Cherokee Nation's Vinita Health Center Construction Reaches its Peak

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VINITA, OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation is celebrating the topping-out on the construction of the tribe’s newest health center. The tribe began construction last fall on a new health care facility in Vinita that is slated to be complete in the fall of 2012.

Unadiwisdi Health Center Under Construction

Cherokee Nation Unadiwisdi Health Center - its Cherokee name translates to "where they get well" - will be a 90,000 square-foot facility that will expand healthcare services throughout the northeastern part of the Cherokee Nation.

“This is an exciting time for Cherokees and all American Indians in this area as we watch further advancement of our healthcare system,”

said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker. "This new center will serve our people for many generations to come."

The health center will provide services such as dental, radiology, a wellness center, physical therapy, public health nursing, optometry and pharmacy.

posted November 1, 2011 6:50 am edt