OKMULGEE, Okla. – Patients checking in at the Muscogee Nation Medical Center will see new, expanded services. The Muscogee Nation Department of Health (MCNDOH) announced the opening of a new 13,000 square foot expansion to the emergency department in the tribe’s capitol in Okmulgee. Originally the department contained seven treatment rooms. Now it holds 12 to meet the “growing demand for emergency services.”
These enhancements include new rooms and new physician coverage as part of an effort to reduce patient wait times and ensure that critical care is delivered more efficiently. The new facility will feature a redesigned layout with a central nurses’ station, which will improve communication among medical staff and allow them to monitor patients more closely. Dedicated spaces for isolation, decontamination, X-Rays and CT imaging will be used by medical staff in the new facility as well.
According to MCN Acting Secretary of Health Shawn Terry, the expansion was a much-needed improvement.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to investing in the Muscogee people and our
surrounding communities,” Secretary Terry said. “We’ve heard your feedback – we needed more space, and now we’ve made it happen. By increasing capacity and adding providers, we are enhancing the emergency care experience for our patients.”
MCNDOH Director of Nursing Jimmie Jones believes the new facility will be beneficial for both patients and staff, particularly in situations that involve lifesaving measures.
“This new space allows us to streamline effective emergency care when every second counts,” Jones said. “With expanded capacity and an improved patient care design, our team can respond more efficiently to critical cases, leading to better outcomes for our patients and their families.”
MCNDOH operates several hospital locations across the Mvskoke Reservations that serve all citizens of federally-recognized tribes. To schedule an appointment, call the main line at 800-782-8291.
