Indian Health Services Recognizes Choctaw Nation Associates

DURANT, Okla. – Leaders and innovators across Native American tribes were recognized at the Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Services awards ceremony in Oklahoma City. Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) associates received several honors which were presented.

Service awards were given to those who have served Native Americans for 30 years or more. Alicia Noah, Connie Lakey, Doris Winlock, Gary Lawrence, Kevin Collins, LaQuetia Helm, and Lisa Russell were recognized for their service with CNHSA for the last three decades. Linda Bryant and Patsy Dukes have been with CNHSA for 35 years. Dennis King recognized for his 40 years of service at CNHSA.

The Oklahoma City Area Director’s IHS/Tribal/Urban Awards Committee took submissions from all the tribes across the area and recognized those who stood out among their peers. CNHSA had several standout associates receive awards:

• Charli Wallis, Christina Lorey, Erin Hander, James Haley, Karen Billy, Latrisha Dunlap, Laura Stumpf, Marcella Winklepleck, and Venita Lynn Williston: Peer Recognition Tribal Award for outstanding work in their respective fields.
• Chris Owens: Merit Tribal Award.
• Hannah Hodge: Exceptional Individual Performance, Non-Clinical Award.
• Clint Bullock: Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Chance Davis: Area Director’s Individual Area Impact Award.
• Choctaw Nation Rubin White Pharmacy Refill Center: Area Director’s Group Area Impact Award.
• Kaleb Kasitz: Area Director’s Individual Customer Service Award.
• Choctaw Nation Pharmacy, all locations: Area Director’s Group Customer Service Award.

Information is available on each awardee upon request.