Announcements

Weather Closing for All of AST Health 2/20
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be closed beginning at noon on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  This is due to the severity of weather conditions which has moved into the local area.  The closure will affect walk-in services for PlusCare Clinic and Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours.   These services will also be closed tribal at noon.  For Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only, if you have questions regarding an immediate illness, the nurse phone line is availabe if you have questions at 405.447.0300 and please follow the voice prompts.   In the event of future predicted severe weather forecast(s), please call ahead for health system delays or closures.  Little Axe Health Center at 405.447.0300, Shawnee Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Same Day/Extended Hours at 405.878.5850 or Plus Care Clinic at 405.447.0477  
Delayed Clinic Openings 2/10
Due to the impending weather predicted for the surrounding areas for Saturday, February 10th, the PlusCare Clinic and Shawnee Clinic Extended Hour services will experience a delay in opening.  Both clinics will open at 12:00 PM and remain open until 5:00 PM (accepting the last patient at 4:30 PM).  During times of unpredicatable weather, please be sure to call ahead to check for possible clinic closures or delays.  PlusCare Clinic at 405.447.0477 or Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours at 405.878.5850.
President's Day 2/19/2018
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of President's Day.  The PlusCare Clinic will be open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, accepting the last walk-in patient of the day at 4:30 PM.   PlusCare is a non-emergent (one-time occurance or short term illness/injury), walk-in clinic.  If you are a new patient, please view our website for required documents, to bring with you.  PlusCare is located at 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK  73026 and the phone number is 405.447.0477.
MLK Holiday Closing 1/15
In observance of the federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the AST Health System will be closed Monday, January 15, 2018.  However, the PlusCare Clinic will be open on this day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, accepting the last walk-in patient of the day at 4:30 PM.   PlusCare is a non-emergent (one-time occurance or short term illness/injury), walk-in clinic providing services for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and Indian Health Service eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new patient, please view the website for necessary documentation to bring with you.  PlusCare is located at 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK  73026 and the phone number is 405.447.0477.
New Year Health Closings 1/1 & 1/2
The 2018 holiday schedule has been released for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.  The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.  The PlusCare Clinic will be open on both of these days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM accepting the last patient at 4:30 PM.  PlusCare Clinic is located at 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK  73026 and phone number is 405.447.0477.
Early Weather Closing 12/22
All of AST Health, including the evening walk-in services provided by the PlusCare Clinic and Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours, will close at 4:00 PM, Friday, December 22, 2017.  This announcement is due to the expected decline of weather conditions for the surrounding areas.  Please remain weather aware and have a safe and happy holiday.
AST Complex Delayed Opening 12/18
All Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex offices in Shawnee, OK, will not be open until 1:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2017.  This includes the Shawnee Clinic (building 17) and Shawnee Clinic Administration, Physical Therapy and Contract Health Services (building 16) and Building Blocks II Daycare.   Tribal officials recieved notice from the City of Shawnee's Municipal Authority that all water will be shut off during the morning hours for repairative work.  This notice does not apply to the Little Axe Health Center nor PlusCare.  Little Axe facilities will be open normal business hours.
Holiday Observed 12/26
On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, all AST Health facilities will be closed except the PlusCare Clinic.  They will be open holiday hours from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.  accepting the last walk-in patient at 4:30 P.M.  Location address is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK, and the phone number is 405.447.0477.
ASTHS Christmas Holiday Closings Announced
The 2017 Christmas holiday scheduled closings for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be Sunday and Monday, December 24-25, 2017, including the PlusCare Clinic and Shawnee Clinic Extended Hour walk-in services.   For Tuesday, December 26, 2017, all AST Health facilities will be closed except the PlusCare Clinic.  They will be open holiday hours from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.  accepting the last walk-in patient at 4:30 P.M.
Same Day/Walk-In Services Availability 11/22
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will close for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning Wednesday, November 22 at noon; however, during this same afternoon, the PlusCare Clinic and the Shawnee Clinic Extended Hour same day/walk-in services will remain open from noon until 5:00 P.M. accepting the last patient of the day at 4:30 P.M.   So staff can enjoy time during this holiday with their families.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2017.  This includes the PlusCare Clinic.  The health system will also be closed Friday, November 24, 2017, however, the PlusCare Clinic will be open holiday hours from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. accepting the last walk-in patient at 4:30 P.M.    The PlusCare Clinic and Shawnee Clinic Extended Hours (walk-in, acute care) will be open regular weekend hours on Saturday, November 25th and PlusCare will be open on Sunday, November 26th. 
Veteran's Day Observed
All Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health facilities will be closed for Veteran's Day, Friday, November 10, 2017, except the PlusCare Clinic.   PlusCare will be open holiday hours from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. accepting the last walk-in patient at 4:30 P.M.  PlusCare is located at 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK  73026.  If you need additional information about PlusCare services, please call 405.447.0477.

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