Several elders, health leaders, Wright City leaders and children from the Choctaw Nation Head Start – Wright City stand with Chief, Assistant Chief and Tribal Council as the dirt is turned ceremonially.
CNO breaks ground on new Wellness Center
Published November 1, 2022WRIGHT CITY, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Wellness Center in Wright City, Okla. The 10,000-square-foot facility will include cardio equipment, free weights, a half-court basketball gym and a multipurpose classroom. A walking track will be outside the facility.
“We as Choctaw people stand on the shoulders of our ancestors,” says Thomas Williston, Tribal Council Member and Speaker. “It’s nice to see our elders and our children both celebrating this new facility.”
“Being able to offer these services to the Wright City community is progress towards our mission to bring health and wellness to all the Choctaw Nation Tribal Members,” says Chase Henson, Wellness Director.
Wellness Center membership is available to Choctaw tribal members, Choctaw Nation associates/employees, CDIB cardholders of a federally recognized tribe, and their spouses and dependents up to age 26. Military and their spouses and dependents up to age 26 are also eligible.
The new Wellness Center will be the 14th for Choctaw Nation and is anticipated to open in April 2023. For more information on Choctaw Nation Wellness Centers and eligibility, visit the Wellness Center’s website.