IHCRC's 2025 Annual Report Now Available

Indian Health Care Resource Center hosted its annual meeting this past Monday, celebrating a year of accomplishments and honoring the people who have shaped the organization’s legacy. The event featured special guests who were instrumental in IHCRC’s early days, including Pam Iron, the first Executive Director; Dorothy Jones, the first WIC Supervisor; Luke McIntosh, the first IHS Project Officer; and Janice Edmiston, the first Community Development employee. CEO Carmelita Skeeter invited these trailblazers to share their stories and presented them with blankets and shawls in recognition of their lasting contributions. The evening also highlighted outstanding staff and the organization’s continued growth, reflecting IHCRC’s commitment to excellence and the community it serves.

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Letter from the President and the CEO

This past year was a defining one for our organization. We celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at IHCRC 530 with friends, neighbors, community partners, city officials, and tribal leaders. The gathering was a moment of pride that reflected years of planning and a commitment to providing the highest level of care for American Indian families in Tulsa and the surrounding communities.

The new building is already transforming the way patients experience care. A larger pharmacy, along with expanded and modernized dental and optometry clinics, is serving more people

with greater efficiency. Physical therapy services began this year, creating new opportunities for recovery and wellness. Patients also now have access to a spacious fitness center, designed to encourage healthy habits and prevention. Looking ahead, occupational therapy and speech therapy will further extend the continuum of care. Every addition was made with the goal of building a healthier community for generations to come.

In 2025, our organization earned certification in the Standards for Excellence program through the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, recognizing accountability, transparency, and sound governance. At the same time, we advanced in our Baldrige Journey, a national framework that helps organizations improve through strong leadership, thoughtful planning, and measurable results. These accomplishments demonstrate that our focus on growth includes not only new services, but also the strength of the systems that guide our work.

Together, these efforts create lasting benefits for our patients. Stronger systems lead to

care that is more responsive, coordinated, and reliable. Expanded services make it easier for patients to find the support they need in one place. I am deeply grateful for the trust our community places in us and for the dedication of our staff who live our mission every day. Every achievement is a reminder that we are walking this path together, with our patients at the heart of all we do. This is the kind of progress that ensures families can turn to us with confidence, knowing their care is guided by quality and compassion. With each step forward, we are building a future where excellence in health care is not a goal but an expectation.

As we look forward, we do so with gratitude for those who made this possible and with determination to honor our mission: To empower the American Indian through exceptional healthcare!

Robert Anquoe

President, IHCRC Board of Trustees

Carmelita Skeeter

Chief Executive Officer