Wanblee Indian Health Service

09/04/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 09/04/2025
Please be advised of an upcoming change in how diabetic supplies are dispensed at our pharmacy. Previously, certain supplies may have been available directly from the pharmacy window without a prescription. However, to ensure uniformity in our dispensing practices and to align with best healthcare standards, all diabetic supplies will now necessitate a prescription from your healthcare provider. This transition means that going forward, diabetic supplies will be refilled and dispensed through the identical, secure process utilized for all other prescribed medications. We encourage patients to proactively obtain prescriptions from their physicians for all necessary diabetic supplies to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted experience when picking up these vital items.
Your Healthcare Team is working to ensure that all diabetic medication orders include the required supply prescription but want our patients to be aware of this change in process.

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 09/04/2025

Please be advised of an upcoming change in how diabetic supplies are dispensed at our pharmacy. Previously, certain supplies may have been available directly from the pharmacy window without a prescription. However, to ensure uniformity in our dispensing practices and to align with best healthcare standards, all diabetic supplies will now necessitate a prescription from your healthcare provider. This transition means that going forward, diabetic supplies will be refilled and dispensed through the identical, secure process utilized for all other prescribed medications. We encourage patients to proactively obtain prescriptions from their physicians for all necessary diabetic supplies to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted experience when picking up these vital items.

Your Healthcare Team is working to ensure that all diabetic medication orders include the required supply prescription but want our patients to be aware of this change in process.

08/28/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 08/28/2025

Please remember to obtain your medication refills prior to the upcoming holiday.

Pine Ridge Hospital outpatient clinic and pharmacy will be open on Labor Day: Monday September 1st, 2025 from 12:00PM – 5:00PM.

Pine Ridge Service Unit outlying outpatient clinics and pharmacies will be closed: Monday, September 1st, 2025.
• Clinics affected: Kyle Health Center, Wanblee Health Center, and LaCreek Health Clinic.

On Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 the following clinics and pharmacies will be open as normal:
• Pine Ridge Hospital (605) 867-5131
• Kyle Health Center (605) 455-2451
• Wanblee Health Center (605) 462-6155
• LaCreek Health Clinic (605) 685-2880

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit team

08/06/2025

Join us in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week!

Breastfeeding supports healthy growth and development, boosts immunity, and builds a strong bond between mother and baby. Find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding: https://bit.ly/3Kastjg

07/02/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 07/02/2025

Please remember to obtain your medication refills prior to the upcoming holiday.

Pine Ridge Hospital Outpatient clinic and Pharmacy will be open on Friday July 4th, 2025 from 12:00PM – 5:00PM.

Pine Ridge Service Unit Outlying Outpatient clinics and Pharmacies will be closed: Friday July 4th, 2025, for observation of Independence Day.
• Clinics affected: Kyle Health Center, Wanblee Health Center, and LaCreek Health Clinic.

Nurse only visits are available for vaccination updates.

On Monday July 7th, 2025, the following clinics and pharmacies will be open as normal:
• Pine Ridge Hospital (605) 867-5131
• Kyle Health Center (605) 455-2451
• Wanblee Health Center (605) 462-5641
• LaCreek Health Clinic (605) 685-2880

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit team

06/27/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: June 27th, 2025
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.
Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected.
The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps protect you, the people around you, and our community. If you are not vaccinated, consider staying at home or away from crowded areas until measles cases in the area decrease, especially to protect people in your family that could get very sick.
Symptoms include high fever, (may spike to 104 degrees F.) cough, runny nose, red and/or watery eyes, or rash (break out 3-5 days after symptoms begin).
• If a patient needs to know their MMR status or their child's MMR status. They can call the PHN communicable disease line at 605-867-3300, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays).
If you think that you or someone in your family have measles, quarantine from others and call a healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency room. You can call one of the numbers below and ask for guidance on your next steps.
• Pine Ridge Outpatient Department: 605-867-3184, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays and most holidays from 12 PM to 5 PM.
• Pine Ridge Pediatric Department: 605-867-3446, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Wanblee Health Center: 605-462-5641. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. excluding federal holidays.
• Kyle Health Center: 605-455-8261. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. excluding federal holidays.
• Pine Ridge Emergency Department: 605-867-3339. 24 hours 7 days a week. Please try to utilize the Health Centers, Outpatient department, and Pediatric department numbers before calling them during working hours.
All individuals should consult with their health care providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine. CDC has recently updated their recommendation supporting administration of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.
Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: June 27th, 2025

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected.

The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps protect you, the people around you, and our community. If you are not vaccinated, consider staying at home or away from crowded areas until measles cases in the area decrease, especially to protect people in your family that could get very sick.

Symptoms include high fever, (may spike to 104 degrees F.) cough, runny nose, red and/or watery eyes, or rash (break out 3-5 days after symptoms begin).
• If a patient needs to know their MMR status or their child's MMR status. They can call the PHN communicable disease line at 605-867-3300, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays).

If you think that you or someone in your family have measles, quarantine from others and call a healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency room. You can call one of the numbers below and ask for guidance on your next steps.

• Pine Ridge Outpatient Department: 605-867-3184, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays and most holidays from 12 PM to 5 PM.
• Pine Ridge Pediatric Department: 605-867-3446, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Wanblee Health Center: 605-462-5641. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. excluding federal holidays.
• Kyle Health Center: 605-455-8261. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. excluding federal holidays.
• Pine Ridge Emergency Department: 605-867-3339. 24 hours 7 days a week. Please try to utilize the Health Centers, Outpatient department, and Pediatric department numbers before calling them during working hours.

All individuals should consult with their health care providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine. CDC has recently updated their recommendation supporting administration of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

06/27/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: June 27th, 2025
Good morning! Our Pediatrics Department at Pine Ridge Hospital is pleased to announce the
opening of our walk in school sports physical schedule. We've designated every Wednesday for
these physicals, with a structured schedule for specific schools to help streamline the process and
to ensure a quicker and more efficient experience. While students from any school are welcome to
utilize the walk in Wednesdays You can also schedule their appointments any day of the week by
calling 605-867-3333 or by visiting the Pediatrics Department at Pine Ridge Hospital.
Please see the schedule for designated school days:
• OLL 07/02/2025
• Loneman 07/09/2025
• Batesland School 07/16/2025
• Wounded Knee 07/23/2025
• Wolf Creek/Lakota Tech 7/30/2025
• Mayhpiya Luta 08/06/2025
• Pine Ridge School 08/13/2025
Kyle health center is doing sports physicals by appointments, please call (605) 455-8270 to
schedule. Kyle Health Center will also be doing walk in sports physicals at Little Wound School on
the following days.
• 7/16/25
• 7/23/25
• 7/30/25
Wanblee Health Center is doing sports physicals by appointment, please call (605)462-5641 to
schedule.
LaCreek IHS Clinic is doing sports physicals by appointment, please call (605) 685-2880 to
schedule.
Thank you,
Pine Ridge Service Unit team

06/16/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: June 16, 2025
Juneteenth Freedom Day Thursday June 19, 2025
Please plan ahead for medication refills and pickups medication refills prior to the
upcoming holiday.
Wanblee Health Center, Kyle Health Center and LaCreek Clinic and Outpatient
Pharmacies will be closed Thursday, June 19th in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
•HOLIDAY CLINIC will be available at Pine Ridge Hospital. Outpatient Clinic and
Outpatient Pharmacy will be open on Thursday June 19, 2025 from 12:00 pm to
5:00 pm.
If you have questions regarding communicable diseases – you can call
•PRSU Communicable Disease Line 605-867-3300 (M-F 8:00 am to 4:30pm -
except for holidays)
On Friday June 20, 2025 the following clinics and pharmacies will be open as
normal:
• Pine Ridge Hospital (605) 867-5131
• Kyle Health Center (605) 455-8261
• Wanblee Health Center (605) 462-5641
• LaCreek Health Clinic (605) 685-2880
Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit team

05/30/2025

The Pine Ridge Service Unit Pharmacy Department is currently hiring Pharmacy Aides/Technicians for career ladder positions. These are excellent entry-level opportunities. No prior experience is required. Candidates with pharmacy technician experience may qualify to start at a higher grade.
Please use the link below to apply.
The announcement closes on June 6, 2025.
There are openings in Pine Ridge Hospital and Kyle Health Center.
Apply now via USAJOBS:
USAJOBS - Job Announcement
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/836589200

This announcement is to fill current and may fill future Pharmacy Technician vacancies within the Great Plains at the Service Units listed. A qualification review will be conducted, and qualified candidates will be referred to the locations selected by applicant. The presence of a location d...

05/30/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: May 30, 2025
Although there have not been any documented case of Measles in South Dakota, your healthcare team is being proactive and providing you with pertinent information to protect you, your family, and community.
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.
Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected.
The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps protect you, the people around you, and our community. If you are not vaccinated, consider staying at home or away from crowded areas until measles cases in the area decrease, especially to protect people in your family that could get very sick.
Symptoms include high fever, (may spike to 104 degrees F.) cough, runny nose, red and/or watery eyes, or rash (break out 3-5 days after symptoms begin).
• If a patient needs to know their MMR status or their child's MMR status. They can call the PHN communicable disease line at 605-867-3300, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays).
• Pine Ridge Outpatient Department: 605-867-3184, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays and most holidays from 12 PM to 5 PM.
If you think that you or someone in your family have measles, stay away from others and call a healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency room.
All individuals should consult with their health care providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine. CDC has recently updated their recommendation supporting administration of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality
Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: May 30, 2025

Although there have not been any documented case of Measles in South Dakota, your healthcare team is being proactive and providing you with pertinent information to protect you, your family, and community.

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected.

The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It’s never too late to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps protect you, the people around you, and our community. If you are not vaccinated, consider staying at home or away from crowded areas until measles cases in the area decrease, especially to protect people in your family that could get very sick.

Symptoms include high fever, (may spike to 104 degrees F.) cough, runny nose, red and/or watery eyes, or rash (break out 3-5 days after symptoms begin).

• If a patient needs to know their MMR status or their child's MMR status. They can call the PHN communicable disease line at 605-867-3300, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays).

• Pine Ridge Outpatient Department: 605-867-3184, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays and most holidays from 12 PM to 5 PM.

If you think that you or someone in your family have measles, stay away from others and call a healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency room.

All individuals should consult with their health care providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine. CDC has recently updated their recommendation supporting administration of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

05/22/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: May 22, 2025

Please remember to obtain your medication refills prior to the upcoming holiday.

Pine Ridge Hospital Outpatient clinic and Pharmacy will be open on Monday May 26, 2025 from 12:00PM – 5:00PM.

Pine Ridge Service Unit outlying Outpatient clinics and Pharmacies will be closed: Monday May 26, 2025.
• Clinics affected: Kyle Health Center, Wanblee Health Center, and LaCreek Health Clinic.

On Tuesday May 26, 2025 the following clinics and pharmacies will be open as normal:
• Pine Ridge Hospital (605) 867-5131
• Kyle Health Center (605) 455-2451
• Wanblee Health Center (605) 462-6155
• LaCreek Health Clinic (605) 685-2880

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit team

05/07/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Reservation
Date: May 7th,2025

Greetings Relatives,

At the PRSU Kyle Health Center, we are committed to providing outstanding care and ensuring easy access to our services.

In an effort to improve your experience and connect more efficiently with the support you need; we are pleased to share the direct contact numbers for each of our departments.

We do have an automated phone system (605) 455-2451, but you may also call directly to the department you need.

• Outpatient: (605) 455-8261, (605) 455-8262, (605) 455-8258
• Pediatrics: (605) 455-8270
• Dental: (605) 455-8205
• Medical Records Release Of Information office: (605) 455-8220
• Behavioral Health: (605) 455-8202
• Optometry: (605) 455-8221
• Four Directions Clinic: (605) 455-8219
• X-Ray: (605) 455-8241
• Lab: (605) 455-8222
• Pharmacy: (605) 455-8225
• Pharmacy Refill Line: (605) 455-8226

Our dedicated staff in each department are ready to assist you directly with appointment scheduling, prescription information, follow-ups, and any questions you may have.

We value your time and trust, and we are continuously working to improve your experience with us.

If you have any questions or feedback, please call LCDR Dwan Kendrick RN, PRSU Deputy CEO at (605) 252-1632.

Thank you for choosing PRSU Kyle Health Center for your healthcare needs.

04/11/2025

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 04/11/2025

Greetings,

We have an important announcement for the patients of the Kyle Health Center. Starting Friday, April 25th, 2025, our facility will undergo construction to modernize our Pharmacy. This improvement project will require a temporary relocation of our medication pick-up window. The new pick-up window will be located further down the hall way next to the vending machines. (see picture below)

Please be advised, this move will begin on Friday April 25th. On that day, the pharmacy will be operating at a reduced capacity and any refills requested on that Friday will be filled the following Monday. Please plan accordingly and, if needed, request refills ahead of time.

Monday April 28th, Kyle pharmacy is expected to be fully operational in its new location.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Kyle Health Center at 605-455-8225