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

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. 

   • Resources for Your Use:

     • 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.

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

2. Other COVID-19 Information Links:

   • OK.gov:

     • Oklahoma Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

     • OKDHS Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions

     • SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 03/20/2020- Visit this link if you want up to date statistics and where we stand with COVID-19 across Oklahoma. 

   • Centers for disease control (CDC):

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

   • indian health services (IHS):

     • Indian Health Services Coronavirus Announcement - March 3, 2020

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