Oklahoma City – April 14, 2025— Today, a Native American-owned leading full-service CAP-accredited clinical laboratory, opened the doors to its new, larger facility on 9217 S. Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City.  Dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable laboratory tests, the move from a 5,000 square foot lab to a nearly 25,000 square foot space, marks a vital milestone in Tribal Diagnostics’ mission to enhance laboratory services for underserved and Native American communities.

“The new facility not only expands our diagnostic capabilities but also increases our staff capacity, allowing us to better serve the healthcare needs of our community. Our commitment to providing high-quality laboratory services is underscored by our partnerships with 28 tribal health systems and our support of 697 healthcare clinics and thousands of healthcare providers across the region,” said CEO Cory Littlepage, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.

Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony included opening remarks from Bailey Walker, Tribal’s Director of Tribal Relations and Chickasaw Nation citizen, who highlighted the lab’s partnerships with the Indian Health Service and rural and tribal clinics across the country. He also mentioned that Tribal’s focus is on patient healthcare outcomes, affordability and transparency. Tribal Diagnostics Regional Business Director, Scott Dennison, talked about the lab’s business development and client relationships in Oklahoma and Louisiana.

To an audience of over 60 supporters, insurance partners and tribal health leaders, a special guest delivered a special message. Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK-4th), an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, attended the grand opening and offered words of encouragement to Tribal’s staff to continue providing affordable access to laboratory and healthcare services for Oklahomans and Native Americans.

“Clinical lab tests are critical for early detection, diagnoses, monitoring, and treatment plans. Access to this lab testing is particularly necessary in tribal communities, as they have a life expectancy of 5.5 years less than the national average. Therefore, I am so glad to see Tribal Diagnostics opening this new laboratory in Oklahoma City, and I am honored to attend and speak at the ribbon cutting today,” said Congressman Cole, who is the first Oklahoman and Native American to chair the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee.

In his remarks, Tribal Diagnostics CEO, Cory Littlepage expressed profound gratitude to Congressman Cole for his commitment to protecting tribal sovereignty and supporting trust and treaty obligations while advocating for tribal self-governance. He also thanked the Tribal Diagnostics board of directors and staff, the Oklahoma-based designers and contractors and all insurance partners like, BCBS OK, United, Aetna, Humana, tribal representatives as well as his children and late wife.

“As you can see here today, this sign represents more than just a facility, it reflects our mission and proves that with the right people, the right partners and the right purpose, you can build something special that expands access, delivers excellence and does it without driving up the cost of healthcare. At Tribal Diagnostics, we truly believe that this is the future of healthcare, and we’re really proud to lead the way,” added CEO, Cory Littlepage.

Key highlights of Tribal Diagnostics achievements include:

• Offers over 1,000 laboratory tests to meet diverse diagnostic needs
• Operates a fleet of vehicles dedicated to timely sample pick-up across Texas and Oklahoma, ensuring efficient transport of patient samples for lab processing.
• Maintains CAP accreditation, demonstrating commitment to the highest compliance and quality standards in laboratory services.
• Employes a dedicated Compliance and Privacy Officer to upload regulatory compliance and protect patient information
• Current nationwide contracts with major healthcare providers including United Healthcre, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, 23 Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans, various Medicaid and Medicare plans and hundreds of regional plans

Attendees including Congressman Cole and representatives from the Southern Plains Indian Health Board and other tribal clinics, were able to tour the facility after the ribbon cutting.

“As we celebrate the opening of our new facility, we reaffirm our commitment to providing exceptional laboratory services to the communities we serve,” said CEO Littlepage. “This expansion allows us to enhance our capabilities and better support healthcare providers and patients, particularly in underserved areas and tribal communities.”

The new Tribal Diagnostics facility is now fully operational in its new location. Find more information about the lab and its services at www.tribaldiagnostics.com.

About Tribal Diagnostics

Founded in 2015, Tribal Diagnostics is a full-service CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers a wide range of laboratory tests to healthcare providers, with a special focus on serving underserved areas, particularly the Native American community. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the company is dedicated to ensuring that high-quality laboratory tests are affordable and accessible to all, supporting the detection and management of critical disease states such as diabetes, heart disease, infectious disease, and substance abuse. For more information, visit www.tribaldiagnostics.com.