CPN Health Services plan to expand to several locations with new clinics near Tribal headquarters. The expansion includes a Behavioral Health clinic and two Dental clinics.
Kasie Nichols, Self-Governance director, said Tribal members will have the opportunity to receive care through these clinics.
“It is important for Tribal members to have access to wonderful and expanding services their own Tribe has to offer,” Nichols said. “Currently, Behavioral Health services have relocated to an expanded facility. In addition, two new dental clinics are currently in the planning stages and are projected to open in the fall of 2026.”
The expansion of CPNHS is possible due to the Tribe’s ability to receive funding from Indian Health Services. The new Behavioral Health clinic was possible through a 2021 IHS Small Ambulatory Program award of $2 million dollars. The new location will be at 1938 Dr. Leon Combs in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and is set to open mid-June. The dental clinics are funded by two additional Small Ambulatory awards from IHS in 2023. One location will be in Choctaw and the other near the current west health complex just off Interstate-40.
Once established with CPNHS, patients may access all available services, such as primary care, dental and behavioral health.
Establishing care with CPNHS
As the Tribe expands its health services in the surrounding area, Tribal members may access these services if they are a current patient.
“Some of our IHS and other federal funding formulas are tied to CPN tribal members and other Native American patients we serve who reside in Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties,” Nichols said.
However, if Tribal members reside outside of these counties, CPNHS encourages them to establish care.
CPNHS is a comprehensive outpatient health care system offering Tribal members of all ages access to primary care, optometric, imaging, dental, physical therapy and pharmacy services, among many others.
To receive access to CPNHS, patients may establish care by registering at CPN East, West or the Specialty/Imaging clinic near Shawnee. Adults should provide their CDIB or CPN Tribal ID, Social Security card, driver’s license or state ID, and health insurance card. For Tribal members who are minors, the parent or guardian should bring the child’s CDIB or CPN Tribal ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, immunization records and health insurance card.
Lauren Bristow, Clinic Operations director, said CPN will expedite the registration and scheduling process so patients may be seen by a health care provider.
“There are multiple options available to assist patients in establishing care with CPN Health Services,” Bristow said. “New this year is an electronic fillable form located on the Nation’s Mezodan platform. When completed, the form is sent securely to our team, who will then contact the patient directly to schedule.”
CPNHS hopes to continue to offer efficient methods as they expand.
“Quality and efficiency of care are always at the forefront of our operations,” she added. “As a result of recent growth and in effort to expand service availability, three new clinics are on the horizon. We look forward to welcoming patients in our new locations soon.”
For more information about CPNHS and establishing care, visit potawatomi.org/services/health.