The Absentee Shawnee Tribe continues to monitor and prepare for any potential cases of the coronavirus within the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. For more information click here.

We are proud to bring to the Native American community a new era of healthcare not only in the physical sense - with new buildings and facilities and technology - but in the philosophical sense as well. We are committed to setting in motion a new era of healthcare; one that will redefine the standards by which we have both received care and cared for ourselves.
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Announcements

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

Press Release

Friday, April 3, 2020
For Immediate Release

Mark Hinkle, Acting Press Officer
press.office@ssa.gov

News Release SOCIAL SECURITY

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

“I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration.

3.29.20 Press Release Title VI Meal disbursement effective March 30, 2020 moving forward until further notice.

29 March 2020

 

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

 

3.29.20 Press Release- Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

29 March 2020

 

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

 

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Events

Blood Drive at LAHC 3/6

Save a human and donate blood! 

Look for the Bloodmobile at LAHC! The blood drive will take place on Friday, March 6th from 1:30PM to 4:30PM. You can schedule an appointment or walk in to donate blood. For more info call 405.447.0300.

Free Youth Summer Program Diabetes Prevention Training

Native Youth Prevention Diabetes (NYPD) and the Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition (OIDC) along with AST Diabetes & Wellness, will be providing a training for Tribal youth summer programs to learn new diabetes prevention and wellness information you can present at your summer youth program.

College Fair hosted by Native Connections Grant

AST Health Native Connections Grant is hosting a College Fair on Friday, Feb. 21st at the Little Axe Health Center Conference Rooms from 9 AM to 5 PM. Come learn about higher education options and scholarships. This event is geared towards native middle and high school students. For more info contact Margo at 405.701.7995

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Classes & Meetings

Healthy Cooking Demo

Please join us for our March Healthy Cooking Demonstration Thursday, March 12th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Diabetes & Wellness demo kitchen. Free samples, recipe cards, & BINGO!

Menu: Stir Fry and Cauliflower Fried Rice

Questions? Contact the Diabetes & Wellness Program at 701-7977 or email at swarden@astribe.com

Youth Shawl Making Class

This event is open to all youth, ages 12 to 24 ONLY. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay and help your child. Our Native Connections Grant is hosting a shawl making class on Thursday, Feb. 13th beginning at 6 PM at the Little Axe Resource Center. To learn more and to reserve your spot, contact Margo at 405.701.7995

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Healthy Valentine's Day Cooking Demo

Love is in the air. Join us and learn how to prepare a healthy Valentine' Day meal & dessert for your loved one. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13th at 2PM in the LAHC Diabetes Kitchen. Nutrition Bingo will also be apart of the cooking demo. Free samples & recipes cards available. Call Diabetes & Wellness to reserve your spot! 405.701.7977

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Testimonials

Love this place

I love this place.  I think it is the best clinic I have been to.

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Shelly

The quality of care and compassion is above and beyond other health care facilities I have used in the past.

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Graciela F.

I love the fact that the wait times aren't that long. They seem to stay on schedule and its easy to get a same day appointment. Jackie the women's health provider is easy to talk to and very informative. Over all it's always a great experience and would recommend this clinic to anyone looking to change their doctor.

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Melissa

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

Press Release

Friday, April 3, 2020
For Immediate Release

Mark Hinkle, Acting Press Officer
press.office@ssa.gov

News Release SOCIAL SECURITY

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

“I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration.

3.29.20 Press Release Title VI Meal disbursement effective March 30, 2020 moving forward until further notice.

29 March 2020

 

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

 

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3.29.20 Press Release- Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

29 March 2020

 

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 30th moving forward until further notice.

 

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Temporary Change to Clinic Hours

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have made the following adjustments to our clinic hours.Thank you for your patience while we adjust to better serve you.

 

Little Axe Clinic (LAC)- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Little Axe Pharmacy- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm

Pluscare (PC)- Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm

Optometry- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Shawnee Clinic- Closed until further notice

Shawnee Pharmacy- Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

 

All patient visits are by appointment ONLY, please call ahead.

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3.21.20 Press Release Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020

21 March 2020

 

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020.

 

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Title VI meal program has made meal disbursement changes this week. In an effort to limit exposure to our elders while at the same time continuing to provide a very necessary service, we are implementing preventative measures. See the schedule below for elderly meals through the Title VI Program for the week of March 23-27th:

 

For homebound elders receive:

ASTHS Press Release COVID-19 response actions (3.19.20)

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

 

Subject: Corona Virus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Actions by AST Health System

 

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April Cooking Demo is CANCELLED

Due to the safety precautions we are taking, we are sad to announce we are cancelling the April Cooking Demonstration on April 9th. We will keep you updated about a May Cooking Demonstration. Please stay safe and wash your hands! Sincerely, the Diabetes and Wellness Team

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Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

Please read complete important information at the links below:

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ASTHS Press Release regarding COVID-19 (3.14.20)

13 March 2020


AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE:

Subject:Corona Virus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Actions by AST Health System

 

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System’s Executive Team has activated the Health System’s Emergency Operations Center (EoC) within the tribal health system with assistance of the AST Emergency Manager.

COVID-19 Check Your Health and Record Everyday Guide

This booklet of important health information is for home use purposes. There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 occurring worldwide. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person. Click here  for a complete guide of steps to take in monitoring your health at home and see important contact information in the back of the booklet.

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