Today, members of the Newcastle City Council joined the Chickasaw Nation and community leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Chickasaw Nation Health Newcastle Medical Center. This historic project represents a major investment in Newcastle and our region. Once complete, the 160-acre, 2.5 million-square-foot medical campus will include 12 buildings, employ more than 5,500 people, and become one of the largest First American healthcare facilities in the United States. The Newcastle Medical Center will provide comprehensive healthcare services for Chickasaw citizens and other eligible Native American patients, bringing expanded access to specialists, advanced medical care, research, and education closer to home. Beyond its healthcare mission, this project will create thousands of jobs, generate new economic opportunities, and strengthen our local economy for decades to come. It is also a remarkable example of what can be accomplished through the partnership between the Chickasaw Nation and the federal government, working together to improve lives and invest in the future. The City of Newcastle is proud to welcome this transformational project and grateful for our strong partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. We look forward to the positive impact this investment will have on our community and the opportunities it will create for generations to come.

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