Osage Nation Health System

05/17/2026

Join Osage Nation Health System Family Violence Prevention for a special Bone Necklace Community Event in honor of the June Inlonshka dances. Participants will have the opportunity to create a bone necklace while celebrating culture, tradition, and community connection.

📅 Date: May 27th
⏰ Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Location: 1201 E 11th St., Pawhuska, OK

Registration is required due to limited availability.
To register, please call 539.212.2411.

05/15/2026

A historic moment for healthcare access in the Osage Nation.

On May 19, 2026, the Osage Nation will officially break ground on a brand-new health clinic in Skiatook, expanding quality healthcare services for Native American patients across our reservation communities.

This new 50,000-square-foot facility represents growth, opportunity, and continued investment in the health and wellness of our people. We invite the community to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone together.

Read the full press release here: https://osagehealth.org/press-release-5-15-26-osage-nation-health-system-is-proud-to-announce-the-groundbreaking-of-a-new-healthcare-facility-in-skiatook-oklahoma/

05/14/2026

This National Nurses Month, we proudly recognize the compassionate professionals who care for our patients and communities every day. 💙

Through our “Meet the People Behind the Care” series, we are honored to spotlight:
• Sarah Slamans, BSN, RN – Purchased Referred Care, Case Manager
• Nicholas Foster, RN, BSN – Osage Nation Counseling Center, Primary Residential Treatment Center
• Bruce Bowles, MSN, RN, PHN – Public Health Nursing

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our community each and every day. You are very appreciated! Happy National Nurses Month! 🩺

05/13/2026

Congratulations Mr. Kirk Shaw!!!!

Congratulations! Kirk Shaw graduated from Oklahoma State University earning a Doctorate of Health Care Administration.

Kirk is the son of John and Pam Shaw; grandson of Jerry and Beth Shaw; great-grandson of Homer and Cora Bates Shaw and Virginia Primeaux; and great-great-grandson of Rose Kirk Pipestem. He is married to Eden Shaw and is the proud father of Lilly and Wilson Kirk Shaw. He is a member of the Tsi-Zho Wah-No^ Clan and comes from the Grayhorse District.

Kirk serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Osage Nation Health System, where he continues to support and advance health care services for his Osage people. He also serves on the Grayhorse Village Committee and as the Vice Chair of the Woodland JOM Parent Committee.

05/12/2026

This National Nurses Week, we proudly celebrate the compassionate nurses who make a difference in the lives of our patients and community every single day. 💙

Thank you to Shawna Washington, LPN, Stephanie Daniels, LPN, Penny Smith, LPN, and Kasandra Chism, LPN, for the care, kindness, strength, and dedication you bring to Osage Nation Health System. Your commitment to helping others, supporting healing, and creating meaningful connections reflects the heart of nursing.

We are grateful for all you do and honored to have you as part of the ONHS family. Happy last day of National Nurses Week!

05/12/2026

🦷✨ NEW Dental Clinic Walk-In Hours! ✨🦷
The Osage Nation Health System Dental Department is now offering limited walk-in appointments to better serve our community.
📅 Beginning Monday, March 2
🕗 Mondays & Wednesdays | 8:00 – 9:00 AM
✔️ First come, first served
✔️ Six (6) walk-in patients maximum
Patients exceeding availability will be:
• Scheduled for another appointment time, or
• Seen during the next available walk-in period
We’re committed to improving access to dental care and meeting your needs in a timely way. Please plan to arrive early, as space is limited.
📢 Coming in October: Walk-in appointments will be offered daily.
For questions, please contact the ONHS Dental Department, 918.287.9300.
Your smile matters to us! 😁🪥

05/12/2026

This National Nurses Week, we're proud to recognize the incredible nurses who care for our community with compassion, dedication, and heart every single day. ❤️
Thank you to Rachel Thiele, RN, Ashton Bowman, LPN, and Cara Baumli, LPN, for the lasting impact you make in the lives of our patients and families. Your kindness, knowledge, and commitment to serving others help make the Wahzhazhe Health Center a place of healing, comfort, and connection.
We are so grateful for all you do to care for our community. Happy National Nurses Week!
Stay tuned as we continue Meet the People (Nurses) Behind the Care for the rest of National Nurses Month!

05/11/2026

As part of National Nurses Week, we’re proud to highlight the people behind the care; the dedicated individuals helping move our health system forward.
Today, we recognize Katie Weigant, RN, Diabetes Program Coordinator, Crystal Long, LPN, and Julia Perrier, RN, at the Osage Nation Health System. Thank you for all you do, and you are seen. 💐❤️
Outstanding nurses such as these will continue to be highlighted throughout May. Stay tuned for more amazing caring team members to come!

05/11/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from Osage Nation Health System 🌸

Today, we honor the strength, love, and wisdom of mothers and mother figures in our community. Your care and dedication inspire us every day. Wishing you a day filled with joy, gratitude, and wellness.

05/08/2026

As part of National Nurses Week, we’re proud to highlight the people behind the care; the dedicated individuals helping move our health system forward.
Today, we recognize Marcy Barton, RN, Compliance & Risk Management Officer at the Osage Nation Health System. With years of experience and a passion for supporting and strengthening our nursing teams, Marcy plays an important role in advancing quality care for her own Osage community.
Join us as we celebrate the nurses who make a difference every day. 💙