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed 6,000 square-foot Behavioral Health Facility on Thursday May 12. “We are pleased to be able to provide these much needed services,” Principal Chief David Hill said. “This is a superior facility and was built with the …

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MCN Behavioral Health provides community resources fairs to …

WebMCN Behavioral Health Case Manager Kim Morrison (Mvskoke) has been with the department for over two years now, and is currently hosting the community resource fairs monthly. Morrison works under the suicide prevention grant within her department. One of her responsibilities is providing community outreach for Mvskoke citizens.

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Health seeks pay information exemption

WebDuring discussion MCN Secretary of Health Shawn Terry said though he understands the hesitancy about asking for an exemption in publishing salaries of MCN Health employees, the department has started to experience a tremendous shortage of nurses, lab personnel and other specialists in the field due to the COVID pandemic and …

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MCN Health Hosts 17th Annual Diabetes Summit

WebGLENPOOL, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health hosted the 17th Annual Diabetes Summit on Thursday, Sept. 14th at the Glenpool Conference Center. The summit featured presentations from experts in diabetes, health, and nutritional food knowledge. This year’s event focused on the theme “Complications …

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Dept. of Health set to obtain new buildings in Creek County

WebThe Department of Health will use the $1.8 million property located on the corner of State Hwy 117 and South 49th W. Avenue in Sapulpa for a new health clinic. TR 23-039 Authorizing the construction of a new Community Center for Bristow Indian Community. Rep. Freeman Jr. sponsored the legislation with Rep. Joseph Hicks as co …

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MCN appoints first surgeon general

WebHer areas of interest are Health, Education, Welfare, and Entertainment happening across the Mvskoke Reservation. Contact Morgan for media inquiries at 918-732-7644. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill and Secretary of Health Shawn Terry announced the appointment of Colonel Lance Frye, M.D. as the first …

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Youth Wellness Program hosts Eufaula Dorm Health Fair

WebThe event promotes physical, spiritual, and emotional health. The MCN Youth Wellness Program hosted a health fair for grades one through 12. The event featured booths from the MCN Health Department that promoted healthy habits. Artist Jeremy Fields spoke at the event and worked on a mural project with students. Eufaula, OK. Nov. 30, …

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Go Red for Women spreads awareness for heart disease

WebBeing deeply rooted in the Muscogee Nation, Morgan aims to tell stories of the people and for the people. Her areas of interest are Health, Education, Welfare, and Entertainment happening across the Mvskoke Reservation. Contact Morgan for media inquiries at 918-732-7644. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health hosted …

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TOR team held first Intertribal Opioid Crisis Summit

WebGLENPOOL, Oklahoma – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health Medication Assisted Treatment and Tribal Opioid Response (MAT | TOR) team held the first Intertribal Opioid Crisis Summit at the Glenpool Conference Center Feb. 13. This event provided information about the opioid crisis to Muscogee Nation departments as …

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Recognizing American Heart Month in February

WebOKMULGEE, Oklahoma – The 9th Annual Go Red for Native Women Heart Health Summit will be held virtually this year. The American Heart Association has recognized every February as American Heart Month. AHA recognizes the importance within the Native American population to learn about heart disease as it is the leading cause of …

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HEW passes legislation for COVID-19 individual assistance

WebEvery Muscogee (Creek) citizen who is eligible as of September 30, 2021 may apply for financial assistance in the amount of $2,000.00 through the Covid-19 Impact Relief Individual Assistance Program, regardless of age, income or residency. Passed 4-0. For audio of committee meetings visit: www.mcnnc.com. Tags: American Rescue Plan …

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Talk Brain to Me: Why cognitive and mental health matters

WebAlong with mental health awareness events and activities, the college also takes surveys on students. This is to see what the students liked, disliked or maybe wanted to see more in regards to future events. Some of these activities include cultural activities and non-traditional activities. This includes anything that can help reduce stress

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Oklahoma Indigenous Nurses Association bring awareness on …

WebShe was an advocate for Indigenous people, and served at the tribal, state, federal levels on Native health and education councils and accomplished much more. Indigenous movements are groups of people working together to bring awareness, change and healing. Movements that were discussed included Every Child Matters, Land Back …

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MCN Behavioral Health promotes Suicide Awareness

WebMN Behavioral Health had a couple of events to promote suicide awareness month, on Sept. 8 they had a Social Media Day posting infographics that has positive messages or suicide data rates. Also on Sept. 8, they had a Chalk Event at the Mound for people to do some chalk art to spread the messages of hope and help. On Sept. 9 they …

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Medical provider and insurance agreements passed to full council

WebTR 24-045 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the principal chief to execute a provider participation agreement with Medica Insurance Company for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health. Rep. Crawford sponsored the bill, which passed unanimously 4-0. According to the bill, the …

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Family Violence Prevention Program seeks to improve services

WebThe Southern Plains Tribal Health Board grant in the amount of $65,000.00 will be used for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health to improve tribal data sharing capacity. NCA 22-003 Authorizing the expenditure of grant funds awarded from the U.S Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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