Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page

COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINE INFORMATION UPDATES:

• COVID-19 vaccine available to public by appointment only. See flyer here.
• February 2021-March 2022 COVID-19 Vaccines & Testing schedule. See flyer here.
• Who is eligible for the 3rd dose of the Pfizer vaccine? See flyer here. 

HEALTH SYSTEM UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

• Continued Short-term Modifications to Services. See press release here. 

• Please help us reduce the line through our Pharmacy Drive through. See this flyer. 

• Thank you to our essential workers who continue to work hard for our community. In an effort to show our appreciation we are sharing this video for our staff. Please Thank You video here: https://youtu.be/rmdEt784INM.

• AST MEMBERS: ASTHS is working in collaboration with AST Emergency Management and the AST PD hosted a live FB COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting on May 1st. Please see the attached submitted questions from the AST Community members and answers that that were given during the live event. 

*IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KEEP IN MIND.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Call Center: 877.215.8336 (for everyone)

• NEW! 24/7 AST Health System 24 hour LIVE Corona Virus (COVID-19) Information Number: 405.695.1787 (for our Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members and ASTHS patients)

**INFORMATION FROM THE  AST HEALTH SYSTEM, STATE OF OK., CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), & INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES (IHS):

1. ASTHS links for the following (click on blue links below):

   • Announcements:

     • SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AST ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE! Already have an account? Sign in here!

     • AST Title VI Intake Form to complete and submit online. No need to print and complete. 

   • ASTHS Press Releases:

     • 01.21.22 ASTHS Press Release: Short-term Modifications to Services through January

     • 04.14.21 ASTHS Press Release: J&J Vaccine

     • 12.29.20 ASTHS Press Release: ASTHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information

     • 12.18.2020 ASTHS Press Release: ASTHS Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

   • Absentee Shawnee Tribe Governor's Page- find the Governor's updates here

2. OK State and Federal COVID-19 Information/ Announcement Links:

   • IMMYLabs:

     • tESTING EVENTS IN THE nORMAN, oKLAHOMA cITY, eDMOND aREA PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK: PORTAL.IMMYLABS./APPOINTMENT 

   • OK.gov:

     • Oklahoma Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

     • OKDHS Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions 

     • OKDHS When Do I Call 911? A list of information to help reduce our first responder overload. 

   • Centers for disease control (CDC):

     • CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)  What You Need to Know

     • Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot? 

   • iNDIAN hEALTH sERVICES (ihs):

     • I.H.S. Coronavirus Announcement- March 3, 2020

   • Various announcements:​

     • 3.2.20: Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

     • BEWARE! KEEP CALM AND AVOID CORONAVIRUS SCAM! For more information on ways to protect yourself please visit this Department of Homeland Security page. 

     • Three Ways to Avoid COVID-19 Scams. 

     • VIDEOS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE MASKS (disclaimer: Homemade masks may or may not protect individuals from being infected with COVID-19, they are approved by the CDC to be used as a last resort when all other PPE options have run out.)

       • Surgeon General shows how to make face masks. 

       • https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask

**RESOURCES FOR YOUR USE:

• WORRIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE EXPOSURE?  ​

  • COVID-19 Check Your Health and Record Everyday Guide: This booklet for a complete guide of steps to take in monitoring your health at home and see important contact information for each state in the back of the booklet.

  • Drive thru testing offered across Oklahoma by your County.  See complete list at https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/drive-thru-testing.

  • Should anyone just get tested? See the facts. 

• planning on going on a trip? don't know what the COVid hotspots are? Plan safely.

  • COVID Interactive Map. Zoom in or out to see the infection hot spots.

  • Oklahoma Data Breakdowns, see bottom of the page at this link: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/

  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

• Mental health resources:

  • Talking to Children about COVID-19 a parent resource. 

  • Resources for Mental Health during COVID-19 

  • COVID-19 Mental Health Resources from Compiled by the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB)

• Substance Abuse Resources:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous AA   ONLINE MEETINGS: www.aa-intergroup.org

  • Call Intergroup: 405.524.1100-

    • Find a Meeting-If you need help finding a meeting near you.  Just call 405.524.1100 and they will find the closest one.  You can also download an app “Meeting Guide”.  It leads you to the nearest meeting and provides directions.

    • They can help you find a meeting, or provide other helpful numbers for you to find help.  They are available even if you just need to talk. Also available is the Chat feature is that operates between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, in case you are more comfortable with text.

    • This is the OKC Intergroup Hotline.  A recovering alcoholic will answer this phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  You can talk to us because we know exactly how you feel.  We’ve been there. Tenemos una línea que habla español, el número es 405.722.0184, 405.408.7927.

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)​
      • NAMI Helpline 1- 800.522.9054 or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 (Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

• Domestic Violence:

  • Letter from Melissa Lopez, AST Domestic Violence Director about services available during COVID-19 Pandemic

  • AST Domestic Violence page and resources

• Family Resources:

  • DISTANCE LEARNING? Need help getting connected? COX Cable may be able to help! For a limited-time, first two months free of Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter.

  • STATEWIDE- VARIOUS BENEFITS (SNAPS benefits, Energy Assistance, TANF, LIHEAP, WIC, Soonercare/Medicaid, Oklahoma School Breakfast and Lunch Program, and Citizenship & Benefits)

    • https://www.okdhslive.org

    • https://www.211oklahoma.org: (click the map of your location to find resources in your area)

      • Central & Western Oklahoma resources or call by landline: 877.362.1606 (OKC and Western Oklahoma)

      • South & Eastern Oklahoma Resources or call by landline: 877.836.2111 (Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma)

      • Dial 2-1-1 by cell phone

      • Text 211OK to 898211

  • FOOD RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC CRISIS:

    • https://hungerfreeok.org/COVID19/

    • https://www.Meals4kidsOK.org/

    • Logan County Food Pantries 

    • Lincoln County Food Pantries

    • Pottawatomie County Food Pantries

    • Oklahoma County Food Pantries and OKC Area Food Pantries List

    • ​​Cleveland County Food Pantries

  • RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING BUSINESS DAMAGES OR JOB LOSS. 

    • Oklahoma Unemployment Website

    • If your business has been adversely impacted by COVID-19 please visit damage.ok.gov.

    • For other employment and business resources visit Oklahomaworks.gov/covid.

***Please note that additional links and information will be added at a future date. Check back for updates. For inquires on updates please email Sacha.Almanza@astribe.com.