Wewoka Indian Health Center is a Joint Commission-accredited
ambulatory health center in Wewoka,
Oklahoma, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and
community health services to the local American Indian and Alaska Native population. Part of the
Indian Health Service (IHS) system, the center offers a wide range of services including general medicine, specialized clinics for diabetes and wound care,
medical imaging, pharmacy, and mental health counseling, all with a team-based approach to patient care.
The
Wewoka Indian Health Center is a Joint Commission-accredited
ambulatory health center located in Wewoka,
Oklahoma, and is a vital part of the Oklahoma City Area
Indian Health Service (IHS) network. The clinic serves the local American Indian and Alaska Native communities, offering a wide array of outpatient services. The center takes a team-based approach to disease prevention, management, and treatment.
The center's services are extensive and include general medicine, with a staff of physicians and physician assistants. It provides a state-of-the-art
wound care clinic and various specialty services on a contracted basis, such as orthopedics, nephrology, rheumatology, endocrinology, and psychiatry. The clinic also features a range of other departments, including:
medical imaging: Onsite services include mammography, ultrasound, and x-ray technology.
Pharmacy: Staffed with pharmacists and technicians, the pharmacy department also runs a nationally recognized anticoagulation clinic for patients requiring this therapy.
Dental: The dental department is equipped with modern technology, including an electronic dental record system and digital radiographs, and offers general dentistry, including pediatric oral surgeries and crown technology.
Optometry and Audiology: The center provides vision and hearing care, including hearing aid services.
Counseling and Wellness: Services include counseling for emotional problems, nutrition counseling, and a
community health department with outreach programs focusing on education and wellness, including a diabetes clinic and programs with a focus on education.
The facility is open Monday through Friday, with extended hours available on Thursdays to accommodate patients who work during the day. The center's mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare to its community, ensuring a focus on both general health and specialized care for chronic conditions like diabetes.
