The Osage Nation envisions a strong, culturally-sensitive healthcare system that will transform the health of the communities we serve and provide Native American families with healthcare they can rely on. All tribes are welcome.
Direct services are available to all eligible Native Americans and referred care is allowable to those residing within the Osage Nation Reservation, Kay, Grant, Noble, Payne and Garfield Counties.
The Wahzhazhe Health Center is dedicated to promoting a culture of continuous Quality and Performance Improvement. It is the goal of the Wahzhazhe Health Center to always provide optimal care and services to the patients we proudly serve.
💊 Celebrating American Pharmacists Month!Meet Elizabeth “Liz” Hovey, PharmDClinical Staff PharmacistThroughout October, Osage Nation Health System is recognizing the dedicated pharmacy professionals who play an essential role in keeping our patients and communities healthy.Today, we are proud to recognize Elizabeth “Liz” Hovey, whose commitment to patient care, military service, and advocacy reflects a lifelong dedication to helping others.Liz earned her Associate of Science degree from Oklahoma City Community College in 2006 and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2011. With nearly 16 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the patients she serves.Before joining WahZhaZhe Health Center in 2020, Liz spent 10 years as Pharmacy Manager at Walmart in Cleveland, Oklahoma. She continues to provide compassionate, knowledgeable medication care as a clinical staff pharmacist.🇺🇸 Service Beyond the PharmacyA United States Army veteran, Liz pursued a career in healthcare following her military service, driven by her desire to help others while building a future for her family.Outside of work, Liz lives in Bartlesville with her husband of 15 years and their two youngest children. Together, they have seven children. She is also a passionate advocate for autism awareness and access to appropriate medical services, inspired by her 11-year-old son, who is profoundly autistic.When she’s not caring for patients or advocating for her family, Liz enjoys traveling, spending quality time with loved ones, and embracing her love of all things Harry Potter!Thank you, Liz, for your service to our country, your dedication to our patients, and the compassion you bring to Osage Nation Health System!💙 Happy American Pharmacists Month!#AmericanPharmacistsMonth #OsageNationHealthSystem #WahZhaZheHealthCenter #PharmacyProfessionals #PatientCare #HealthcareHeroes
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October is American Pharmacists Month!Celebrating Carey Lewis, PharmD – Chief PharmacistIn recognition of American Pharmacists Month, Osage Nation Health System (ONHS) is proud to recognize Carey Lewis for his dedication to pharmacy services and his commitment to improving the health and well-being of Native American communities.Carey earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2010. His passion for pharmacy comes from a desire to make a meaningful difference in community health, particularly by addressing healthcare challenges facing Native American populations.He began his career with the Cherokee Nation as a Clinical Pharmacist before advancing to Chief Pharmacist at the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center in Stilwell, Oklahoma.Carey joined ONHS in April 2016 as a Clinical Pharmacist and was promoted to Chief Pharmacist in January 2020. His experience, leadership, and commitment to patient care continue to make him a valued member of our healthcare team.Outside of work, Carey lives in Bartlesville with his wife and two sons. He enjoys cheering on his sons at sporting events, gardening with his wife, traveling, collecting sports cards, spending time outdoors, and playing with the family's two dachshunds.Please join us in recognizing Carey Lewis and thanking him for his continued service, leadership, and dedication to the communities we serve!Stay tuned for more of our amazing Pharmacists! #AmericanPharmacistsMonth #OsageNationHealthSystem #Pharmacy #NativeHealth #HealthcareHeroes
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