Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe continues to monitor the existing COVID-19 pandemic within our community.

Click here for our COVID-19 Information Page.

Announcements

January Public Health Talks

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

Join us in learning more about cervical cancer during our Public Health talks on:

Tuesdays (Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28th) – Shawnee Clinic
Thursdays (Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30th) – Little Axe Health Center

January is Blood Donor Month

Celebrate the Gift of Life This New Year!

January is National Blood Donor Month! Check out these cool facts about blood donations!

If you'd like to help save a life, our Shawnee Clinic blood drive will be on Friday, January 24th, 9:30am- 12:00pm at the Shawnee Clinic!

January Monthly Closures

New Year, New Opportunities!

All AST Health facilities will observe the following hours on:

• Wednesday, January 8th — CLOSED from 12PM-5PM

Please note: PlusCare and LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will reopen at 5PM

• Monday, January 20th — CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Please plan ahead for any needed medication refills!

Health News

Veterans’ Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs

If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may have access to educational benefits through the GI Bill and similar programs. In addition to helping veterans attend traditional four-year colleges, these benefits can also be applied to vocational schools and apprenticeships.

Know Your SoonerCare Options!

Know Your Native Options!

Oklahoma’s State SoonerCare Medicaid program is moving to a new health plan program with managed care network plans called SoonerSelect starting February 2024. Know your options.

Holiday Self-Care Tips

Take some time to take care of yourself this holiday season!

See above for helpful ways to focus on self-care for your overall health and wellness!

Events

Sewing Children's Moccasins Classes

Learn How To Sew Beautiful Moccasins With Us!

Our Tribal Opioid Response Program will host children's moccasins sewing classes on:

• Sat., February 1st - 10am-12pm — AST Community Building, Norman, OK

All materials will be provided at no cost. Registration is REQUIRED!

To register, please contact the TOR office – call 405.701.7059 or email tor@astribe.com

SINGO Event

Join Us and Native Connections for a Fun Night of SINGO!

• Friday, January 31st – 6PM-7PM

• AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK

Native youth aged up to 24 are invited to attend!

Please RSVP — call 405.827.6489 or email vscarberry@astribe.com

Sewing Children's Moccasins Classes

Learn How To Sew Beautiful Moccasins With Us!

Our Tribal Opioid Response Program will host children's moccasins sewing classes on:

• Sat., January 25th - 10am-12pm — AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK

All materials will be provided at no cost. Registration is REQUIRED!

To register, please contact the TOR office– call 405.701.7059 or email tor@astribe.com

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:

Testimonials

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

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

Good customer service

Very good customer service.

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Anonymous

Dementia Bingo Event

Embark on a Journey of Knowledge: Seeking Hope for Dementia

The Dementia Services grants staff is pleased to announce that we will host a fantastic Bingo Event on Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the AST Multipurpose Building at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee!

RFP

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is announcing a Request for Proposal.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is for bids for Structural Steel, Joists, Deck (05B) and Electrical (16A) packages for the installation of a new AHU at the healthcare facility on behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Health System; a component unit of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (“the Tribe”).

Deadline for RFP is January 6 @ 5PM CST.