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We are introducing a new appointment reminder system to make it easier for you to stay informed and manage your upcoming visits. This system will include both automated phone calls and text message reminders, giving you more flexibility in how you receive notifications. Initial Enrollment Call You will receive an automated phone call from our main clinic number (918-588-1900) with a reminder about your appointment. During this call, you will have the option to enroll in text

Before Dance of the Two Moons became a signature event, there was a simple gathering rooted in purpose. An earlier fundraiser, called Winterhawk, brought the community together in support of Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa (IHCRC). It was humble, but deeply meaningful. People showed up not for the experience, but for the mission. That spirit of generosity and belief laid the foundation for what would come next. In 1991, that same spirit gave rise to the first Danc

Who It Affects According to 2021 survey data collected from Oklahoma high school students who dated during the 12 months preceding the survey, 17.3% of American Indian/Alaskan Native girls experienced sexual dating violence , and 10.4% of American Indian/Alaskan Native girls and 9.9% of American Indian/Alaskan Native boys  experienced physical dating violence.   What It Looks Like Teen dating violence, or TDV, can take place in-person, online, or through other forms of techno

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking affects almost 42% of American Indian/Alaska Native women  and 30% of American Indian/Alaska Native men  in their lifetimes. Most victims are stalked by someone they know. Stalking victims suffer much higher rates of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction than those who don’t experience stalking. What is Stalking? The Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) categorizes stalking behaviors

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, a time to remember that the holidays may not be happy for everyone due to the "winter blues," when some experience depression with fewer daylight hours. What is "SAD"? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), SAD is a recurrent, seasonal type of depression with symptoms during part of the year. For winter-pattern SAD, symptoms include: Hypersomnia, or oversleeping Overeating Social withdrawal So

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 Ske

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush declared it the “Year of the American Indian,”  and that November marked the first official recognition of National Native American Heritage Month.  Every U.S. president since has continued the tradition, honoring “the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives” and celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native peoples. As November draws to a close, the spirit of the month doesn’t end. Native American Heri

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remember that it is the second-most common cancer affecting American women behind skin cancer. Each year in the United States, about 270,000  women develop breast cancer with approximately 42,000 women dying from the disease. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older , but breast cancer also affects younger women. 1 in every 10 new cases  of breast cancer are found in women under age 45. Although r