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Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner

Veterans, attention!

We will have a Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner after our veterans meeting this Saturday – 11/2/2024!

  • November 2, 2024, 12:00 PM- 1PM
  • Thunderbird Casino Warrior Room

Veterans Meeting is at 10:00 am

Catered Lunch provided by LaDonna’s Grill

All veterans are welcome!

Take-out lunches will be $5.00 a plate.

For more information:

Call Jason Bender 405.219.9318

Twila Parker 405.229.8052

Public Health Talks - November

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Join us in learning more about diabetes!

  • Shawnee Clinic Talks- 9AM-11 AM
  • Little Axe Health Center Talks- 1PM-3PM

Public Health Education Health Talks Topics:

  • Diabetes Awareness

See flyer for dates.

Patient Needs Assessment & Survey

At the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, your voice matters to us!

Please take a moment to fill out our Patient Healthcare Needs Survey to help us better understand your current needs as a valued patient and any future needs that you see in our community.

Every answer matters to us, and we greatly appreciate your feedback!

Ne yi wa (Thank you!)!

November is Men's Health Awareness Month!

November is Men's Health Awareness Month!

In observance, we'll be providing walk-in prostate cancer screenings on November 4th — 8AM-4PM — at our Little Axe Health Center Specialty Clinic for established patients!

Please call 405.447.0300 for more information.

Red Ribbon Week- Prevention Pop Ups

Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner!

Join us for our Prevention Pop Ups at the Little Axe and Shawnee Clinic lobbies!

  • Wednesday, October 23rd, 1PM-2:30PM – Little Axe Clinic
  • Wednesday, October 30th, 1PM-2:30PM – Shawnee Clinic

We'll have delicious free popcorn, demonstrations on how to save a life (1:30pm), and free Narcan!

Got Questions? Contact TOR at 405.701.7059

Volunteers Needed – Zombie Run Event

We Need YOU to volunteer at our Zombie 5K/1Mile Run Event! 

• October 24th, 2024 – 5PM

• Lake Thunderbird- Little Axe Entrance, Norman, OK

For more information, call 405.701.7977 or email slawerance@astribe.com.

Shawnee Behavioral Health Temporary Closure

Attention Patients! 

Due to electrical work being done at the Shawnee Behavioral Health Building, it will be closed on 10/11/2024 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm.

Any Behavioral Health appointments scheduled during those times will be seen at Shawnee Clinic's Primary Care department.

October Public Health Talk- Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us in learning more about Breast Cancer and other topics!

  • Shawnee Clinic Talks- 9AM-11 AM
  • Little Axe Health Center Talks- 1PM-3PM

Public Health Education Health Talks Topics:

  • Breast Cancer Awareness (October 3rd Talk – Cancelled)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Screen Time Awareness
  • Mental Illness Awareness
  • Halloween Safety Tips

See flyer for dates.

October Monthly Closures

All AST Health facilities will be closed on:

  • Wednesday, October 2nd, from 12PM-5PM (Only PlusCare and LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will reopen at 5PM)
  • Monday, October 14th – Indigenous Day

Please plan ahead for any needed medication refills

Flu Shot Clinics- October

Flu Season is Coming!

To help protect our community, we will be providing flu shots at our Little Axe Specialty Clinic (inside our Little Axe Health Center) and at the Shawnee Clinic all throughout this October!

See above for flu clinic dates and times.

ADPI Music & Memory New Testimony

Traditions, attitudes about aging, and other attributes of families and cultural groups have important influences on health and well-being.  Looking specifically at the implications of dementia, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is making dementia awareness and services a primary focus.  This video provides a small window into the life of someone striving to improve his health and well-being through participation in the Music and Memory program.

Dr. Anne Fernando Departure

Dr. Anne Fernando will leave the Health System on September 13, 2024. She is relocating to another state due to a new opportunity. Please join us in expressing our gratitude for her exceptional care during her time with us!

In addition, we are excited to introduce Dr. Kyle Woodson (above), who will provide care to patients of Dr. Fernando during this transition. Additionally, a new Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will be joining us this month, further expanding our care options.

To schedule an appointment with a new pediatrician, please call 405.447.0300.

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