GRAND OPENING
JUNE 2025
The Picotte Center will bring new life to Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte’s historic 1913 hospital, honoring her legacy by creating a space where healing, learning, and community come together. This transformation will ensure her vision continues to inspire future generations.

Restoring a Legacy, Inspiring a Community
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte
Healer, Trailblazer, Warrior.
One woman was all these things and more to her Omaha Tribe and to the Walthill, NE community.
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was a trailblazer, becoming the first Native American woman in the United States to earn a medical degree.
Born in 1865 on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska, she dedicated her life to providing medical care and advocating for public health among the Omaha Tribe and surrounding communities.
Her legacy continues to inspire and guide our mission at the Picotte Center.
At the Heart of the Picotte Center
HEALTH
& WELLNESS
Our commitment to holistic health continues Dr. Susan’s mission of healing. The Picotte Center will include:
Medical Clinic
Providing accessible healthcare services.
Social Services & Counseling
Offering support for mental health and well-being.
EDUCATION &
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Fostering growth and learning for future generations with:
Youth & Educational Programs
Enriching activities and resources for young people.
Reading Room
A quiet space to inspire literacy and learning.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
& ARTS
Honoring the past and celebrating Native heritage through:
Memorial Museum
Preserving the story of Dr. Susan and the hospital’s legacy.
Art & Artifact Exhibit
Showcasing the creativity and history of the Omaha Tribe.
Native American Cultural Space
A venue for tribal celebrations and traditions.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
& DEVELOPMENT
Building a stronger, more connected community with:
Community Gardens
Promoting sustainability and local food production.
Entrepreneurial & Technology Center
Empowering individuals with resources and opportunities for economic development.
SUPPORT THE PICOTTE CENTER AND BE A PART OF CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF OUR SHARED COMMUNITY.
Follow Our Journey
A Video of Our Story
Discover more about the inspiring journey and noteworthy achievements of Dr. Susan.

LEARN ABOUT THE RICH HISTORY OF DR. SUSAN FROM RESOURCES WHO HAVE SHARED HER STORY.
We who are educated have to be pioneers of Indian civilization. The white people have reached a high standard of civilization, but how many years has it taken them? We are only beginning: so do not try to put us down, but help us to climb higher. Give us a chance.
— Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte —