Announcements

No Title VI Breakfast – 3/28/24

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Title VI will not be able to set up at Brendle Corner in the morning for breakfast on 3/28/24. 

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

April Monthly Closure

Spring is Here!

All AST Health facilities will observe the following hours:

Wednesday, April 3rd – CLOSED from 12 PM-5 PM

Please note: Only LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will reopen after 5 PM

Visit asthealth.org or follow us on Facebook for closure information and updates!

March Monthly Closures

All AST Health facilities will observe the following hours on:

• Friday, March 29th – CLOSED for Good Friday

• Sunday, March 31st – CLOSED for Easter

Please note: PlusCare and LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will be open on Saturday, March 30th.

Visit asthealth.org or follow us on Facebook for closure information and updates!

Events

Pact Act: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event

We are excited to announce our PACT ACT: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event!

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 30th, 2024 10AM- 3PM

WHERE: AST Multi-Purpose Building (2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK)

 

We welcome everyone at this event to:

• Speak with representatives

• Get answers to VA Benefits & Claims questions

• File Your VA benefit claim

• Get same-day decisions (when sharing complete information)

100 Miles into Spring Challenge

Diabetes & Wellness is kicking off their 100 miles into Spring Challenge! 

We encourage everyone to sign up and challenge themselves towards achieving this goal.

By scanning the QR code above, you may sign-up individually or as a team. 

Track your miles and receive a prize!

 

Got Questions? Contact our Diabetes & Wellness team @ 405.701.7977!

Classes & Meetings

2024 Wellness Warriors Pre-Diabetes Program

Do you have Pre-Diabetes or are at risk for Pre-Diabetes?

Then Join our Wellness Warriors Program!

Starting January 2024, this program gives you:


Testimonials

I was very pleased with my visit. It was easy to get an appointment in a timely fashion as well as [get] a courtesy call to remind me of my appointment. Jackie was easy to talk to and explained things in a manner I could understand. Jackie also gave me a almost daily updates on my lab work.

Sidna

An overall positive experience! Beautiful facility housed with friendly professional faces and care!

Nancy

"[I] used the small clinic south of Hwy 9 in Little Axe. I am very impressed witht he growth and the continued excellent care I have received over the years. The doctors, nurses, lab, wellness and pharmacy have been better than most in the private sector."

Boyd S.

The purpose of the Diabetes and Wellness Education Department is to inform Native Americans on healthy lifestyle changes through education and awareness. Our primary goals are to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes and prevent complications from diabetes and to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.

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Ingredients
  • 1 -Pint of Strawberries
  • 1 -container of sugar free whipped cream
  • 1 -8 oz package of 1/3 fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 1/2 tsp - vanilla extract
  • 1 -package of sugar free cheesecake pudding
  • 1 -gallon zip lock bag
Directions:
  1. Fold together whipped cream and pudding until well blended.
  2. Add cream cheese and vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Place into freezer bag and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Please join us for a 6 week program that teaches you the basics of Diabetes and gives you the tools you need to help prevent or manage this disease:

Class Topics
  • What is Diabetes
  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Monitoring
  • Taking Medication
  • Problem Salving
  • Reducing Risks
  • Healthy Coping
 
Please Register for Classes
Dates and Time vary based on need
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Are you at risk for diabetes?  Take the ADA Diabetes Risk Test.


Brought to you by the AST Diabetes Education & Wellness Program.
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The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program has been working with the AST Tribal Youth Program in promoting physical activity to help prevent diabetes among tribal youth. AST Tribal Youth Program participants have really enjoyed the games that the Fitness program has provided. The goal of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program is to provide an outlet for exercise and physical activity through fun games and activities. The youth are learning about healthy ways to prevent diabetes through healthy physical activity. The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program would like to thank the AST Tribal Youth Program for allowing the Fitness staff to educate and provide activities for the youth to prevent diabetes.

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  • Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off or pick up!!
  • As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication. 
  • Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.
  • Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts. 
  • If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell phone number. 
  • The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy services to you: 
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AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs and the Caregiver Program & Injury Prevention Program Co-Host Elders in Two Educational Events

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Little Axe Absentee Shawnee Resource Center
Aerobic Dance- Monday & Wednesday 6:05 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
Cardio Kickboxing-Tuesday & Thursday 6:05 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
Circuit Training 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
As we all know it is a busy and competitive world out there, many people find it hard to find time for physical activities. We all know we need to exercise to be able to maintain good health. Aerobic Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, and Circuit Training at the Resource Center aim to replace traditional indoor exercise equipment with a full body workout that is less time consuming and fun!! Aerobic Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, and Circuit Training are effective total body workouts that last just 45 minutes.  These classes offer many benefits:
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Recipe brought to you by the AST Diabetes and Wellness Program.  Click to view the flyer


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Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off or pick up!! 
  • As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication. 
  • Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.
  • Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.
  • If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell phone number.
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