Cherokee Nation Expands Budget for New Claremore Health Center

The new four-story facility is set to replace the existing Claremore Indian Hospital.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Cherokee Nation has announced plans to build a new four-story Claremore Outpatient and Emergency Health Center, scheduled for completion in fall 2028. The new facility will replace the existing Claremore Indian Hospital.

Why it matters

This investment in a new, expanded healthcare facility demonstrates the Cherokee Nation's commitment to improving access to quality medical services for its community in Claremore, Oklahoma. The new center will provide more comprehensive outpatient and emergency care options.

The details

The new Claremore Outpatient and Emergency Health Center will be a four-story facility, replacing the current Claremore Indian Hospital. The expanded center is designed to offer a wider range of outpatient and emergency services to better meet the healthcare needs of the local Cherokee community.

  • The new health center is scheduled for completion in fall 2028.

The players

Cherokee Nation

A federally recognized Native American tribe based in Oklahoma.

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What’s next

The Cherokee Nation will continue planning and construction of the new Claremore Outpatient and Emergency Health Center, with an expected completion date in fall 2028.

The takeaway

This investment in a new, expanded healthcare facility demonstrates the Cherokee Nation's commitment to improving access to quality medical services for its community in Claremore, Oklahoma.