CPNHS will host an Eyecare & Diabetes informative workshop on August 28 at 10 a.m. about how diabetes can affect a patient’s eyes, and what patients can do to prevent vision loss. Topics will include regular eye exams, early warning signs of diabetic retinopathy, and tips and tricks for keeping eyes healthy through blood sugar control. To register, contact Alexis at 405-214-5117.
CPN Health Services patients may soon notice a change with the launch of Epic’s MyChart, a new patient portal, on July 14. With MyChart, CPNHS patients who sign up will have a means to securely access and manage their personal health information online.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services will be offering primary care and other services for Tribal members on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 during the 2025 Family Reunion Festival.
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.
Dr. Stephanie Rice, pediatric optometrist at CPN Health Services’ west clinic, specializes in vision development and working with children from infancy through their teen years. From preventative care to managing screen time to wearing glasses, Dr. Rice offers tips for parents regarding eye health to help their children succeed in the classroom and beyond.
The director of the U.S. Indian Health Service visited the Citizen Potawatomi Nation headquarters on June 30, 2023. Roselyn Tso (Navajo Nation) and her administrative staff met with CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, Vice-Chairman Linda Capps, Self-Governance Director Kasie Nichols, CPNHS Medical Director Dr. Kassi Sexton and CPNHS staff.
During this episode, we’ll hear from a marathon runner who donated to a Tribal scholarship fund, celebrate 20 years of the Potawatomi Leadership Program, and look at one-way CPN is making an opioid overdose reversal tactic more available.
January is National Eye Care Month, and CPNHS patients’ overall health depends on high-quality eye care in a high-functioning facility. This article highlights CPNHS’s new state-of-the-art optometry clinic and important considerations for patients’ eye care and overall health.
George A. Vascellaro, D.O. – Chief Medical Officer for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services and board-certified Osteopath gives an update on CPNHS and the coronavirus pandemic in fall 2021.
CPN tribal member Christopher Jenks spent a month with CPN Health Services in spring 2021. The Bertrand family descendant wanted additional hands-on experience before beginning his medical degree program and selecting his specialty.