OSU Center for Health Sciences President Johnny Stephens joined Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton and other representatives of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority and OSU Virtual Care at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Antlers Community Health Clinic. This clinic will operate with a limited onsite staff, while health care providers remotely manage patient care through innovative virtual technology. — OSU Center for Health Sciences President Johnny Stephens joined Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton and other representatives of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority and OSU Virtual Care at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Antlers Community Health Clinic. This clinic will operate with a limited onsite staff, while health care providers remotely manage patient care through innovative virtual technology.

OSU Medicine, Choctaw Nation launch innovative virtual care clinic in Antlers

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Oklahoma State University Medicine and The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority have joined forces to establish the Antlers Community Health Clinic, a first-of-its-kind in Oklahoma. This clinic will operate with a limited on-site staff, while health care providers remotely manage patient care through innovative virtual technology.

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 29, the Antlers Community Health Clinic officially opened on April 30. The facility is open to everyone, including non-tribal community members, and is designed to meet the health care needs of residents who require same-day care but don’t require the emergency room's services. It is located at 506 N Hwy 271, Suite C, in Antlers, Oklahoma.

“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. It represents access, equity and innovation. It represents a health care gap that we can address through advanced technology, innovative tools and deeply rooted partnerships."

— Dr. Johnny Stephens, president of OSU Center for Health Sciences

The clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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.

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

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 online with the patient care team.

Dr. Vu Ngo will be the clinic's overseeing physician. A board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for the Choctaw Nation, Dr. Ngo will be hands-on by mentoring the staff and collaborating on patient care.