Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Partners with Hartford HealthCare to Build New Health Center

Mashantucket, Conn. — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) today
announced plans to build a new 21,000-square-foot health center in partnership with Hartford Healthcare (HHC).

The facility will expand access to modern, patient-centered care for both Tribal members and the greater community, while reflecting the values, history, and culture of the Mashantucket Pequot people. The facility will include two distinct but connected spaces: Tribal Health Services (THS), which will exclusively serve members of federally recognized Tribes, and a Hartford Healthcare clinic that will be open to the public. Together, the two sides will create a
shared resource that strengthens the community’s access to care.

“This project is about more than bricks and mortar; it is about reclaiming our health
future,” said Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal
Nation. “We are proud to create a space that combines modern medical care with cultural affirmation, one that serves not only Tribal citizens, but our neighbors
throughout Southeastern Connecticut. True wellness comes when the entire community has access to the care and support they need.”

“We are creating an innovative model of care that honors Tribal heritage and delivers world-class services close to home. This collaboration will expand access to exceptional, culturally affirming care in southeastern Connecticut and, ultimately, improve health outcomes for communities across our state,” said Jeff Flaks, President and CEO of Hartford HealthCare. “We are deeply grateful to partner with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. This is an extraordinary privilege and a meaningful opportunity to work together to make health care more accessible, more affordable, and more equitable for everyone.”

The design, rooted in Tribal traditions, incorporates natural landscaping with native plantings, water elements, and symbolic references such as the Whale’s Tail and Turtle Island. In addition to clinical care, the new facility will provide welcoming spaces for community gatherings and support.

“This health facility reflects the vision, land, and investment of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation,” said Tribal Councilor Michele Scott, a member of Hartford
Healthcare’s East Region Board of Directors. “We are honored to partner with an
outstanding health system, and this center represents a new model of care, one that
blends Western medicine with Tribal traditions, and sets an example that can be
replicated across Indian Country. It demonstrates what is possible when Tribal
sovereignty and healthcare innovation come together.”

The culturally affirming facility positions the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation at the forefront of Tribal-led innovative health care, while providing Hartford Healthcare an opportunity to further serve the health needs of patients in New London County.

A groundbreaking event is planned for the spring. Details on the date and additional
updates will be shared at upcoming Tribal meetings and information sessions.

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About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America’s greatest come-back stories, featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resorts in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises, including Connecticut’s premier luxury golf experience, Lake of the Isles, and the decadent Spa at Norwich Inn. The Tribe’s health and wellness company, Pequot Health Care, is an industry leader in tribal and commercial health plan management and pharmaceutical
services. As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted millions of visitors and provided billions in slot revenue
payments to the State. The Tribe has also contributed millions in donations and
sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States. Dedicated to our future generations inheriting clean, beautiful land, a safe community, and a strong economy, we remain committed to promoting spirituality, strong family
values, education, social stability, economic independence, and the well-being of our Tribal Members, employees, and guests in a healthy and supportive environment. Our ultimate goal is to protect and advance our sovereign rights in order to build and preserve a cultural, social and economic foundation that can never be undermined or destroyed.

To learn more about the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, please visit us at www.mptnnsn.gov.

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