Osage Nation Counseling Center

03/09/2026

🌟🥚 Join Us for the 2nd Annual Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt! 🥚🌟

The Osage Nation Health System invites families and community members to a night of fun, glowing eggs, and exciting activities for all ages! Bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy an evening full of laughter, games, and community celebration.

📅 Thursday, April 2
🕕 6:00 PM – On-Site Registration Begins
📍located at the Osage Nation Outdoor Health Complex behind the Wahzhazhe Health Center.

Event Schedule:
🥚 7:00 PM – Egg Hunt (Ages 0–3)
🚶 7:30 PM – Fun Walk
✨ 8:15 PM – Glow in the Dark Egg Hunts
🎬 8:30 PM – Movie Screening: Zootopia 2
🥚 8:30 PM – Adult Easter Egg Hunt (18+)

🎉 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Enjoy:
🎈 Inflatables & Bounce Houses
🌭 Free Hot Dogs (while supplies last)
🚚 Food Trucks
🎮 Games
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities for all ages
🦋 A sensory-friendly area will be available for youth who may benefit from a quiet space during the event.

Bring your baskets, your glow gear, and get ready for a night of glowing fun under the stars! ✨

03/04/2026

🚨 Be Prepared to Save a Life 🚨
Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Kits Available
(Includes Narcan Nasal Spray)

Overdoses can happen in any community. Being prepared can save a life.

Osage Nation Health System’s Prevention Department is offering free opioid overdose prevention kits, which include Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray and simple instructions on how to respond in an emergency. Just like a first aid kit, it’s always better to have it and not need it.

These kits help individuals, families, and communities respond quickly to an opioid overdose while emergency services are on the way.

⚠️ Always dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Kits are available to Osage county residents. Kits can be picked up or delivered by the Prevention Department during normal business hours.

Request a Narcan Kit
for responding
Scan the QR code or submit a request online:
🔗 https://osagehealth.org/tribal-opioid-response/

📧 prevention@osagehealth.org

📞 918-287-9316

By carrying Narcan and knowing how to use it, you could help save a life in your community.

03/02/2026

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Holiday Closure Notice
In observance of Osage Nation Sovereignty Day, the Osage Nation Health System (ONHS) and the Wahzhazhe Health Center will be closed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

This includes:
• Counseling Center
• Grant Programs
• Title VI – Elder Nutrition

We encourage all patients to request medication refills in advance to avoid any interruption in care.
For the latest updates and closure notifications, please follow the Osage Nation Health System on Facebook.
📞 Wahzhazhe Health Center: 918.287.9300
💊 Pharmacy: 918.287.9373

02/13/2026

Out of respect to the family of former Principal Chief Jim Gray and the Osage Nation community, Family Violence Prevention has postponed this weekends Valentine Hand Game. A new date will be announced.

02/06/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).

Dating violence is more common than many people realize, especially among teens and young adults.
• 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a dating partner before adulthood.
• Nearly 43% of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive behaviors in dating relationships.

Each February, communities across the country come together to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for healthy relationships, working to stop dating abuse before it starts.

The 2026 TDVAM theme, “Real Love Respects,” centers on a simple but powerful truth: respect is non-negotiable. In a world full of mixed messages about love and relationships, this message matters more than ever.

Real love is earned.
Real love is honest.
Real love never makes you question your worth.

If it’s real, it’s respectful.

Show your support for healthy relationships and survivors of teen dating violence by wearing orange on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention
📍 1201 E. 11th St., Pawhuska, OK 74056
📞 Office: 539-212-2411
☎️ Crisis Line (24/7): 866-897-4747

You’re not alone. Support is here. 💜

01/28/2026

Join this initiative we support: Research Study for Native American Smokers

Get paid to quit smoking while helping researchers better understand chronic pain risk among Native Americans.

What’s involved:
• 2 in-person visits to assess physiology
• An 8-week smartphone-based quit-smoking program
• Compensation provided (up to $520)

You may qualify if you:
• Identify as Native American
• Are a current smoker
• Are 18 years or older
• Do not have chronic pain

📱 Scan the QR code to learn more
📧 tulsa.plan@gmail.com
📞 918-660-3048

IRB approved by the Indian Health Service – Oklahoma City Area Office and the University of Oklahoma Health Campus.

01/27/2026

🚨 WEATHER & SAFETY NOTICE 🚨

Please use extreme caution when visiting Osage Nation Health System Clinic and Title VI locations. Snow and ice removal is still ongoing, and slick areas and spots remain due to recent snowfall and low temperatures.

Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

For closures and real-time updates, please follow Osage Nation Health System on Facebook.

📞 Health Center: 918.287.9300
💊 Pharmacy: 918.287.9373

01/26/2026

❄️ Delayed Opening & Service Update ❄️

Due to inclement weather, Osage Nation Health System facilities will open at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27.

This delayed opening includes the Counseling Center, Grant Programs, and Title VI.
Patients with pending appointments will be contacted to reschedule. Please remain weather aware and travel safely.

🍽️ Elder Nutrition Services (Both Sites):

📍 Tuesday
• Shelf-stable meals available for carry-out at the door
• Native American Elders only
• No home-delivered routes will run
• Drivers will contact clients to notify them that services will resume on Wednesday

📍 Wednesday
• Hot meal service available for dine-in and carry-out
• Home-delivered meal routes will resume

📲 Follow Osage Nation Health System on Facebook for the latest updates on closures and service changes.

01/26/2026

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HS Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
The IHS Scholarship Program (https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/) is currently accepting applications for scholarship support for the 2026–2027 academic year. The IHS strives to develop our next generation of leaders, as well as help make the pursuit of a meaningful career in Indian health attainable for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The list of 2026-2027 Scholarship Program Eligible Degree Programs is available here (https://www.ihs.gov/sites/scholarship/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/documents/2026-2027_IHS_Scholarship_Comparison_Chart.pdf). Eligible students are encouraged to apply by February 28.

IHS Scholarship Program funding plays a vital role in reducing the financial burden of health professions educational costs for tribal members, while increasing the number of American Indian and Alaska Native health care professionals. These scholarships are essential to expanding access to care and addressing clinical shortages within our communities. Learn more about IHS student opportunities here (https://www.ihs.gov/careeropps/studentopportunities/).

01/25/2026

🚨 WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE ❄️

Due to ongoing impacts of the weather event, Osage Nation Health System facilities will be closed on Monday, January 26.

This closure includes:
• Counseling Center
• Grant Programs
• Title VI Services

Patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to reschedule. Your safety is our priority, please remain weather aware and take precautions when traveling.

📲 Follow Osage Nation Health System on Facebook for the latest updates and closure information.

☎️ Wahzhazhe Health Center: 918.287.9300
💊 Pharmacy: 918.287.9373

Stay safe and warm. ❄️💙