July 2022 CSU Newsletter

July 2022

The Monthly Newsletter for Clinton, El Reno,
and Watonga Indian Health Centers

Children and families enjoyed the Back-to-School Health Expo hosted by Clinton Indian Health Center on August 3, 2021.

Clinton Indian Health Center is set to host
it’s 2nd Annual Back-to-School Health Expo

On August 3rd, 2022 Clinton Service Unit will be hosting its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Health Expo. This will be a fun- WHAT’S INSIDE:
filled day for all school age children. CSU has partnered with Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and many community
organizations to provide: Back to School
Health Expo
Sports Physicals (by appt)* Eye Exams * OSBI Finger Printing * Vaccinations * Fire Safety *
Public Safety Community Out-
reach Schedule
Substance Abuse information * Mental Health Awareness * Emergency medical Information
New Employees
Diabetes Wellness * Dental Fluoride Treatments
Preventing Skin
Games * Prizes * Back-to-school Supplies Cancer tips

A passionate group of CSU co-workers are led by EVS employee, Brianna Sands, to bring this fun filled event to the POP awards
children and families of the Clinton Service Unit.. She knew that by combining healthcare with community resources
we could make a positive impact on the children from the communities we serve. Natasha Flurry, Chief Nurse Execu-
tive stated “At this event we are promoting positive health and wellness for our children. Generally, we speak about
physical conditions (diabetes, obesity, broken bones). In addition we will be offering conversations with parents and
children about issues surrounding mental and behavioral health.”

See flyer on Page 3

What the IHS Mission

means to me...

Randall Subieta INDIAN HEALTH
SERVICE
Supply Technician MISSION
Clinton Indian Health Center
To raise the physical,
“The IHS Mission means providing our patients with the best healthcare. mental, social, and
With the dedication, hard work, continuous improvement, and creative
spiritual health of
thinking of our healthcare providers and support staff, we will continue to American Indians and
exceed expectations. I am excited to be a member of the CIHC team.” Alaska Natives to the

For when the unexpected happens... highest level.

Clinton’s Saturday Convenient Care Clinic CLINTON SERVICE
UNIT VISION
9 am to 1 pm
To provide quality health
Walk-ins Only care services focusing
No appointment needed on prevention,
restoration and
Clinton’s Saturday Convenient Care Clinic provides treatment for minor medical needs: collaborative
relationships that are
Sore Throat Eye and Skin Infections Earaches
valued and exceeds the
Insect Bites and Rashes Sinus Congestion Minor Cuts needs of our patients,
community, and tribal
partners.

Cough Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Fever

Pregnancy Tests Bladder Infections Allergies

Call
580-331-3346
to schedule
sports physicals or
wellness exams



Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Improves Access to Care

The MMU began making it’s way into the communities in February 2022. The MMU takes
the road every other Thursday and visits one of the six towns in the monthly rotation: Can-
ton, Hammon, Woodward, Geary, Kingfisher and Elk City. Dr. Dickerson often reminds the
team that, “Consistency is key”. Natasha Flurry, Chief Nurse Executive for CSU adds,
“The people know you will be there with you say you will be there. You arrive on time and
don’t leave early.”

The first outings were not well attended, but the team kept showing up and in July in-
creased the number of patients seen to 18 on it’s return trips to Canton.

The MMU has two patient exam rooms.
There is a private screening area
where patients can meet with registration,
doctor or nurse. The MMU is outfitted with
a lift for those in wheelchairs or patients
that cannot safely use stairs. One of the
patient rooms is negative pressure,
allowing the MMU team to treat patients
with airborne illness, such as COVID-19.



PRC Information Card

A Purchased/Referred Care Information Card is set to roll out for patients to present at medical visits outside
of the service unit. This card was approved on April 28, 2022 by the Office of General Counsel, Office of Re-
source Access and Partnership, and IHS Headquarters Public Affairs. The intent on implementation of this
card is to improve communication for patients and vendors with referral processing and payment for services.
In the coming months, all patients will receive a PRC Information Card upon verification of eligibility.









Catherine Pendergraft

Program Manager | El Reno Indian Health Center

I started with I.H.S. at Claremore Indian Hospital in April, 1994 as a Radiology Technol-
ogist. I have been a jack of all trades as Radiology Supervisor, Ambulatory Care Man-
ager at Claremore. Before COVID hit, my husband and I moved out west to Arizona
while I was the Compliance Officer at Whiteriver Indian Hospital. Then we moved to
New Mexico so I could be the COO of the Santa Fe Service Unit. We moved back home
to Oklahoma because COVID taught us how important family is. I have 2 grown sons
and a new grandson along with lots of other family and friends I love to be close to.

The POP Award recognizes Clinton Service Unit employees who exhibit
Personal Outstanding Performance. It is designed to encourage and

acknowledge employees for their everyday efforts and customer service.

Congratulations to all of our POP Stars!

Delana Cowan and Daniel Hibbert

“”I reached out to Delana Cowen, RN at Watonga and Delana in turn reached out to Daniel Hibbert, IT, for assistance with creating
an iCare panel for a specific vaccine age group so that we could send letters and audio care messages promoting COVID (tender
age) vaccines,” states Bonnie Kraft. “Daniel and Delana were able to assimilate this iCare report very quickly so that we could start

sending audio care messages. I appreciate the help from both of you immensely”

Kaylee Horn

“Kaylee Horn, LPN let me know of at patient at the El Reno clinic that was had voiced concerns about an increased wait time for a
nurse only visit,” says Bonnie Kraft, RN. “I asked Kaylee if she could assist the patient so that the visit could be completed quickly.
Kaylee agreed and while she was busy with another clinic, she completed the nurse only visit. I would like to thank her for her willing-

ness to assist!”

Kala Rodgers

“I want to thank Kala Rodgers for taking care of two PCard requests even though she was out of the office,” says Johnelle Lamar. “I
called her late in the day, when most cards were fixing to shut off although Kala’s card was still open for purchasing. She graciously

agreed to go ahead and process the 2 PCards. This prevented me from having to go through the extra approval steps that would
have to take place if these had not been processed that same day.”

Christa Runnestrand, Hailey White, Penny Scraper, Lia Spears & Juan Matanane

“I would like to recognize several staff members,” says Ida Tallbird. “On Thursday, July 21st, several Watonga employees came to
the aid of a homeless woman. These employees went above and beyond their job duties to help her find assistance and shelter.”

The Clinton Service Unit Patient Benefits Coordinators would like to remind all Oklahoma
Medicaid Members that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) will be ending soon. The Okla-
homa Health Care Authority (OHCA) will be sending out letters to inform Members their eli-
gibility will be ending due to the expanded benefits under the PHE. It is important for all Ok-
lahoma Medicaid Members to ensure their information is up-to-date with the OHCA as soon
as possible.

Please contact any of our Patient Benefits Coordinators listed below if you require help with
updating your information, needing to renew your membership or would like to apply. We
ask that you have the following information available when you contact us:

 current physical and mailing address

 email address

 number of household members/names and your income information.

Teresa Murray 580-331-3364, Leslie Panana 580-331-3440, Angela Vaughan 580-331-
3419 or Juanita Benally Morsette 405-295-1540.



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We invite you to tell us how we’re doing
and take our short online patient survey.
For a paper copy, please stop by registra-

tion.





Clinton Service Unit

Department Directory

CLINTON INDIAN HEALTH CENTER 580.331.3300
10321 N. 2274 Road ~ Clinton, OK ~ 73601

Request to establish chart: 580.331.3369

Cedar Medical Home SweetGrass Medical Home Willow Medical Home

Ginger Woodall Dr. Maqbool Dr. Egan, Dr. Middleton, &
& Michelle Beshaw & Jessica Van Den Berg Dr. Skelly
Apts: 580.331.3424 Apts. 580. 331.3412 Apts: 580.331.3466
Nurse: 580.331.3424 Nurse: 580.331.3412 Nurse: 580.331.3466
PRC: 580.331.3363 PRC: 580.331.3513 PRC: 580.331.3307

580.331.3420

Audiology: 580.331-3482 DEPARTMENTS Chiropractic: 580.331.3439
Dental: 580.331.3423 Optometry: 580.331.3413
Pharmacy: 580.331.3351 Behavioral Health: 580.331.3485 Podiatry: 580.331.3439
PHN: 580.331.3471 Nutrition: 580.331.3458 Radiology: 580.331.3415
Release of Info: 580.331.3377 Physical Therapy: 580.331.3439
PRC: 580.331.3590
Wound Care: 580.331.3439

EL RENO INDIAN HEALTH CENTER 405.295.1500
1801 Parkview Drive ~ El Reno, OK ~ 73036
Request to establish chart: 405.295.1467

Eagle Medical Home Otter Medical Home Pediatrics

Dr. Garcia, Monica Holcomb Dr. Renshaw, Dr. Dickerson Dr. Mejias
& Michelle Tippeconnic & Fayth-An Hope Gray 405.295.1527
405.295.1580 405. 295.1577

Pharmacy: 405.295.1500, option 3 DEPARTMENTS PHN: 405.295.1508
Behavioral Health: 405.295.1496 Medical Records: 405.295.1542
Benefits Coordinator: 405.295.1540 Pharmacy Refill: 405.295.1545 Physical Therapy: 405.295.1446
Optometry: 405.295.1447 PRC: 405.295.1538 Radiology: 405.295.1476
Laboratory: 405.295.1516
Dental: 405.295.1582

WATONGA INDIAN HEALTH CENTER 580.623.4991
1305 S. Clarence Nash Boulevard ~ Watonga, OK ~ 73772

Request to establish chart: (580) 623-4991 ext. 3000

Turtle Medical Home Pediatrics

Dr. Ali & Fayth-An Hope Gray Dr. Mejias
Apts: 580.623-4991 Apts: 580.623.4991
Nurse: 580.623.4991 Nurse: 580.623.4991
PRC: 580.331.3336 PRC: 580.331.3307

Pharmacy: 580.623.4991 DEPARTMENTS
PHN: 580.623.4991 PRC: 580.331.3590
Dental: 580.623.4991 ext. 3007 Release of Info: 580.623.4991