Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

About the company

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System is a healthcare system operated by Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. It provides medical care and health services with a focus on quality, culture, and respect for patients.

Services

The facility offers a wide range of services for various age groups, including primary care, disease prevention support, health education, and selected public health services. The scope of work also includes nursing care, case management, wellness visits, smoking cessation assistance, and initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle.

For whom

Services are primarily intended for eligible individuals, particularly American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as other qualified patients in accordance with the program's rules and funding sources. The system also serves patients using care under other entitlements provided by the facility.

Approach to care

The organization emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive care, prevention, continuous quality improvement, and maintaining confidentiality. In practice, this means a holistic approach to health that combines treatment with education and support for maintaining good well-being.