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Choctaw Tribal Council Member for District 7, Joey Tom cuts the ribbon with OSU Medicine staff, Choctaw Nation staff, and members of the Antlers community.

New Same-Day Clinic Opens in Antlers to Serve Community Health Needs

Published April 29, 2025

ANTLERS, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) has announced a partnership with Oklahoma State University (OSU) Medicine to open the Antlers Community Health Clinic. The first of its kind in Oklahoma, the clinic will have a small staff onsite with providers overseeing patients virtually utilizing the latest in innovative technology.

Located at 506 N Hwy 271, Suite C, Antlers, Okla., the Antlers Community Health Clinic officially opens on April 30, 2025. The facility is open to everyone, including non-tribal community members, and is designed to meet the health care needs of residents requiring same-day care but don’t require the needs of an emergency room.
“We’re proud to bring this much-needed service to the Antlers area,” said Dr. Jason Hill, Chief Medical Officer of Choctaw Nation Health. “Our goal is to provide fast, compassionate care close to home, and to ease the burden on local emergency rooms.”

“This facility represents more than a building,” said Dr. Johnny Stephens, President, OSU Center for Health Sciences. “It represents access, equity and innovation. We are already planning a second one. It represents a health care gap we can address through advanced technology, innovative tools and deeply rooted partnerships. We’re expanding access to quality healthcare, it doesn’t matter what zip code you live in.”

The clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, offering walk-in services for conditions such as minor injuries, infections, flu symptoms, cuts, sprains, and more. Patients must be at least 2 years old to be seen.

Antlers Community Health Clinic accepts all major insurance plans. The clinic also integrates with Epic’s MyChart system, making it easy for patients to manage appointments, view test results, and communicate with the patient care team online.

Dr. Vu Ngo will be the overseeing physician for the clinic. A board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Dr. Ngo will be hands-on by mentoring the staff and collaborating on patient care. Dr. Ngo is currently practicing at the Choctaw Nation Dermatology Clinic in Talihina, Okla.