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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.

August/September Monthly Closures

All AST Health facilities will observe the following hours on:

  • Friday, August 30th – Closed for AST Day
  • Monday, September 2nd – Closed for Labor Day
  • Wednesday, September 4th – Closed from 12 PM – 5 PM*

*Please note: Only PlusCare and LA/Shawnee Pharmacies will reopen after 5PM.*

Visit asthealth.org or our Facebook page for closure information and updates!

Back to School Physicals

Back to School Season is almost here!

Don't forget to talk with your Primary Care Provider about sports physicals before your kids head back to school!

Schedule an appointment today!

• Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300

• Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850

Title VI Reopens at AST Resource Center

We are pleased to announce that our Title VI Elder Nutrition Program will discontinue the Brendle Corner meal pick-up site and re-open for congregate meal service at the Little Axe Resource Center beginning Monday, May 6th, 2024! Title VI provides a nutritious meal, free to members and $5 for non-members.

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!

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