Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby says the tribe's assets increased by more than $200 million dollars this fiscal year. Anoatubby delivered his annual State of the Chickasaw Nation address Saturday in Tishomingo, where he highlighted new health care facilities, programs, and services for Chickasaw citizens.
“We had more than 800,000 patient visits to the health system in the last year,” Anoatubby said. “Nearly 1.2 million prescriptions were filled.”
Anoatubby outlined the tribe's "Adventure Road" partnerships with local businesses to increase tourism along Interstate 35 through the state of Oklahoma
“Attracting travelers to businesses along this route will bring jobs and tourism dollars to these businesses and communities,” Anoatubby said.
He also offered details on a new convention center at the WinStar casino just north of the Texas border, and a footbridge to connect the Chickasaw National Recreation Area with the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulpher.
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