PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2013
MCN Department of Health Hosts Open House for Express Care
Clinic
OKMULGEE On Monday, April 1, 2013 at 2pm, the Muscogee (Creek)
Nation Department of Health will host a grand opening for the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Express Care Clinic.
The Okmulgee Indian Health Center is expanding to include the
renovated Bauman Clinic as the new Express Care Clinic located at
1214 South Belmont, Okmulgee, OK. The Express Care Clinic serves
all natives as a walk-in facility. The Express Care Clinic is
staffed by an experienced, Nurse Practitioner, and provides
convenience to patients of all ages who are not able to be seen by
their scheduled provider. The Okmulgee Indian Health Center
continues to offer basic lab, pharmacy, and radiology for the
Express Care Clinic.
Express Care Clinic is available to treat acute illness and
minor injuries such as:
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AbscessAches & PainsAllergic
ReactionsAllergiesAsthmaBackacheBacterial
InfectionsBronchitisBurnsColdsCuts and Minor
LacerationsDehydrationDiarrheaEar InfectionsEye
InfectionsFallsGastrointestinal AilmentsInfluenza (Flu)Insect/bee
stingsLaryngitisMedication Side EffectsPneumoniaRashesSinus
InfectionsSplintersSprains and StrainsStomach AchesStrep/Sore
ThroatUrinary Tract Infections
Express Care Clinic does not provide check-ups, routine
immunizations or routine care of chronic disorders such as
cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, all physicals, refills for
pain medication or regular medications, behavioral health
medications, or papers for the physician to complete. An
appointment with a provider will be scheduled for any chronic
conditions presented at the Express Care Clinic. A triage nurse is
available to assist with determination of acute versus chronic
conditions and making future appointments with scheduled providers
for chronic conditions.
Express Care Clinic will begin seeing patients on April 1, 2013.
Express Care Clinic is open five days a week, Monday through
Friday. Medical treatment will be provided between the hours of
8:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 4:30 pm.
A Benefits Coordinator is on staff at the Express Care Clinic to
assist with resources as needed.
It is important to know that Express Care Clinic is not an
emergency room. If there is a true emergency, please call 911, and
go to emergency room. Express Care Clinic is designed to close the
gap between primary care and emergency care by offering prompt,
unscheduled treatment for non-life-threatening illness and
injuries.
To make an appointment with a scheduled provider, please call
918-591-5700.
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