PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICE
The Kanza Health Clinic is an ambulatory clinic that has been providing health care for Native Americans since its inception in March 1998.
Phone Number: (580) 362-1039
Our Services
Medical
Annual wellness visits, acute and chronic disease management, and many other services.
Women's Health
Culturally sensitive teaching about breast and cervical care, and accessible and appropriate services.
Dental Clinic
Prevention of dental disease begins at home with good oral hygiene and a nutritional diet.
Kanza Pharmacy
Provides service to Native Americans with an active chart at the Kanza Health Clinic
Nursing Services
Our staff prides themselves in providing excellent customer service and health care.
Diabetes Services
Effective evidence-based intervention plans using the Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices.
Wellness Center
Effective evidence-based intervention plans using the Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices.
Common Questions
Effective evidence-based intervention plans using the Indian Health Diabetes Best Practices.
Healthcare for Native Americans
The Kanza Health Clinic is an ambulatory clinic that has been providing health care for Native Americans since its inception in March 1998.
Who's Eligible
Our services extend to any member of a federally-recognized tribe by appointment only, and you must have a copy of your CDIB card.
What We Offer
The clinic offers services by a Physician, Physicians Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner. We also have a Diabetic and Dental Clinic, a Women’s Health Program, and an on-site pharmacy.
Appointment Times
Patients are seen Monday through Friday from 9:00 – 4:00. We reserve acute slots for same-day appointments. These appointments fill quickly, call at 8 a.m. on the day you need to come in.
All services provided by the Clinic are by appointment only. We do not take walk-ins.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To keep your chart active, you must have a primary care visit at the medical clinic at least once every three years. To use dental services, you must be an established patient at the medical clinic.
Meet Our Doctors
Kanza Clinic doctors and providers deliver compassionate, accessible primary care for tribal patients, including wellness visits, acute care, chronic disease management, women’s health, and coordinated specialty support.
Jerry Pritchett, MD, DC
Dr. Pritchett began in health care as a teen aide, later became a respiratory therapist, then a chiropractor and physician. He now serves as Kanza Health Clinic’s Medical Director, bringing extensive pain management experience and a deep commitment to patient care.
Kimberly Hovsepian, PA-C
Kimberly brings decades of healthcare experience, starting as a medical assistant and surgical scrub tech in 1994. A physician assistant since 1998, she joined Kanza Clinic in 2015 and is dedicated to patient care, travel, animals, and conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in Kanza Health Clinic. Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
If your question is not answered below please the clinic at (580) 362-1039
What information is needed to schedule a new patient appointment?
To become a patient with Kanza Health Clinic, you must have a valid state ID or driver’s license, social security card, insurance card if you have coverage, proof of residence, and Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card or proof of tribal descent. Minors need a birth certificate and may use the parent’s CDIB card until they are 18. You will need to provide documentation if there are custody restrictions, guardianship, or adoption.
Does Kanza Clinic Treat Emergencies?
We do not provide emergency care at Kanza Health Clinic. Patients needing emergency treatment must call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. You must notify Pawnee or WahZhaZhe within 72 hours of an emergency visit or hospital admission.
Does Kanza Clinic Provide Care After Hours?
Kanza Health Clinic is operated by appointment only. We do not currently offer after-hour care. Please go to the nearest Urgent Care clinic if you need nonemergent care after hours.
If I have a question for the nurse, when can I expect Kanza Clinic to return my call?
Our physicians and nurses are with patients throughout the day, so it is usually impossible for them to answer phone calls immediately. We will return your call as soon as possible. To help us get back to you quickly, leave us your full name, date of birth, the reason for the call, and current phone number.
What if I can't make my appointment and need to reschedule?
Please call our office at (580) 362-1039 to speak to one of our receptionists. We prefer that all cancellations be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time. This will allow us to give another patient the opportunity to be seen.
Kanza Clinic
3151 E River Rd
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-1039
Pawnee Indian Health Center
1201 Heritage Circle
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-2517
Osage Nation Health Center
WhaZhaZhe Health Center
715 Grandview Ave
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-9300
Better Health Care is Our Mission
Kanza Health Clinic is located within the Pawnee Service Unit, which encompasses Kay, Pawnee, Osage, Garfield, Grant, Noble, and Payne counties. When the clinic opened, it operated with five employees. Since then, it has grown to a staff of nearly 40 employees. We are operated under Indian Health regulations, policies, and are funded through the IHS compact.
Office Hours | Monday - Friday
Clinic | 8:00am to 5:00pm – Dental | 8:00am to 4:00pm – Pharmacy | 9:00am to 5:00pm
3151 E River Rd – Newkirk, OK 74647