CHR’s strive to serve the community in a professional, confidential, courteous manner. Health education & home visits are essential to understanding the disease process better. We are advocates for the patients and family. CHR’s encourage family members to get involved in their health and the health of their family members.

The CHR Department has eight employees: two CNA’s, one administrative assistance, one Data Entry Clerk, four Transporters/translators. 

Services Offered
  • Home visits to tribal members who are high–risk elders or those prone to illnesses
  • Interpret for Kickapoo speakers
  • Make appointments for tribal members who need assistance
  • Medication request/deliveries – please allow 48 hours for delivery
  • We will deliver medication to our Kickapoo Elders in our tribal jurisdiction when notified
  • Check vital signs at Nutrition every Friday morning if staff available
  • Handout health information about community happenings
  • Assist patients with paperwork as needed
  • Check on tribal members who are in the hospital or nursing home
  • Loan program for wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, etc. (call for details)
  • Assists elders with appointments to receive dentures, hearing aids, eye care/glasses
Priorities
  • Elder’s 50 years & older who reside in our service area
  • Referrals from Contract Health Services
  • Patients who have appointments with specialty physician consultants for diagnostic testing and/or evaluations
  • Patients who are physically handicapped as defined by state and/or federal guidelines
  • Appointments (with only a referral ) for pre-natal women
Transport Eligibility
  • Patient must reside in the Kickapoo Tribal Health Center jurisdiction (see map)
  • Call 48 hours in advance or as soon as possible for transport
  • Member of Kickapoo Tribe
  • Limited access to other transportation
  • We offer transportation on a need to transport only, so please use discretion when requesting this service
Regulations of Transportation
  • NO SMOKING in KTHC Vehicles per GSA Guidelines
  • MAY NOT be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • All passengers MUST wear seatbelts
  • 48-hour advanced notification for regular appointments
  • One week advanced notification for major appointments that require all day services (i.e., surgery)
  • Must notify the CHR department if alternate transportation is found
  • ZERO tolerance for harmful/ dangerous/ abusive/ physical or verbal behavior to other clients or staff
Requests will need to be made 48-hours in advance
Contact Us

Phone: 405.964.2081 ext 313

Direct Line: 405.964.5055