Cherokee Nation Holds 'Topping Out' Ceremony For Its Newest Health Center

Cherokee Nation celebrated the topping out of its new health center under construction in Ochelata Tuesday.

“Cherokee citizens in this area of our jurisdiction are one step closer to accessible, quality health care,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker. “I’m proud we are making a significant investment in health care that will positively impact the lives of our people for generations.”

The 28,000-square-foot Washington County health center will replace the existing 5,000-square-foot the tribe’s health center in downtown Bartlesville.

Cherokee Nation officials say the cost of the Ochelata project is $9 million. The new health center is one of four health centers under construction by Cherokee Nation businesses, funded primarily through casino profits.