Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Announcements

2020 Marketplace Open Enrollment

For more information about open enrollment, plan changes or renewal, you may contact Patient Benefit Advocates at 405.447.0300 or 405.878.5850

AST General Council 10/19

In accordance with the Executive Committee, AST General Council is set for Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10am at the AST Health Multipurpose Building in Shawnee, OK. For more info call 405.275.4030

Little Axe Health Center Closed Thursday, 9/5/19

SPECIAL CLOSURE NOTICE FOR LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER for Thursday, Sept. 5th:

Due to a water issue, Little Axe Health Center will be closed(9/5). We are currently working on calling to reschedule all patient appointments at Little Axe during those times of closure.

Shawnee Clinic and PlusCare Clinic will be open for normal operations.

UPDATE: The Little Axe Pharmacy will be OPEN for prescription pick ups only. They can be reached at 405.292.9530.

Health News

The Oklahoman Newspaper Article on OK Native Impact

Tribes' impact on state nearly $13B in 2017, officials say. Click on link below.

https://oklahoman.com/gallery/6040476/oklahoma-native-impact-study

One of the largest and most impactful contributions by 38 federally recognized tribes has been in health care. Oklahoma tribes make millions in payments to Oklahoma health care entities every year when a tribal citizen is referred to private health care providers. In addition, many tribes own and operate hospitals and health centers across the state that serve both Native Americans and non-Native American community members.

National Children's Dental Health Month

We would like to encourage all Native children and Non-Native SoonerCare children to schedule an appointment at our clinic during the month of February.

Events

2019 Zombie Run 5K

Run for your life in the Zombie 5k!! This event is a community favorite and we are excited to team up with Little Axe Schools! This event includes 5K, 1-mile Fun Walk, Trunk or Treat, Food Trucks, and more!! For more info about this exciting and highly anticipated event, contact Buster Bread 405.364.7298 or Kasey Dean 405.701.7993

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event 10/21

Join us as we spend an evening of step by step painting and discuss the importance of breast health and cancer awareness for both men and women. This session will take place at the AST Health Multipurpose Building in Shawnee. Participants MUST pre-register. Limited to 50 participants. For more info call Public Health at 405.701.7190 or 405.701.7600

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event 10/14

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spend an evening painting and learn about the importance of breast health and cancer awareness for both women and men. Participants must pre-register to attend. Session is limited to 50 participants. This event will take place on Monday, October 14th from 6pm to 9pm at the Resource Center in Little Axe. For more info call Deidre at 405.701.7190 or Stephanie at 405.701.7600.

This event is sponsored by AST Health Carergiver Grant

Classes & Meetings

FREE Healthy October Cooking Demo

Please join us for our October Healthy cooking demo on Thursday, October 17th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Diabetes & Wellness demo kitchen at the Little Axe Clinic. This monthly event is open to everyone – patients, employees and community members alike! So, please share with your patients and community members – more the merrier. Don’t miss out! Due to limited space please RSVP to the Diabetes & Wellness Program at 701-7977 or email at swarden@astribe.com

ASIST Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The ASIST training is a two-day workshop for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. This event will take place on October 11th and 12th from 8:30am to 4pm at the AST Health Multipurpose Building in Shawnee. Only 30 spots available! You may enroll by contacting Jenifer Sloan at 405.878.4716 or jsloan@astribe.com.

Dream Catcher Class

Our MyDNA Program will be hosting a Dream Catcher Making Class. This event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18th at the AST Multipurpose Building in Shawnee. For more info, please contact Kasey Dean at 405.701.7993

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.

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Sidna

"[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.

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.

Dream Catcher Class

Youth Prevention Fair

The AST Behavioral Health Grants present the 2nd annual Youth Prevention Fair. Join us for a day of health and wellness! Educating our youth and families of community resources and prevention aids. This event is open to the public! Free activities, food and prizes! For more info, please contact Margo Wahpekeche 405.701.7995

September Fitness Calendar

Get in shape with AST Diabetes Fitness Staff! Check out the September calendar for the next fitness class at the Resource Center. Sessions are also available every Wednesday and Thursday at the Little Axe Health Center. For more info please contact 405.364.7298

Diabetes & Wellness September Cooking Demo

Join us on Thursday, Sept.12th at 2 PM in the Little Ax Health Center Diabetes Demo Kitchen. Its a free event, always with samples and recipe cards! For more info please contact Diabetes & Wellness at 405.701.7977

MSPI & Native Connections Youth Hand Games

The AST Behavioral Health M.S.P.I and Native Connections Grants will be co-hosting youth hand games on Tuesday, September 17th at the Little Axe Resource Center from 6 PM to 8 PM. For more info please contact Jenifer Sloan 405.878.4716 or Ann Passarella 405.701.7987

Notice: NEW Shawnee Clinic PHARMACY Hours

Effective 8/16/2019

Shawnee Clinic Pharmacy has new hours to better serve you.

Clinic Lobby is open from 8 AM to 7:30 PM Monday thru Friday and 9 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday

Drive Thru is open from 7:30 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Friday and 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday

CLINIC LOBBY DOORS WILL LOCK AT 7:30 PM Monday thru Friday and at 4:30 PM Saturday

Pharmacies will be closed the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 5 PM. For more info call the Shawnee Clinic at 405.878.5850

Notice To All Patients: PlusCare & Shawnee Walk-In Clinics

Thank you for allowing us to provide your care! To better serve and provide the highest quality of care, beginning July 1, 2019, the following changes take effect:

All patients who use the PlusCare and Shawnee Walk-In Clinics now need to become an established patient for their primary care within the AST Health System. These clinic services are benefits for established patients, meaning they receive their routine health care within the AST Health System. This is to ensure the best, safest, and most appropriate care possible.

1st Wednesday Monthly Health Closure 8/7

Special Reminder: August 7th

The 1st Wednesday of each month closes for clinical training time for regulatory driven Medical Training/Medical Committees Meeting and other clinical training to be completed. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be CLOSING at NOON today.

Shawnee Walk-In Clinic and PlusCare will reopen at 5 PM to 8 PM, accepting that last patient at 7:30 PM.

Please call LAHC 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850 for more info.