January 2020 CSU Newsletter

January 2020

Clinton Service Unit

Inside this issue: 2020 Strategic Plan

IHS Mission 2 The Indian Health Service (IHS) Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2019-2020 de-
Patient Advocate 4 scribes what the agency hopes to achieve over the next five years. The IHS
Mentoring 4 Strategic Plan is based on the participation and feedback received from Tribes,
Glaucoma 5 Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, IHS staff, and other stake-
Pharmacy 6 holders. Clinton Service Unit (CSU) has developed initiatives throughout our
S.M.A.R.T. Goals 8 three health care facilities to exceed the need in improving health care delivery
Smoking 9 and enhancing critical public health services throughout our health system. We
Quarterly Awards 10 are committed to strengthen the health status of the American Indian and Alaska
Welcome 12 Native people we serve. (IHS Strategic Plan continued on page 3…)
Retirement 16
CORONAVIRUS
What You Need to Know

You may have seen news stories on a new vi- New viral diseases like the coronavirus are
rus known as 2019-nCoV, causing an out- usually caused by mutations in existing viruses.
break of respiratory illness in China. Due to the When a virus comes from an animal source it is
crown-like shape of the virus, it is in a family of called a zoonotic infection. Most viruses infect-
viruses knows as coronavirus. Other viruses in ing animals do not infect people, but occasion-
the coronavirus family have caused similar out- ally they can. (Coronavirus continued on page
breaks include the Severe Acute Respiratory 14)
Syndrome (SARS) virus and the Middle East-
ern Respiratory (MERS) virus. Symptoms of https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256521.php#sars
coronavirus are similar to influenza or pneumo-
nia, and include fever, cough, runny nose, and
breathing problems. The virus appears to be
worse in older individuals and people with
chronic medical problems.

Indian Health Service Mission

To raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of
American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Clinton Service Unit Vision

To provide quality health care services focusing on prevention,
restoration and collaborative relationships that are valued and
exceeds the needs of our patients, community, and tribal partners.

“To me, the mission of IHS means providing the kind of care to our patients that helps them see their
highest potential,” said Carolyn Fletcher, Clinton Indian Health Center registered nurse. “A patient
with diabetes who understands their medications, has knowledge about balancing their diet, and
stays active to help keep their hemoglobin A1c at goal, that is us accomplishing OUR mission. We
have an opportunity each day to give our patients more than what they come in for and THAT is us
accomplishing our mission. We serve in a unique health care system where the mission is focused
on Native Americans. We should be open and sensitive to try and learn about our patients’ beliefs,
culture, and traditional ways. Our mission includes this EVERYDAY!”

“As a nurse, I’m here to help create some sense when patients are overwhelmed by their disease
process, when they are upset, and when they are grieving. I am here to help guide them through
whatever they and their families are going through. I believe this is my responsibility in our mission.”

Clinton Indian Health Center Registered Nurse Carolyn Fletcher

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IHS Strategic Plan continued from cover…

CSU has developed initiatives to detail how we are committed to achieving the mission of IHS
through three strategic goals and how the service unit will support the IHS Strategic Plan. The infor-
mation below highlights some of the steps CSU is taking to successfully achieving this plan.
Objective 1.1: Recruit, develop and retain a dedicated, competent and caring workforce /
Build, strengthen and sustain collaborative relationship / Increase access to quality health
care services

 Implement department specific budgets for On the Sport Awards and increase Time Off
Awards

 Collaborate with the tribe to identify resources (technical school, scholarships, job shad-
owing, etc.) for staff training to improve candidacy of tribal applicants

 Actively case manage high risk patients by tracking of Emergency Room (ER) / Hospitali-
zation referrals to ensure appropriate follow-up care and avoidance of unnecessary ER
visits and hospital admissions

 Develop disease prevention strategies to improve: Adult composite vaccination rates
(Tdap, Zoster, and Pneumococcal); Cancer screening measures (pap smears, mammo-
grams, and colorectal screenings); Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
(SBIRT) screenings and completion rates; Dental access, fluoride varnish and sealant ac-
cess; HIV screening prevention and facilitate pre-exposure prophylaxis as warranted

 Increase clinical services with provider productivity
 Implement contact lens screening/fitting clinic
Objective 2: Create quality improvement capability at all levels of the organization / Provide
care to better meet the health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Native communi-
ties
 Continue utilization of patient survey and net promoter score management
 Coordinate/collaborate with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to provide cultural aware-

ness training to staff and cultural activities/atmosphere
Objective 3: Improve communication within the organization with Tribes, Urban Indian Or-
ganizations and other stakeholders and with the general public

 Increase utilization of Patient Health Record
 Finalize patient handbook and distribute to patients
 Implement new phone system
 Enhance use of credentialing software for tracking of all required licenses, certifications,

and basic life support training

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Meet Our Patient Advocate

CSU would like to introduce our Patient Advocate Jeanine Seger. Jeanine is
here to assist patients in navigating the health care system and to ensure their
needs are exceeded by the care provided from our facility.

As an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Jeanine hails
from El Reno, Oklahoma and has lived in Oklahoma for most of her life. She
graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in So-
ciology and went onto pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Uni-
versity of Kansas. Upon graduation, Jeanine began her career as a Social
Patient Advocate Jeanine Seger Worker for IHS in Winslow, Arizona. Her career has taken her many places
throughout Indian Country, including Alaska, New Mexico, South Dakota and finally back home to
Oklahoma.

Serving as the Patient Advocate, Jeanine acts as a liaison between patients and any other person or
department they may come into contact with while visiting CSU. When patients are not sure where
to turn or what the next step may bring, Jeanine may step in and help to navigate the sometimes
complex health care system.

Jeanine’s office is located just outside of Clinton Indian Health Center’s Outpatient Clinic. Please
stop by and introduce yourself, or give Jeanine a call 580.331.3440.

Job Shadowing and Mentoring Program

A Mentorship and Job Shadow program are mation on either the Job Shadowing and/or
now available to employees of CSU. These pro- Mentoring Program, contact Corey Rodgers at
grams are designed to assist staff in developing [email protected].
leadership, excellence, knowledge, and skills.
The goal is to implement staff shadowing and
allow staff to experience a day in the life of an-
other employee’s role within the service unit.
The Mentoring program is an exciting experi-
ence and training opportunity to provide one-on-
one consultation and exposure to other areas
throughout the service unit. For more infor-

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Glaucoma Awareness

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time
to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease.

Glaucoma is called the sneak thief of sight. There are no symptoms it is
occurring and once vision is lost from glaucoma, it's permanent. Glauco-
ma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. As much as 40 percent
of vision may be lost prior to a person noticing.

Over 170 American Indians and Alaska Natives in our local population,
and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate many of these people do
not know they have the disease.

What is Glaucoma?

Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a
million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma is a group of
eye conditions damaging the optic nerve. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pres-
sure in your eye.

Types of Glaucoma:

There are two main types of glaucoma: primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and angle-closure
glaucoma. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the
eye. When optic nerve damage has occurred despite a normal IOP, this is called normal tension
glaucoma.

Risk Factors:

High-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, having cer-
tain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sickle cell anemia,
and people who are severely nearsighted.

Regular eye exams are important for those at higher risk for glaucoma, and may help to prevent un-
necessary vision loss.

To schedule an eye exam, call CSU Optometry at 580.331.3413

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Pharmacy Controlled Substance
E-Prescribing

Pharmacies within IHS are not able to receive tions for controlled sub-
electronic prescriptions for controlled substanc- stances to community
es. Authorized medical providers may still pre- pharmacies. Outside
scribe a controlled substance for a patient of IHS pharmacies will contin-
to be filled at an IHS pharmacy. When a con- ue to receive written
trolled substance is to be filled at an IHS phar- prescriptions on tamper resistant paper from IHS
macy, practitioners may write a prescription for prescribers. The prescriptions will be issued on
an IHS patient on the Oklahoma Bureau of Nar- tamper resistant paper specific to the IHS clinic
cotics issued tamper resistant prescription pa- or hospital.
per. The Oklahoma electronic prescription re-
quirement is not mandated for IHS since it is a As a patient receiving services outside an IHS
federal agency and the Oklahoma Bureau of facility, you may remind your provider of this pol-
Narcotics does not have jurisdiction. IHS pre- icy should a controlled substance need to be
scribers cannot electronically transmit prescrip- filled within an IHS pharmacy.

According to the American Dental Association, almost
10 percent of the American population is living with ei-
ther type 1 or type 2 diabetes. When diabetes is uncon-
trolled, a person may be more prone to tooth decay due
to having less saliva. Saliva buffers dietary acids, pro-
motes swallowing, and lubricates teeth and gums.

Those with uncontrolled diabetes may experience a higher level of gum inflammation or gingivitis.
They may be prone to infections in their mouths from bacteria, yeast, or ulcers. The risk for perio-
dontal disease—a chronic inflammatory condition destroying the attachment of teeth to the jaw
bone— increases when blood glucose (sugar) levels are poorly controlled. This may make infections
worse and cause tooth loss.

All patients with diabetes are encouraged to obtain regular dental care and schedule an annual den-
tal examination and cleaning to reduce the risk for dental complications associated with diabetes.

To schedule a dental appointment, call:
Clinton Indian Health Clinic at 580.331.3423 or 580.331.3475

Watonga Indian Health Clinic at 580.623.3000

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Hearing Loss and Diabetes

According to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, it
is suggested hearing loss is twice as common in adults with diabetes
when compared to those who do not have the disease. While it cannot
be proven diabetes “causes” hearing loss, diabetes has a significant
impact on nerve function in many other parts of body. It is likely diabe-
tes would have an effect on the nerves of the ears as well. Diabetes
may lead to hearing loss by damaging the nerves and blood vessels of
the inner ear, giving the patient a sensorineural or nerve type hearing
loss.
Hearing Loss is a common problem caused by aging, disease, heredity, and noise. About 17 per-
cent of American adults — 36 million people — report some degree of hearing loss. It is recom-
mended for all adults, especially those with diabetes, to obtain a hearing evaluation.

Don’t be a “No Show”

Please make
the call!

When you cancel the
appointment you can’t keep,

we can provide care to
another patient.

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Many people see the start of a new year as the perfect chance to make some healthy changes. For
most of us, change is hard and may feel impossible. Many of us have tried to eat healthier, exercise
more, quit smoking, or maybe just get a good night’s sleep. Maybe we are successful for a short
time, but gradually slip back into our old ways. Some of us are afraid to try for fear of failing. Some-
times, it is just so overwhelming we don’t even know where to start.

Don’t be afraid to tackle your health goals for 2020! Whatever you want to achieve, your medical
team is by your side. Here are some suggestions to help you be successful. It all starts with making
S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Relevant, and Timely.

Specific - Be very clear in what your goal is. Ask yourself, what do I want to do? Make a clear com-
mitment. “I want to get my diabetes under better control by taking my insulin regularly.” Find what
motivates you. Do you want more energy to play with your kids? Walk up the stairs? Have less
pain? What keeps you going?

Measurable - Set a goal you can track and measure. There is power in writing things down and
seeing change over time.

Achievable - Set yourself up for success. Choose goals you know you can meet. It is okay to start
with a small step, as long as it is a step forward.

Realistic - Is your goal possible to achieve? You may want to compete in the next Olympics, but is
this goal realistic? Similarly, if you have not exercised at all for several years, it is not realistic to set
a goal to run a marathon next month. Be sure the goal is relevant and will make a difference to you.

Timely - Set a goal with a timeline by picking a date and keep track as you go. If your goal is more
long-term, set smaller mini-goals to keep you motivated along the way.

Let S.M.A.R.T. goals be your guide to make change happen in your life. The next time you see your
provider, get serious and get going with making change happen in your life for 2020. You can make
changes and get healthier this year, one S.M.A.R.T. goal at a time!

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The U.S. Surgeon General issued a new report titled, Smoking Cessation: A report of the Surgeon
General. In 1990, the Surgeon General issued a report on The Health Benefits of Smoking Cessa-
tion. This 2020 report is the first Surgeon General’s report since then to focus solely on quitting
smoking.

Cigarette smoking among American adults remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disa-
bility, and death in the U.S. But we also know about 70 percent of U.S. adult smokers want to quit
smoking cigarettes—and the majority of them have tried to do so in the past year.

This report is critical in helping connect more people—possibly even our friends, family and loved
ones—with proven interventions, including Food and Drug Administration approved cessation medi-
cations and/or behavioral counseling.

Specifically, the report:

 Discusses patterns of adult smoking and smoking cessation in the U.S.;

 Updates findings on the biology of addiction and smoking cessation;

 Reviews the immediate—and long-term health benefits of smoking cessation;

 Examines clinical treatments and tools, including counseling and medications, proven to
increase smoking cessation; and

 Highlights population-based strategies proven to increase smoking cessation.

To read the full report and its related materials, go to SurgeonGeneral.gov.

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Congratulations to Clinton Service Unit’s

Quarterly Award Recipients

Employee of the Quarter — Dr. Devyn Staggs

In the short time she’s been at CSU, Dr. Devyn Staggs has been a huge asset to the Optometry De-
partment. “Her customer service skills and bedside manners are exemplary,” said Dr. Matthew Gei-
ger, chief optometrist. “She is one of the friendliest people I know and always arrives with a smile as
she happily greets patients and staff.”
Dr. Staggs has helped improve access to care in the Optometry Department through increasing pa-
tient load and reducing time for patients be seen from two-three months down to two weeks. She
was instrumental in adding a punctual plugs outpatient service for CSU’s dry eye patients. Dr. Staggs
spearheaded a contact lens program for the service unit’s high myopic prescription patients and pro-
cured multiple trial lenses without cost to the clinic's operational budget. This program will increase
the quality of life for CSU patients who depend on thicker lens eye wear for correction. Dr. Staggs
has visited El Reno Indian Health Center to aid in the collection of retinal photo diagnostic imaging
for patients with diabetes through use of the Optos camera, which aided in achieving a 14 percent
increase in Government Performance and Results Act numbers with just two visits.
Dr. Staggs has helped to design and manage a third party budget for our those patients who reside
outside of the service unit with critical eyeglass needs and would otherwise not had the resources to
obtain prescription glasses. Through the management of this program, patients are able to obtain a
pair of quality frames at no cost to the patient every two years.
“Dr. Staggs is a self-starter and will no doubt play an intricate role in this year’s Optometry Plan Do
Study Act involving glaucoma care improvement.”

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Above and Beyond — Brianna Sands

“Brianna Sands is an outstanding employee,” said Sheila Fuller, envi-
ronmental health services supervisor. “She goes above and beyond,
not only in her job duties, but in everything she does.”

Sands seeks to improve the facility in any way she can. She is able to
see the simple things, like moving seating around to make services
more convenient for patients. She anticipates needs of the departments
through providing product and services before items are request.

“Brianna is always on top of her job duties,” Fuller went onto say. “She
is always smiling and ready to help at any given moment. For example, the paper shredding compa-
ny showed up while the Facilities Department was tending to other items. Brianna remembers see-
ing a list in Facilities where all the shredding boxes were located. She obtained the list and took the
shredding company to each department to take care of business.”

Brianna came up with the idea to bless children of the tribal Head Start facilities through organizing
an opportunity for the kids to sit with Santa. She established a toy drive to provide each child who
visited Santa at Clinton Indian Health Center with a small gift, along with cookies and milk.

Outstanding Customer Service — Carolyn Fletcher

Carolyn Fletcher demonstrates exceptional customer service
to our patients. She is a long-time member of the community
and connects easily with the population served. Her commu-
nity ties and concern for the patients are apparent in the way
she interacts with each one individually. Carolyn always has
a smile and positive attitude.

“Carolyn brings a great vibe to the clinic,” said Dana Hay-
worth, nurse manager. “She frequently volunteers to bring patients back and just spend time talking
and better understand what their needs are. These acts to assist the patients relieves front-line staff
from stress related to scheduling conflicts and other issues.”

Carolyn not only represents the service unit during her tour, but is very active in the community.
She has collected items for the local women’s shelter and volunteers at her church. This visibility in
the community builds trust and rapport with patients. Carolyn’s presence in the department and facil-
ity have positively impacted the patients, community and co-workers.

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Kateri Fletcher

Facility Unit Director |El Reno & Watonga Indian

Kateri Fletcher is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and
Arapaho Tribes and comes from the Navajo and Laguna
Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico. Originally from New Mexico,
Kateri relocated to Clinton in 2010 to finish pursuing a col-
lege degree. She holds a bachelor’s degree and two mas-
ter’s degrees from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Her previous work experience includes Red Rock Be-
havioral health in Clinton, Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, and most recently as the Executive
Director of Social Services for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “My passion is to serve Native
people within the health care field,” said Kateri. “I am grateful for the opportunity to do so in the
community I come from.”

Jeanine Seger

Patient Advocate|Clinton Indian Health Center

As an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Jeanine hails
from El Reno, Oklahoma and has lived in Oklahoma for most of her life. She
graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in So-
ciology and went onto pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Uni-
versity of Kansas. Upon graduation, Jeanine began her career as a Social
Worker for IHS in Winslow, Arizona. Her career has taken her to many plac-
es throughout Indian Country, including Alaska, New Mexico, South Dakota and finally back home to
Oklahoma.

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Shayla Schoeppach

Accounting Technician |Clinton Indian Health Center

Shayla Schoeppach grew up in Arapaho, Oklahoma. She has been married
to her husband Steven for 17 years. Together, they have a 14 year old son
and 11 year old daughter. In her spare time, Shayla loves to watch her
children play sports. “I look forward to being a part of the Clinton Indian
Health Center!”

Bobbi Stahorn

X-Ray Technician |Clinton Indian Health Center

Bobbi Stahorn, radiologic technologist, graduated from South-
western Oklahoma State University’s Radiology Technology
program in 2003. Her hometown is Leedy, Oklahoma. Bobbi
currently resides in Clinton with her husband, who is a teacher
and coach at Clinton High School. She has two boys six and
one year of age.

Sherry Mitchell

Medical Support Assistant |Clinton Indian Health Center

Sherry Mitchell grew-up in Amarillo, Texas and graduated high school
in Yukon, Oklahoma. She is the oldest of eight siblings and is a proud
member of the Choctaw Nation. She is blessed to be a mom to two
amazing boys. “I am so happy to be a part of the CSU team!”

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Coronavirus continued from cover...

Further mutations can turn a harmless virus into American public is still very low, although this
a virus causing disease in people. Sometimes risk may change as more information on the vi-
these viruses gain ability to be passed from per- rus becomes available. Below are some steps
son-to-person, which can cause outbreaks like you may take to protect yourself and your fami-
the current coronavirus respiratory illness. ly.

Because this outbreak is so new, there is a lot  Get a flu shot. While the flu shot will not
we do not know about how the virus is spread. protect against coronavirus, influenza caus-
In China, the illness is spreading from person-to es severe disease each year. Obtain a year-
-person and there have been over 6000 identi- ly flu vaccine to protect yourself and your
fied cases and 132 reported deaths thus far. community. Reducing the amount of people
The virus has been identified in 17 countries infected with the flu makes it more difficult
outside of China, including four states in the for new viruses to hide out and go undetect-
United States (Arizona, California, Illinois, and ed amongst common respiratory illnesses
Washington). that frequent this time of year.

To date, the United States has had five cases of  If you have recently traveled outside of
the coronavirus. All of these cases were in trav- the country or have had contact with in-
elers returning from the affected parts of China. ternational travelers, tell your health care
Luckily, these cases have not spread from per- team right away.
son-to-person, which means the risk of corona-
virus respiratory illness in the United States is  Follow common sense rules to protect
very low. against viral diseases. Wash your hands.
Cover your cough. Frequently disinfect sur-
The situation surrounding coronavirus is chang- faces like doorknobs and computer key-
ing all the time. It is important to stay alert and boards. If you are sick with a fever, cough,
take reasonable precautions to stay safe and or breathing difficulties, stay home from
healthy. Quarantine stations are set up at inter- school or work.
national airports to screen at risk travelers in the
hopes of preventing the spread of infection.  Stay alert and aware! The Centers for Dis-
Travel from the center of the outbreak has been ease Control and prevention is an excellent
shut down, and a travel warning has been is- resource for the most up-to-date information
sued to discourage travel to China. on coronavirus. https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/index.html
Outbreaks such as coronavirus can be frighten-
ing. It is important to remember the risk to the

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Pete Bearshield Retires

After serving the past 13 years as a Maintenance Mechanic for
CSU’s Facilities Department, Pete Bearshield is retiring. During
the construction of Clinton Indian Health Center, Bearshield
worked for SGS Construction (2005-2007). His dedication to du-
ty caught the eye of the CSU Facility Manager Richard Crumley,
who brought Bearshield on as a contractor after completion of
the Clinton facility. Bearshield transitioned to a permanent feder-
al employee a few years later. In retirement, Bearshield plans
include traveling, playing hand game tournaments, and catching

CSU wishes Bearshield the best in his retirement years!

Pictured above (left to right): Pete Bearshield speaks to the group at his retirement reception. Bearshield
was presented a Pendleton blanket by CSU employees.

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Have you signed up for your

Personal Health Record

The Indian Health Service Personal Health Record
(PHR) is a website where patient’s may access
their personal health information with access to:

Medications
Lab Results
Track Health Issues
Shot Records
Health Information
Contact Health Care Team

All may be accessed from the privacy of your
personal computer, phone, and/or tablet.

For more information, visit the website below and/or contact a CSU registration clerk.

https://phr.ihs.gov

Mental Health First Aid Training

January 21, 2020
February 19, 2020

Basic Life Support Course

February 27, 2020
March 25, 2020
April 30, 2020

CSU Staff Development Day

April 29, 2020

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For the privacy of our patients,
no photography or video is allowed
in the facilities of Clinton Service Unit.

Thank you for your cooperation.

For when the unexpected happens...

Clinton’s Saturday Convenient Care Clinic

9 am to 1 pm

Walk-ins Only
No appointment needed

Clinton’s Saturday Convenient Care Clinic provides treatment for minor medical needs:

Sore Throat Eye and Skin Infections Earaches
Insect Bites and Rashes Sinus Congestion Minor Cuts and Wounds
Cough Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Fever
Pregnancy Tests Bladder Infections Allergies

Chronic health needs such as diabetes, follow-up appointments, routine prenatal care, pain management, and chronic medication refill renewals
will require an appointment in the primary care clinic, and will not be seen in the Saturday Convenient Care Clinic.

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20/20 for 2020

Your eyes are an important part of your health. Follow these simple guidelines for maintaining healthy eyes well into your
golden years.

1. Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You may think your vision is fine, but visiting your eye care profes-
sional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. Some people don’t realize they may
see better with glasses or contact lenses. Many common eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease,
and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect
these diseases in their early stages.

2. Maintain your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Ninety percent of blindness caused by diabetes is preventable. Ask
your health care team to help you set and reach goals to manage your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholester-
ol—also known as the ABCs of diabetes.

3. Know your family’s eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It ’s im-
portant to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition, since many are hereditary.

4. Eat right to protect your sight. You may have heard carrots are good for your eyes, but eating a diet rich in
fruits and vegetables—particularly dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens—keeps your eyes
healthy. There are eye health benefits to eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

5. Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing diabetes and other
conditions, which may lead to vision loss. If you’re having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

6. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home. Protective eyewear are
specially designed to provide the correct protection for the activity in which you’re engaged.

7. Quit smoking or never start. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related
macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which may lead to blindness.

8. Be cool and wear your shades. Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to
protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100
percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.

9. Give your eyes a rest. If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you some-
times forget to blink and your eyes may get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away 20 feet in
front of you for 20 seconds. This short exercise can help reduce eyestrain.

10. Clean your hands and your contact lenses properly. To
avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thor-
oughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses.

11. Practice workplace eye safety. When protective eye-
wear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wear-
ing the appropriate type at all times, and encourage your
coworkers to do the same.

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Clinton Service Unit

Phone 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
Dr. Maqbool, Dr. Garner & Jessica Van Den Berg Dr. Egan, Dr. Hartnett,
Dr. Molina, Ginger Woodall, & Michelle Beshaw Apts: (580) 331-3412 & Dr. Mejias
Apts: (580) 331-3424 Nurse: (580) 331-3412 Apts: (580) 331-3466
Nurse: (580) 331-3424 PRC: (580) 331-3513 Nurse: (580) 331-3466
PRC: (580) 331-3363 PRC: (580) 331-3307
(580) 331-3420

DEPARTMENTS

Audiology: (580)331-3482 Behavioral Health: (580) 331-3485 Chiropractic: (580) 331-3439
Dental: (580) 331-3423 Nutrition: (580) 331-3458 Optometry: (580) 331-3413
Pharmacy: (580) 331-3351 Physical Therapy: (580) 331-3439 Podiatry: (580) 331-3439
PHN: (580) 331-3471 PRC: (580) 331-3590 Radiology: (580) 331-3415
Release of Info: (580) 331-3377 Wound Care: (580) 331-3439

EL RENO INDIAN HEALTH CENTER (405) 234-8400
1801 Parkview Drive ~ El Reno, OK ~ 73036

Request to establish chart: (405) 234-8427

Eagle Medical Home Otter Medical Home Pediatrics

Dr. Garcia & Monica Holcomb Dr. Renshaw & Fayth-An Hope Gray Dr. Mejias
Apts: (405) 234-8411 Apts: (405) 234-8411 Apts: (405) 234-8411
Nurse: (405) 234-8411 Nurse: (405) 234-8411 Nurse: (405) 234-8411
PRC: (580) 331-3336 PRC: (580) 331-3419 PRC: (580) 331-3419

Behavioral Health: (405) 234-8426 DEPARTMENTS PHN: (405) 234-8430
PRC: (405) 234-8432
Pharmacy: (405) 234-8423
Release of Info: (405) 234-8403

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 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 PRC: (580) 331-3590

PHN: (580) 623-4991
Release of Info: (580) 623-4991

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Self-Enroll for Text Message
Appointment Reminders

Clinton Receive fast and convenient communication on your next appointment at
Service Unit the tip of your finger tips. To receive text message appointment

CLINTON reminders, patients may self-enroll into the system through calling
580.331.3533. Simply follow the spoken instructions and enter your
10321 N. 2274 Road
Clinton, OK 73601 health record number.
(580) 331.3300
Those who opt in for a text message appointment reminder will not
Cedar (580) 331.3424 receive a phone call reminder in conjunction with the text. Parents may
Sage (580) 331.3389
SweetGrass (580) 331.3376 also enroll to receive a text message reminder for their child’s
Peds (580) 331.3466 appointments.
Fax (580) 323.2579
Hours of Operation Tell us how we’re doing...

Monday—Friday We invite you tell us how we’re doing and take
8 am to 5 pm our short online patient survey.
Saturday
For a paper copy, please stop by registration.
Convenient Care Clinic
9 am to 1 pm 2020 CSU Patient Survey

EL RENO https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSUPatientSurvey

1801 Parkview Drive CSU VISION
El Reno, OK 73036
Provide quality health care services focusing on prevention, restoration and
(405) 234.8400 collaborative relationships that are valued and “exceed the needs” of our
Eagle, Otter & Peds patients, community and tribal partners.

(405) 234.8411
Fax (405) 234-8435
Hours of Operation

Monday—Friday
8 am to 5 pm

WATONGA

1305 S Clarence Nash Blvd.
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-4991
Turtle & Peds
(580) 623-4991
Fax (580) 623-5490
Hours of Operation
Monday — Friday
8 am to 5 pm