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Providing quality care to Native Americans includes continuously improving our processes to better serve the community. CQI 2022 / > CQI 2022 > CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDIES Patient Care Improvement Report (PDF) Know your Provider (PDF) Patient Survey (PDF) Patient Empanelment Report 2021 (PDF) Patient Empanelment Report 2022 (PDF) Dental Care Report (PDF)

Caring staff and state-of-the-art equipment make certain your child receives the best health care available. SERVICES / Pediatrics / > ... > Pediatrics > Located at IHCRC 550 Caring staff and state-of-the-art equipment make certain your child receives the best health care available. PEDIATRIC SERVICES General pediatric medicine Wellness care for baby, child, and teenager Fitness , health education, and wellness Dental services and optometry services In-house pharmacy Little Sparks program BECOME A PATIENT

Get to know Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa. ABOUT / About Us / > ... > About Us > Utilizing a patient-centered, multidisciplinary, medical home approach, Indian Health Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers a full range of health and wellness services tailored to the Indian community. MISSION To empower the American Indian through exceptional healthcare! VISION We will be the recognized leader in redefining primary healthcare for the American Indian. VALUES Community : Creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Accountability : Being responsible and transparent in actions. Respect : Valuing and honoring individual dignity. Excellence : Striving for outstanding quality and continuous improvement. Stewardship : Overseeing and protecting resources ethically. HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION GOAL The long-term goal of IHCRC is to improve general health status and reduce the incidence and severity of chronic disease by engaging the Indian community in ongoing health promotion, and disease prevention and management programs.

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Run and walk club for Native American youth, families, and adults. PROGRAMS / Running Strong / > ... > Running Strong > IHCRC's Running Strong Program is a FREE running/walking club for American Indian youth and adults. Our goal is to increase fitness efforts and introduce our community to running as a lifetime sport. We are here to help you make your running/walking journey successful. Join our dedicated team where you'll compete in races and challenges, all while building friendships in a health-focused environment. The registration deadline for Fall/Winter season has passed. Please check back for 2026 Spring season dates. Races for the 2025 Fall/Winter season are: Komen Race for the Cure , September 27 Tulsa Run , October 25 Route 66 Marathon , November 22 & 23 Jingle Bell Run , December 6 To qualify for covered race fees, members are required to: Attend at least two in-person practices per month. Participate in a minimum of three races (must be races from list above). Submit monthly activity logs. Participants must complete the required forms: Running Strong Participation/Release of Liability Form Marketing Release for 2025 (Adult) Marketing Release for 2025 (Child) Participants are also required to submit a copy of their CDIB card, but are no longer required to submit a medical clearance. Submissions can be dropped off at the IHCRC 530 Fitness Center or faxed to 918-582-6405. Call the IHCRC 530 Fitness Center at 918-382-1280. DSC02025 DSC02122 17855626_10211389320440318_3134920799352389032_o DSC02025 1/6 Running Strong is sponsored by: Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation

Combine our computerized diagnostic machines with highly skilled and caring optometry staff and you can clearly see why IHCRC should be your optometry choice. SERVICES / Optometry / > ... > Optometry > Located at IHCRC 530 Did you know that we have computerized diagnostic machines to make certain we are protecting your eyes to the best of our ability? Combine that with highly skilled and caring optometry staff, and you can clearly see why IHCRC should be your choice. OPTOMETRY SERVICES Vision testing Eyeglass prescriptions Testing for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy Treatment of eye infections and other eye diseases HOURS Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Friday : 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Closed on the first Wednesday of each month. Optometry services are currently limited to children and youth, persons with diabetes, and individuals with eye diseases or infections.

Certified diabetes educators, dietitians, fitness specialists serving Native Americans in the greater Tulsa area. SERVICES / Health and Wellness / > ... > Health and Wellness > Located at IHCRC 530 & 550 Our Health and Wellness program is staffed with dietitians and certified diabetes care and education specialists (program accredited by ADCES). Our team is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to better health through personalized guidance and education to improve and maintain their overall well-being and lifestyle. Diabetes self-management education and support for individuals with diabetes Nutrition therapy/education to promote healthy eating and manage health conditions including: Diabetes Prediabetes Blood pressure Cholesterol Digestive issues Weight management For 27+ years, our Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) has been funded through a grant offered by Indian Health Service (IHS). Appointments are scheduled one-on-one and patients must have a referral from their IHCRC primary care physician to access services. NUTRITION EDUCATION Located at IHCRC 550 Need to eat healthy for your heart or to manage your diabetes? Trying to be healthy on a limited budget? Join one of many food education classes to help you better understand the foods you are eating and how to shape your diet to fit your needs. Join us in-person for one of our monthly cooking demonstrations ! FITNESS SERVICES Located at IHCRC 530 Our Fitness Center now features an expanded space with high-end equipment that rivals what is found in many professional gyms. Fitness Educators are available to provide personalize guidance and custom workout plans to help individuals meet their wellness goals. More information is available on our fitness page.

IHCRC provides annual internships that prepares individuals to work in underserved areas.  PROGRAMS / Internships / > ... > Internships > Indian Health Care Resource Center participates in a pre-doctoral internship program currently supported by a grant from the Health Resources Services Administration. As part of the Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program, IHCRC provides annual internships that prepares individuals to work in underserved areas. Must apply through APPIC, Match #152114 More Info

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Providing quality care to American Indians includes continuously improving our processes to better serve the community. ABOUT / CQI / > ... > CQI > CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDIES Expanding Pediatric Dental Care through Pediatricians Providing Topical Fluoride Treatments Increasing Access to Care with Additional Transportation Appointments Improving Antibiotic Stewardship in a Primary Care Setting Improving Patient Safety through Proper Sharps Disposal Increasing the Percentage of Patients with Signed Privacy Practices Forms Decreasing Open Behavioral Health Slots Reaching the GPRA Goal for Pediatric Influenza Vaccines Increasing Efficiency with Implementation of Buffer.com

The Native American Community Committee (NACC) is an active group of representatives from Native American Employee/Business Resource Groups in Tulsa. GET INVOLVED / NACC / > ... > NACC > The Native American Community Committee (NACC) is an ever-growing group of representatives from Native American Employee or Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Together, these individuals help build other Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or BRGs in corporations with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, they plan joint activities and projects while providing volunteers for various IHCRC events. We invite your corporation to join us quarterly for an in-person luncheon. Please contact our Development Team at development@ihcrc.org

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Forty years after inception, IHCRC is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of th American Indian community in the greater Tulsa area. ABOUT / History / > ... > History > 1976 IHCRC formed after a survey revealed medical needs of Tulsa’s Indians were not being met. IHCRC was initially organized under the umbrella of the Native American Coalition of Tulsa. Beginning with a staff of four employees, the first health care services for outreach and referral services were provided via a contract with the Indian Health Service (IHS). 1977 Direct health care was first offered. IHCRC moved from 31st and Sheridan to Eighth and Denver. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) supplemental food and nutrition program was added via contract with the Cherokee Nation. 1978 IHCRC was incorporated as an Oklahoma non-profit organization at the recommendation of the Health Committee of the Native American Coalition Board. archive image Early staff Cincinnati Building Cincinnati Building IHCRC Today archive image Early staff 1/14 1979 IHCRC moved to 915 S. Cincinnati. This two-story, 12,000 foot building was built in the 1930s as a medical clinic. 1980 Indian Family Services (Indian Child Welfare), “family break-up” prevention services, and mental health services were first offered. 1981 Dental care was added to the health care scope as was a Community Gardening program, emphasizing nutrition education and economic self-sufficiency. 1982 Computerization arrived and quality assurance programs were initiated. 1983 An adolescent component was added to Indian Family Services. Visual acuity screenings were offered for the first time. 1984 Early Childhood Development program was added to Indian Family Services. Diabetes education classes began and a volunteer program was established. Outpatient alcoholism counseling began. 1985 Mental health services became a full-time program. IHCRC developed a national model program for high-risk Indian adolescents. A substance abuse group began meeting on a weekly basis. 1986 Radiology equipment was installed to allow X-ray services on site. 1987 Optometry and hearing services were added. Fetal alcohol syndrome counseling and prevention services were added and the Indian Family Services program was expanded to include a Child Court Advocate. 1988 Behavioral Health Department added outpatient chemical dependency counseling, temporary child placement, and adolescent self-esteem programs. 1989 HIV counseling and community education program was added, and the adolescent self-esteem model was selected as a State model program. 1990 After operating for many years with only a dispensary for medications, IHCRC opened an in-house, state-licensed pharmacy. Mammography services became available. IHCRC received an Administration for Native American grant to promote economic development opportunities in the Indian community. 1991 The first Dance of the Two Moons was held. 1992 IHCRC Economic Development department established the American Indian Entertainment business venture, generating revenues for IHCRC and providing jobs for local American Indians. The first of two Tallasi Winter Art Festivals was held. 1995 In cooperation with national health program initiatives, IHCRC secured a number of grants to expand childhood immunization efforts, HIV education, women’s health services, and youth leadership programs. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority launched the new SoonerCare program. 1996 IHCRC joined Tulsa’s Community HealthNet Consortium as a founding member. 1997 IHCRC received a five-year grant from the IHS to prevent, reduce, or treat the family stressors that lead to child abuse, neglect, and family violence. A full-time case manager was added to the prenatal program in a partnership program supported by Healthy Start grant. 1998 Diabetes prevention program was expanded with the benefit of a national, multi-year grant from the IHS. Construction of a new facility commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony. 1999 IHCRC moved to its current location at Sixth and Peoria. The new facility accommodated all of IHCRC’s services under one roof in a wheelchair-accessible single-story structure. 2000 REACH physical education program began. 2001 Health Education and Wellness Department established. IHCRC celebrates its 25th anniversary. 2002 Achieved accreditation from Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). 2003 IHCRC began acquiring property to the west for future campus expansion. 2004 Pharmacy added a robotic automation dispensing system. Indian Youth Program was established. IHCRC was re-accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). 2005 “Heart Savers” cardiovascular disease risk reduction demonstration project began. IHCRC’s satellite office on Main Street was opened to accommodate overflow of services due to shortage of space in main clinic. 2006 Dental department upgraded to utilize electronic medical records and digital imaging systems. 2007 Completed Phase I (Part 1) of campus expansion with construction of Employee Parking lot to the west of the clinic. The first Annual Restoring Harmony Powwow was held. We were again re-accredited by AAAHC. 2008 Medical Department became “Reach Out and Read” partners to promote early childhood reading. Facility Expansion Team completed design for future building expansion. The first Annual Teddy Bear Clinic was held. 2009 Phase I (Part 2) Expansion of campus began with groundbreaking ceremony for major facility expansion and renovation project. Health Education and Wellness Department began “Tulsa Healthy Lifestyles” program. 2010 Converted diagnostic imaging equipment from film-based system to a fully digital X-ray and mammography system. Re-accredited by AAAHC. 2011 Completed expansion and renovation project, doubling the size of facility, and integrating all services back to the main campus. IHCRC began implementation of Electronic Health Records. 2012 “The Healer” sculpture was installed at the facility entrance. IHCRC launched the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. Pharmacy added a second robotic automation dispensing system. 2013 “Games Along the Way,” a sister sculpture piece to “The Healer,” was installed. Medicine Wheel Park was dedicated. Implemented the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care called Improving Patient Care Made Simple (IPCMS). Re-accredited by AAAHC and received our Medical Home Accreditation from AAAHC. 2014 Remodel of the Medical Services area to accommodate “pods” for a more efficient and effective use of our IPC care teams. 2015 Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Dance of the Two Moons. IHCRC purchased additional property adjacent to our current property to plan for future expansion. 2016 IHCRC celebrated 40 years of service for Tulsa's Native American community. Re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). 2018 IHCRC Dance of the Two Moons won the 2018 Tulsa People Readers' Choice Award for Best Nonprofit Event. 2019 Reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Winner of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma award. IHCRC Dance of the Two Moons won the Tulsa People Readers' Choice Award for Best Nonprofit Event. 2020 Winner of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma award. IHCRC celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Dance of the Two Moons. IHCRC added telehealth services. IHCRC Dance of the Two Moons won the Tulsa People Readers' Choice Award for Best Nonprofit Event. 2021 Received a multi-million dollar grant from the United Health Foundation to start a Geriatric program. Celebrated the 45th work anniversary of our CEO, Carmelita Skeeter. Expanded our Youth Programming. Launched the IHCRC App for easy access to information. 2022 Winner of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma award. IHCRC moved our annual Powwow location and had the largest attendance ever at over 1500 people. IHCRC won the Tulsa People Readers' Choice Awards for Best Non-Profit Event, Dance of the Two Moons, and the Best Wellness Programming. Reaccredited by AAAHC. 2024 Winner of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma award. 2025 Construction of our north building expansion is completed. Dental, Optometry, Fitness, and Pharmacy services relocated to IHCRC 530 and clinical services expanded to include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Standards for Excellence earned through the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. IHCRC Dance of the Two Moons wins the Tulsa People Readers' Choice Award for Best Nonprofit Event for a fifth time.