OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A ribbon cutting ceremony held on April 14 officially marked the opening of Tribal Diagnostic’s newest location in south Oklahoma City. The new facility is five times bigger than its old location, upgrading from 5,000 to 25,000 square feet. Tribal Diagnostics is a Native American-owned full service, College of American Pathologist-accredited clinical laboratory that offers affordable lab testing services to underserved Native American communities in Oklahoma and Texas.
The new Tribal Diagnostics facility will offer over 1,000 laboratory tests for patients and offer pick-up services that will transport patient samples for lab processing. Lab testing helps support the detection and management of critical diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and substance abuse.
Cory Littlepage is the Chief Executive officer of Tribal Diagnostics. He is also a Chickasaw Nation citizen. According to Littlepage, Tribal Diagnostics is a growing clinic that works closely with several other organizations and tribes.
“The new facility not only expands our diagnostic capabilities but also increases our staff capacity, allowing us to better serve the healthcare needs of our community. Our commitment to providing high-quality laboratory services is underscored by our partnerships with 28 tribal health systems and our support of 697 healthcare clinics and thousands of healthcare providers across the region.” Littlepage said.
The opening ceremony also saw remarks given by 4th District Representative Tom Cole, who is also a Chickasaw Nation citizen. Rep. Cole believes the new facility will benefit the community it resides in.
“Clinical lab tests are critical for early detection, diagnoses, monitoring, and treatment plans. Access to this lab testing is particularly necessary in tribal communities, as they have a life expectancy of 5.5 years less than the national average. Therefore, I am glad to see Tribal Diagnostics opening this new laboratory in Oklahoma City, and I am honored to attend and speak at the ribbon cutting today.” Rep. Cole said.
Tribal Diagnostic leaders are confident the new facility will lead the way in serving Indigenous communities that have historically been underserved in regards to healthcare access.
“As you can see here today, this sign represents more than just a facility, it reflects our mission and proves that with the right people, the right partners and right purpose, you can build something special that expands access, delivers excellence and does it without driving up the cost of healthcare,” Littlepage said. “At Tribal Diagnostics, we truly believe that this is the future of healthcare, and we’re really proud to lead the way.”
Tribal Diagnostics operates clinics in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and New Braunfels. To learn more about Tribal Diagnostics, visit www.tribaldiagnostics.com.
