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

HELP US REDUCE THE SPREAD! THIS EASTER, APRIL 12TH, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM HAVING LARGE FAMILY/FRIEND GATHERING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE. 

Help us STOP Coronavirus (COVID-19) by using the following self care tips:

1. Stay home, except to get medical care.
2. Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home.
3. Call ahead before visiting your doctor -- If you have a medical appointment, please call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have (COVID-19). This will allow the healthcare provider’s office to take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
4. Wear a facemask if you are sick.
5. Cover your coughs and sneezes -- (COVID-19) is spread by respiratory droplets, throw used tissues into a lined trash can.
6. Clean your hands often -- wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available (alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol).
7. Avoid sharing personal household items -- dishes, drinking glasses, cups eating utensils, towels, bedding with other people or pets in your home.
8. Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday -- counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, bedside tables, etc.
9. Monitor your symptoms -- seek medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing). Please remember to call your health care provider prior to presenting to the healthcare facility to get instructions on how/where to enter the building. Wear a mask upon entering.

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)

See the below information from the AST Health System, State of Oklahoma, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Indian Health Services (IHS)

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

   • Announcements:

     • Adjusted Clinic Hours effective 3.25.20

   • ASTHS Press Releases:

     • 3.29.20 ASTHS Press Release on Title VI Meals during AST-COVID-19 Response effective March 30th, 2020 moving forward until further notice.

     • 3.27.20 ASTHS Press Release on Access to AST Health System Non-Medical Services

     • 3.21.20 ASTHS Press Release on Title VI during AST COVID-19 Response

     • 3.19.20 ASTHS Press Release on our COVID-19 response

     • 3.14.20 ASTHS Press Release on our local status and what we are doing to help our community and our patients. 

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

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

   • OK.gov:

     • Oklahoma Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

     • OKDHS Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions 

   • Centers for disease control (CDC):

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

   • 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

**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.

  • Shawnee Testing  Drive Thru Testing Site- April 7th-9th from 1pm until supplies last.  

• 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)

• Family Resources:

  • 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

  • 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

***Please note that additional links and information will be added at a future date. Check back for updates.