Diabetes Care Center

The Chickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center provides education and medical treatment for the prevention of diabetes and complications associated with diabetes. Medical services are by appointment and require a referral from a Chickasaw Nation Department of Health primary medical provider, same-day clinic provider or Indian Health Services provider. Patients may not self-refer.

The comprehensive aspect of the clinic is what sets it apart. An endocrinologist, nurse practitioner, dietitian, exercise consultant, medical family therapist, pharmacist and dental hygienist are all on staff to meet the patient’s needs. With early detection and treatment, diabetes and its complications can be prevented or delayed.

Eligibility

CDIB or tribal enrollment card
Active medical chart at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
Medical services are by appointment and require referral from a CNDH primary medical provider, same day clinic provider, or IHS provider; patients may not self-refer.
Inpatient medical management requires a physician order.
Home glucose monitoring equipment must be ordered by a medical provider.
Exercise and nutrition services require referral from a medical provider.
*All endocrinology and nephrology services are contract services and require Medisaw approval before and appointment can be made.
*Therapeutic shoes, custom-mold shoes, and orthotics are available only to patients who reside within the Chickasaw Nation Division of Health service area.

Other Information

The diabetes care center offers the following programs and services:

Medical Services:

Intensive and routine management of diabetes and pre-diabetes
Management of gestational diabetes
Insulin pump management
Inpatient diabetes consultation and management
*Endocrinologist management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders three days per week
*Pediatric endocrinology every 2 months
*Nephrology once a month

Diabetes Prevention Program:

One year prevention program
Group sessions
Personal lifestyle coach
Family-oriented approach
Incentive program
Targets those at risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Goal of 7 percent weight loss.
Goal of increasing physical activity.
Biometric Screening, Journaling, Physical Activity Journaling

Educational Services:

Individual and group basic diabetes education
Individual and group comprehensive diabetes education (bi-weekly)
Distribution and instruction of home glucose monitoring equipment
Insulin self-administration instruction
"Health Choices": one-stop program for annual diabetes education and annual exams (weekly)
Inpatient assessment and education

Nutrition Services:

Individual and/or family nutrition counseling
Weight loss consultation
Group activities on site and in the community
Fully equipped teaching demonstration kitchen
Breastfeeding counseling

Exercise Services:

Supervised exercise facility
Exercise evaluation and body assessment
Individualized exercise prescription

Foot clinic:

Direct phone number: (580) 421-4527
Fax: (580) 421-4574
Diabetic foot screening
Comprehensive diabetes foot exam
Basic foot care
Callous, wound and ulcer care
*Therapeutic shoes
*Custom molded shoes
*Orthotics

Retinal imaging lab:

Dilated retinal photos
Visual acuity evaluation
Glaucoma screening

Dental lab:

Services available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Routine dental screening by hygienist
Comprehensive dental cleaning
Pre-natal education for mothers and infants

Behavioral Health:

Screening for depression
Grief counseling
Alcohol and tobacco counseling

Diabetes Research:

TODAY study - Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth
Dr. Curt Harris, Endocrinologist - for youth ages 10-17.

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health offers a variety of programs and services at several convenient locations throughout our 13-county jurisdiction. The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) is located in Ada, Oklahoma and outlying clinics are located in Ardmore, Durant, Purcell and Tishomingo.

Service Area

Chickasaw Nation Residents

This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries

Contact Information

Phone:

(580) 421-4532

Fax:

(580) 421-4572

Toll-Free:

(800) 851-9136

Location

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
1921 Stonecipher Blvd.
Ada, Oklahoma 74820

(580) 436-3980