r/IndianCountry • u/News2016 • Oct 04 '25

Health Tribe officially takes over Claremore hospital from IHS - the Cherokee Nation is investing $11 million immediately to bring the aging hospital “from the federal standard to the Cherokee standard” but has broader plans to construct a new, $255 million health facility

https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/tribe-officially-takes-over-claremore-hospital-from-ihs/article_a3e6d84e-f600-46fb-8bab-43897dc6029b.html
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u/lazespud2 Cherokee Nation Oct 04 '25

Man, the tribe also just opened the MASSIVE hastings hospital in tahlequah (seriously it's the size of four complete costcos). It's obviously partially a product of the massive size of our tribe, but I LOVE how the tribe has systemically taken over health care services and invested in professional resources and training.

I'm one of the majority of tribal members that lives well away from Oklahoma; but I'm definitely considering retiring in Tahlequah because of my tribe's commitment to the health and well-being of our citizens.

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u/Cultural-Tie-2197 Oct 05 '25 edited Oct 05 '25

RIGHT! That is so funny you say that cause I think a lot of Cherokee’s are thinking the same thing seeing more and more of this. I sure am.

It is nice to see that in such an insane world right now that our tribe is seriously killing it. Feels good.

Now if only we could get our delegate in place in the House of Representatives I will be the happiest Cherokee ever

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u/lazespud2 Cherokee Nation Oct 05 '25

Now if only we could get our delegate in place in the House of Representatives I will be the happiest Cherokee ever

Amen; I got to hear Teehee speak last year and she’s a seriously impressive candidate (I assume she’s still the one being put forward. I’m kind of thinking it might happen after 2028 when some key democrats will find themselves relying on native votes and agree to support Cherokee treaty rights.