Choctaw Nation Partners with IHS to Bring New Clinic to Hugo

DURANT, Okla. — The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) and Indian Health Services (IHS) have entered into a joint venture partnership to build a new health clinic in Hugo. The clinic will be over 100,000 square feet and is targeted for completion in about three years.

In addition to services already provided in the current 50-year-old facility, the additional space will allow for more services to be provided to any Tribal member. Additional services will include pediatrics, enhanced radiology and therapy services, and other specialty providers.

“Partnering with IHS for this new clinic allows us to accelerate our strategic goals faster and better serve our patients,” said Todd Hallmark, executive officer of health services for CNHSA. “The current services will be expanded and with the new services, we’ll be able to see patients without referring them to other Choctaw Nation clinics or even other facilities in the area.”