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flag The Cherokee Nation takes over Claremore Indian Hospital from the federal government on October 1, 2025, marking a major step in tribal self-determination.

flag The Cherokee Nation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services transferred operations of the Claremore Indian Hospital from the Indian Health Service to the tribe, effective October 1, 2025. flag The move, formalized by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a meeting in Martha’s Vineyard, marks a major step in tribal self-determination. flag The Claremore Service Unit, the last federally operated IHS facility on the reservation, will be integrated into the Cherokee Nation’s health system serving over 2.6 million patients annually. flag The tribe pledged $11 million in immediate upgrades and $244 million for a new health campus opening in 2027, featuring an emergency department, wellness center, and expanded outpatient services. flag Inpatient care will initially be managed through existing facilities and partnerships, with future expansion planned. flag The transition supports culturally appropriate care and tribal leadership in health decisions.

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