Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe continues to monitor the existing COVID-19 pandemic within our community.

Click here for our COVID-19 Information Page.

Announcements

Back to School Physicals

Back to School Season is almost here!

Don't forget to talk with your Primary Care Provider about sports physicals before your kids head back to school!

Schedule an appointment today!

• Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300

• Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850

Title VI Reopens at AST Resource Center

We are pleased to announce that our Title VI Elder Nutrition Program will discontinue the Brendle Corner meal pick-up site and re-open for congregate meal service at the Little Axe Resource Center beginning Monday, May 6^th, 2024! Title VI provides a nutritious meal, free to members and $5 for non-members.

Dr. Obhrai Relocates to Shawnee Clinic - 5/13/24

Effective May 13th, 2024, Dr. Obhrai will relocate to our Shawnee Clinic location as a full-time Pediatric provider.

If you wish to continue seeing Dr. Obhrai as your pediatrician at our Shawnee Clinic, please call 405.878.5850 to schedule an appointment.

If you do not wish to continue pediatric services with Dr. Obhrai after her relocation, please call 405.447.0300 to schedule a Transfer of Care appointment with one of our other Little Axe Health Center Pediatricians.

Health News

Know Your SoonerCare Options!

Know Your Native Options!

Oklahoma’s State SoonerCare Medicaid program is moving to a new health plan program with managed care network plans called SoonerSelect starting February 2024. Know your options.

Holiday Self-Care Tips

Take some time to take care of yourself this holiday season!

See above for helpful ways to focus on self-care for your overall health and wellness!

FentAlert Challenge: Empowering Youth for Safer Choices

Today, SAMHSA issued a challenge to America’s youth: Help us raise awareness about fentanyl and reduce teen overdose deaths.

FentAlert: Empowering Youth for Safer Choices − SAMHSA Fentanyl Awareness Youth Challenge is an opportunity for youth, ages 14-18, to develop a community strategy to educate their peers about fentanyl and fake pills ― and prevent drug overdose deaths.

Events

Public Health Weekly - Lice Awareness/Tips

Public Health Weekly- Lice Awareness/Tips

Sept. 24, 2024 9AM-11AM — Little Axe and Shawnee Clinics

Join us to learn how to keep those little critters away!

Public Health Weekly - Sexual Health & HIV Awareness

Public Health Weekly – Sexual Health & HIV Awareness

Sept. 19, 2024 9AM-11AM — Little Axe and Shawnee Clinics

Learn more with us about sexual health and ways to prevent HIV!

Community CPR Classes for Elders (55+)

Learn how to save a life with us at our Community CPR Classes for Elders (55+)!

Sept. 11th - 1PM – 4PM — Conference Room A & B, Little Axe Health Center, Norman, OK
Sept. 25th - 1PM – 4PM — AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK

These classes will cover how to use an EPI pen, Narcan, Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AEDs, and choking.

Certifications will be handed out at NO COST at the end of the class.

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

My health is top priority. My needs are always meet. I feel I can express my feelings and be heard. I really appreciate it.

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Marijo

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

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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."

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Boyd S.

Dementia Bingo Event

Embark on a Journey of Knowledge: Seeking Hope for Dementia

The Dementia Services grants staff is pleased to announce that we will host a fantastic Bingo Event on Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the AST Multipurpose Building at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee!

RFP

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is announcing a Request for Proposal.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to seek a Construction Management At Risk Firm (“CMAR”) to provide Construction Management services for the development and construction of a new healthcare facility on behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Health System; a component unit of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (“the Tribe”).