Announcements

Dr. Obhrai Relocates to Shawnee Clinic - 5/13/24

Effective May 13th, 2024, Dr. Obhrai will relocate to our Shawnee Clinic location as a full-time Pediatric provider.

If you wish to continue seeing Dr. Obhrai as your pediatrician at our Shawnee Clinic, please call 405.878.5850 to schedule an appointment.

If you do not wish to continue pediatric services with Dr. Obhrai after her relocation, please call 405.447.0300 to schedule a Transfer of Care appointment with one of our other Little Axe Health Center Pediatricians.

New COVID Guidelines

COVID guidelines have changed as we continue to fight against COVID. Please review the following:

  • COVID patients no longer need to be separated in waiting areas.
  • Patients do not need to wait in their vehicles at our locations.
  • Symptomatic patients do not need to use separate entrances/exits.

You must wear a mask in waiting areas if you have COVID symptoms!

April Monthly Closure

Spring is Here!

All AST Health facilities will observe the following hours:

Wednesday, April 3rd – CLOSED from 12 PM-5 PM

Please note: Only LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will reopen after 5 PM

Visit asthealth.org or follow us on Facebook for closure information and updates!

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Events

Pact Act: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event

We are excited to announce our PACT ACT: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event!

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 30th, 2024 10AM- 3PM

WHERE: AST Multi-Purpose Building (2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK)

 

We welcome everyone at this event to:

• Speak with representatives

• Get answers to VA Benefits & Claims questions

• File Your VA benefit claim

• Get same-day decisions (when sharing complete information)

LAHC Expansion Grand Opening

Calling All Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members! 

You are invited to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System's Grand Opening of the newly expanded Little Axe Health Center! 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 – 2 pm-4 pm

WHERE: Little Axe Health Center (15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK)

Please join us in celebrating and blessing our newly-expanded building!

Basket Weaving Classes

Learn the valuable skill of basket weaving with us this spring!

The Tribal Opioid Response program will host a basket weaving class at:

• Shawnee- AST Multi-Purpose Building – April 6th, 11am-2pm

• Little Axe- AST Community Building (50 ft west of Thunderbird Express on Hwy 9) – April 13th, 11am-2pm

• Shawnee (North)- AST Community Building Horseshoe Bend (46309 Garret's Lake Rd., Shawnee, OK) – May 4th, 11am-2pm

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Classes & Meetings

2024 Wellness Warriors Pre-Diabetes Program

Do you have Pre-Diabetes or are at risk for Pre-Diabetes?

Then Join our Wellness Warriors Program!

Starting January 2024, this program gives you:

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Testimonials

Other providers choose not to accept patients with primarily soonercare, and its almost unwelcoming.  At the Little Axe Clinic, I don't experience that.  The services are excellent and patients are treated with the highest regard.

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Melissa

My health is top priority. My needs are always meet. I feel I can express my feelings and be heard. I really appreciate it.

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Marijo

The AST Clinic is top tier in service. They have quality medical professionals that talk and explain things in an understandable way. For sure 5 stars!!!!

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Anonymous

March is National Nutrition Month celebrated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This month will be directed towards "Get Your Plate in Shape" by making healthy food choices, developing healthy eating habits and increasing physical activity.

The Diabetes and Wellness Program (REACH) will be sponsoring & hosting weekly Diabetes and Wellness education classes with a goal of choosing healthy food choices along with email blasts.  Please join us in our journey to healthier lifestyles by calling us today to reserve your seat. RSVP to the Diabetes and Wellness program at the Little Axe Clinic- 405.447.0300.
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Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco.
  • Raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in their state or community
  • Encourage youth to reject the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free
  • Urge elected officials to take a action to protect kids from tobacco.

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The purpose of the Diabetes and Wellness Education Department is to inform Native Americans on healthy lifestyle changes through education and awareness. Our primary goals are to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes and prevent complications from diabetes and to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.

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Ingredients
  • 1 -Pint of Strawberries
  • 1 -container of sugar free whipped cream
  • 1 -8 oz package of 1/3 fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 1/2 tsp - vanilla extract
  • 1 -package of sugar free cheesecake pudding
  • 1 -gallon zip lock bag
Directions:
  1. Fold together whipped cream and pudding until well blended.
  2. Add cream cheese and vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Place into freezer bag and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Please join us for a 6 week program that teaches you the basics of Diabetes and gives you the tools you need to help prevent or manage this disease:

Class Topics
  • What is Diabetes
  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Monitoring
  • Taking Medication
  • Problem Salving
  • Reducing Risks
  • Healthy Coping
 
Please Register for Classes
Dates and Time vary based on need
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Are you at risk for diabetes?  Take the ADA Diabetes Risk Test.


Brought to you by the AST Diabetes Education & Wellness Program.
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The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program has been working with the AST Tribal Youth Program in promoting physical activity to help prevent diabetes among tribal youth. AST Tribal Youth Program participants have really enjoyed the games that the Fitness program has provided. The goal of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program is to provide an outlet for exercise and physical activity through fun games and activities. The youth are learning about healthy ways to prevent diabetes through healthy physical activity. The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program would like to thank the AST Tribal Youth Program for allowing the Fitness staff to educate and provide activities for the youth to prevent diabetes.

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  • Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off or pick up!!
  • As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication. 
  • Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.
  • Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts. 
  • If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell phone number. 
  • The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy services to you: 
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AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs and the Caregiver Program & Injury Prevention Program Co-Host Elders in Two Educational Events

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Little Axe Absentee Shawnee Resource Center
Aerobic Dance- Monday & Wednesday 6:05 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
Cardio Kickboxing-Tuesday & Thursday 6:05 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
Circuit Training 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
As we all know it is a busy and competitive world out there, many people find it hard to find time for physical activities. We all know we need to exercise to be able to maintain good health. Aerobic Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, and Circuit Training at the Resource Center aim to replace traditional indoor exercise equipment with a full body workout that is less time consuming and fun!! Aerobic Dance, Cardio Kickboxing, and Circuit Training are effective total body workouts that last just 45 minutes.  These classes offer many benefits:
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