The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, operators of Foxwoods Resort and Casino, said Monday it plans to build a 21,000-square-foot health center in partnership with Hartford HealthCare.
The project is intended to expand access to care for tribal citizens, as well as the broader southeastern Connecticut community.
The facility will feature two distinct but connected components. Tribal Health Services will exclusively serve members of federally recognized tribes, while an HHC clinic will be open to the general public.
The two operations are intended to function as a shared community resource, improving access to modern, patient-centered care, officials said.
Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said the center will blend modern medical services with cultural affirmation, while serving both tribal members and nearby residents.
HHC President and CEO Jeff Flaks said the collaboration is designed to improve access to care and address affordability and equity in health outcomes across the region.
The building’s design will be rooted in Mashantucket Pequot traditions. In addition to clinical space, the facility will include areas intended for community gatherings and support services.
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for the spring.
