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.
Very impressed with the service provided by the Doctor, technicians & staff that were in attendance. I appreciate the level of care I was given. Thank you.
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Elizabeth F.
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.
<p>Sign-Ups:<br />
Youth must be signed up by Friday, May 27th, at 5:00 p.m.<br />
We will then contact the parent/guardian to set up an interview to fill out paperwork.<br />
Due to time constraints interview times WILL NOT be rescheduled so please make sure you can make your interview time slot.</p>
<p>Camp Location:<br />
Brendle Corner Community Bldg.<br />
Little Axe, OK</p>
<p>Duration/Date/Time:<br />
June 14th-July 15th<br />
Camp days:<br />
Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-4pm<br />
*Last Week of Camp we will go Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday!</p>
<p>Ages: 11-14<br />
(MUST be 11 y/o by June 14th!)</p>
<p>Limit: 30 Participants (SPACE IS LIMITED!!!!)</p>
<p>Transportation:<br />
Tecumseh/Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST Complex @ 8:30 a.m. SHARP! We will be returning at 4:30 p.m. (Space is Limited)</p>
<p>Contact Info.<br />
⦁ Education Receptionist<br />
275-4030 ext. 6255<br />
⦁ Tresha Spoon<br />
275-4030 ext. 6242</p>
<p>Emails<br />
bgoodman@astribe.com<br />
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Acute Disease Service
Public Health Fact Sheet
What is Zika?
Zika is a viral disease caused by the Zika virus.
Where does Zika occur?
Zika occurs in many tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world, particularly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean. The first report of local transmission of Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere occurred in Brazil during May 2015. Since that time, local transmission has been identified in numerous countries and territories in the Americas. Local transmission of Zika virus is not currently occurring in the United States; however, cases have been reported among individuals who have traveled outside the U.S. to affected areas.
Norman, Oklahoma – On March 2, 2016, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System was awarded a Certified Healthy Business Excellence Award 2015, for the medium to large work place category, at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, in Norman, Oklahoma. The luncheon and ceremony was hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Center for the Advancement of Wellness. Oklahoma State Governor Mary Fallin along with Dr. Terry Cline, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Commissioner of Health, Oklahoma State Department of Health were present to provide encouraging messages regarding Oklahoma’s health.
This state program was created in 2003 to recognize Oklahoma businesses that promote health and wellness for their employees. Promotion of health and wellness can be done in a variety of ways, including passing policies that encourage healthy lifestyles and making facilities available for physical activities. There are 3 levels in which businesses are certified: Basic, Merit and Excellence.
Free Money! (Non-Smokers Need Not Apply)
Join Us For A New And Improved Smoking Cessation Class Starting March 1St, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M. In The Little Axe Health Center Conference Room B
Classes Will Meet Weekly For 4 Weeks
Learn About
- Ways To Stop Smoking
- The Negative Effects Smoking Has On You
- The Amount Of Money Smoking Costs You And How Much Money You Will Free Up By Quitting Smoking
The Dental Department at the Little Axe Health Center would like to take this opportunity announce the availability of emergency dental services every Monday morning. The clinic will be from 8:00 AM -11:30 AM.
Check in will be from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM and patients will be evaluated on a first come first serve basis for the need of emergency treatment. Only a certain number of patients will be able to be seen that day. The number of patients seen will be determined by clinic availability and based on the type of emergency and treatment needed. Some patients may not be able to receive treatment that day depending on the needs of others and type of emergency.
The last patient will be seen at 11:30 AM. Patients who have suffered trauma or have a present infection will be considered before others. Patients of record will also be considered before new patients.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call 405.447.0300.
The AST Health System will be closed on Thursday, December 24th & Friday, December 25th. We will re-open for regular business on Monday, December 28th.
Please have all of your required medications picked up from the AST Pharmacy by the close of business on Wednesday, December 23rd.
The Christmas Eve PlusCare Clinic hours are: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
1st appointment- 9:00 AM
Last appointment-4:30 PM
PlusCare Clinic will be closed on Christmas Day and will re-open for regular business on Saturday, December 26th.
For AST Members only: The afterhours on-call nurse line will be available at 405.447.0300 and please follow prompts.
