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

Resource Center Gym Reopening

AST Resource Center Gym Grand Re-Opening June 15th

New Business Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

M/W/F- Employees Only

T/R- Patients/Community Only

Please observe the new safety protocols posted on site. For details and appointments, call us at 405.364.7298 or 405.701.7977; email cwiens@astribe.com

Instructors Needed for "Culture is Prevention" Series

Do you or someone you know have an art or skill you would like to teach the community? Examples include sewing, beading, dancing, singing, storytelling, moccasin making, painting and everything in between!

Health News

New Medicaid Expansion

Under 65? Apply for SoonerCare With New Medicaid Expansion.

HHS Announces Marketplace Special Enrollment Period for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

2021 SEP provides access to health coverage during the pandemic

Three Ways to Avoid COVID-19 Scams

Start with your state or local health departments to find out how, when, and where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in your community. And to avoid a scam, know that:

Events

LAHC Blood Drive

Little Axe Health Center Blood Drive

When: Friday, July 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Little Axe Health Center Double Conference Room

Culture is Prevention Series | Week 9: Virtual Beaded Bracelet Class

The Native Connections & SASP Grants invites you to join a virtual beaded bracelet class led by Cheyenne Downey (Absentee Shawnee). This free and virtual bead class is open to all ages and will be on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM CST. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/1ZWkSVcr5gcAAbq27. For more information, please contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com or 405.701.7995.

Culture is Prevention Series Week 8

The Native Connections & SASP Grants invites you to join a virtual beaded earring class led by our Native Connections Grant Coordinator, Angela Gonzalez (Mvskoke (Creek) and Comanche). You will learn how to use the two needle flat stitch technique to make your own pair of beaded earrings! This free and virtual bead class is open to all ages and will be on Thursday, July 15th at 6:00 PM CST.

Classes & Meetings

Wellbriety Working Lunch Series

Online Art Tutorial with Theron Wahkinney

This Saturday, May 22nd at 3PM CST our Native Connections & SASP Grants will help facilitate an online event hosted by the Jacobson House Native Youth Art Show. Comanche and Kiowa artist, Theron Wahkinney, will be providing an introduction to acrylic painting and will discuss how to express yourself through art and tricks and tips for beginners.

Join us on the Jacobson House’s FB Live and Zoom:
Meeting ID: 859 2054 4706
Passcode: 664827

Native Connections Virtual Beaded Ornament Class

Native Connections is hosting a virtual class event on December 11, 2020 at 6 PM for our “Native Youth Beaded Ornament Class". The flyer has a QR code that can be scanned for the registration form, however, participants can register using the following link below as well. For additional information, please contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com or call 405.701.7995.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ePhGJ176rGfkAHcJ8

Testimonials

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Culture is Prevention Series | Week 9: Virtual Beaded Bracelet Class

Culture is Prevention Series Week 8

July Vaccine/Testing Dates

Culture is Prevention Series Week 7

The SASP & Native Connections Grants invites you to join Week 7: Working with Watercolors and Pastels of the Culture is Prevention Series led by artist, Amber DuBoise-Shepherd (Navajo, Sac & Fox, Prairie Band Potawatomi)! This virtual art class will be on Thursday, July 8th at 6:00 PM CST and open to all ages 24 & younger. Register for the art class using this link: https://forms.gle/nkkYEbFpEb8Sr9Qj9.

Shawnee Service Unit Health Fair/Vaccine Event

LAHC Blood Drive

Little Axe Health Center Blood Drive

When: Friday, July 23rd from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Little Axe Health Center Double Conference Room

How: To schedule an appointment, contact the Admin Desk at 405.447.0300 OR click the following link to register: https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/347934

Culture is Prevention Series Week 5 & 6

The SASP & Native Connections Grants invites you to join a TWO PART art session led by artist and educator at the Sovereign Community School, Theron Wahkinney (Comanche/Kiowa)! You will learn the fundamentals of drawing, good habits for artists, and how to find your own artistic expression. This virtual art session is open to ages 12-24 years old and will be on Thursday, June 24th and July 1st at 6:00 PM CST. Register for the art session using this link: https://forms.gle/5J4Tsuj5Echv3fHV6.