PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 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:
Abscess
Aches & Pains
Allergic Reactions
Allergies
Asthma
Backache
Bacterial Infections
Bronchitis
Burns
Colds
Cuts and Minor
Lacerations

Dehydration
Diarrhea
Ear Infections
Eye Infections
Falls
Gastrointestinal
Ailments
Influenza (Flu)
Insect/bee stings
Laryngitis
Medication Side
Effects

Pneumonia
Rashes
Sinus Infections
Splinters
Sprains and Strains
Stomach Aches
Strep/Sore Throat
Urinary 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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