Oyate Health Center (OHC) is a tribally owned and operated walk-in primary care clinic located in Rapid City, South Dakota. We are proudly managed by Great Plains Tribal Health on behalf of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and Rosebud Sioux Tribe—because our relatives deserve healthcare that reflects our values, our strengths, and our sovereignty.
OHC exists because tribal nations and community members pushed for something better: high-quality healthcare that is culturally respectful and accountable to the people it serves. We’re here to deliver healthcare rooted in community, shaped by tribal leadership, and built for real life – today, tomorrow, and for generations.
Who We Serve
Oyate Health Center provides health and wellness services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Anyone who is eligible for services through the Indian Health Service (IHS) may receive care at OHC. Because we are located in Rapid City, our primary service area includes the Black Hills and Badlands region of western South Dakota
Our Approach to Care
We’re building a model that puts relationships, access, and whole-person care at the center – because health is more than a clinic visit.
Our Care is Grounded In:
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Tribal ownership and local decision-making
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Team-based care that surrounds patients with support
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Culturally respectful, compassionate care
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Same-day access and walk-in options
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A commitment to improving services based on community priorities
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Expanding services in areas important to our community such as improved access to appointments and behavioral health support
Our Mission
To improve the wellness of our people by providing quality healthcare, public health services, advocacy, and support in partnership with the tribal nations of the Great Plains.
Our Vision
All tribal nations, communities, and citizens achieve optimal wellness through traditional cultural values and innovative, holistic healing practices strengthened by tribal sovereignty.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values (Summary Block)
Mission:
To improve the wellness of our people by providing quality healthcare, public health services, advocacy, and support in partnership with the tribal nations of the Great Plains.
Vision
All tribal nations, communities, and citizens achieve optimal wellness through traditional cultural values and innovative, holistic healing practices strengthened by tribal sovereignty.
Values We Practice
Prayer • Respect • Generosity • Truth • Fortitude • Compassion • Humility
Looking Ahead:
Oyate Health Center is more than a healthcare facility—it is an expression of sovereignty and a promise to our relatives: we can lead our own healthcare systems, and we will keep raising the standard.
