Osage Nation Health Services Chief Medical Officer to Leave Position

Dr. Bighorse is committed to supporting leadership transition and Health Center Accreditation 

OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (February 3, 2022) - Dr. Amanda Bighorse has announced a departure from her position as the Osage Nation Health Services Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Bighorse is committed to supporting Wahzhazhe Health Center (WZZHC) staff during the leadership transition, as well as continuing to assist in the WZZHC accreditation process. 

“I took this position because I was excited to be a part of improving and building healthcare for Osages and Osage community members,” said Dr. Bighorse. “I found an incredible group of healthcare workers and staff deeply committed to their patients and community. I remain grateful to those individuals and encourage Osage Nation Congress to support all healthcare workers as they continue to push through after two years in a pandemic. We’ve accomplished so much and I hope our community can fully appreciate the extraordinary efforts of these people. Those are the stories that are truly newsworthy.” 

Dr. Bighorse will work alongside the Osage Nation Health Authority Board to set up a temporary leadership structure while the CMO position is being filled. The Wahzhazhe Health Center has made massive strides in the accreditation process. Dr. Bighorse will continue to assist with that process, which is expected to be finalized in April 2022. 

“We are grateful for the improvements and dedication Dr. Bighorse has put forth during her time at Osage Nation Health Services,” said Health Authority Board Chair Cindra Shangreau. “The Board appreciates her commitment to supporting us through the transition and will begin looking for a replacement as quickly as possible.” 

The Osage Nation Health Authority Board is the governing board responsible for consolidating and implementing the organizational structure of the Osage Nation Health & Wellness Division. It is organized to make decisions regarding the operations of all services and facilities of the Osage Nation Health & Wellness Division, and provide a framework for planning, direction, coordinating, delivering, and improving health services that are responsive to the community and patient needs and that improves patient care outcomes.

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