The Muscogee Nation Department of Health is proud to announce the opening of its newly expanded Emergency Department at the Muscogee Nation Medical Center, marking a significant step forward in delivering high-quality, efficient emergency care to the Okmulgee community.

The expansion increases the Emergency Department’s capacity from seven to 12 treatment rooms, addressing the growing demand for emergency services. This enhancement, along with the new physician coverage, is part of a strategic effort to reduce patient wait times and ensure that critical care is delivered more efficiently.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to investing in the Muscogee people and our surrounding communities,” Secretary of Health Shawn Terry said. “We’ve heard your feedback – we needed more space, and now we’ve made it happen. By increasing capacity and adding providers, we are enhancing the emergency care experience for our patients.”

The 13,000-square-foot Emergency Department now features a redesigned layout with a central nurses’ station, improving communication among medical staff and enhancing patient monitoring. The facility also includes dedicated spaces for isolation, decontamination, X-ray and CT imaging, ensuring comprehensive emergency care in one location.

“This new space allows us to streamline effective emergency care when every second counts,” Jimmie Jones, Director of Nursing, said. “With expanded capacity and an improved patient care design, our team can respond more efficiently to critical cases, leading to better outcomes for our patients and their families.”

MN Health remains committed to its strategic plan of enhancing healthcare access and improving quality of life by prioritizing both the patient and employee experience.

— About Muscogee Nation Department of Health Headquartered in Okmulgee, the Muscogee Nation is the fourth largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with more than 100,000 citizens. The Muscogee Nation Department of Health operates community hospitals. To ensure healthy generations of Native people, the Nation also operates Indian health clinics and provides dedicated services for citizens of federally recognized tribes.