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JUNE 1, 2019
Grand Ronde Health &
Wellness Pharmacy
Please be advised for: Refill Requests
In order to best serve you, please note the
following time requirements for your refill requests:
(Valid) Refills remaining – Called in between 8:30 to 11 a.m.,
anticipated pickup/send out by 5 p.m. Called in after 11 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. next day pickup, excluding holidays and weekends.
NO refills remaining – up to 7 days*
*This allows us time to coordinate and correct
any needs that may exist for your refill
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE OUT 
BEFORE THIS TIME FRAME ON A MAINTENANCE
MEDICATION SO THAT WE CAN BEST
ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEEDS.
Thank you for allowing us to
serve your prescriptions needs.
Health & Wellness Center hours
The Health & Wellness Center is pleased to add additional access for
patients during holiday weeks on Thursday mornings. The clinic will be
scheduling patients at 8 a.m. every Thursday preceding or following a
holiday closure.
Urgent care also will be available during this time.
IMPORTANT - TRIBAL
MEMBERS WITH MEDICARE!
If you have received a new Medicare card, please
forward a copy to Barbara Steere. You can mail 
or e-mail a copy of the new card.
Please mail to:
Barbara Steere
Skookum Health Assistance Program
9605 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
barbara.steere@grandronde.org
Give us a call if you have any questions –
Barbara Steere at 503-879-2487
or Tresa Mercier at 503-879-2008 .
It’s all about you. Know your
body. Know your symptoms.
Most importantly, know the
right kind of appointment
for you.
Emergency Care – suitable when you are
experiencing life-threatening conditions or
symptoms. Call 911 or go to the
Emergency Room if you experience
any of the following:
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Severe Abdominal Pain
Seizure activity/loss of consciousness
Amputations
Chest Pain
Uncontrolled bleeding
Life-Threatening injury
One-sided weakness
Severe wounds
Stroke-like symptoms (see below)
Walk-In Clinic – suitable for acute
conditions (minor injury or illness).
Examples include:
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Immunizations
Allergy symptoms
Asthma (mild asthma attack) symptoms
Bronchitis & respiratory illness
Colds, Chest congestion
Ear ache
Flu Shots (when available)
Flu Symptoms
Insect Bites
Minor cuts, scrapes, burns
Sinus infection symptoms
Skin conditions
Sore throat
Sprains/strains
STD’s
Stomach problems
Urinary Tract Infection symptoms
Walk-In Hours are available:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri : 8am-12pm &
1pm-5pm
Thurs: 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Primary Care Appointment – suitable
for prevention and management of
chronic disease that may require
treatment or management over longer
periods of time. Examples include:
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Anxiety Medication
Chronic (long-term) pain
Chronic Illness such as:
o Diabetes
o Heart disease
o Hypertension
o High cholesterol
General assistance paperwork
Neck or back conditions
ODOT physicals/Paperwork
Physicals
Orthotic/Prosthetic Care
Routine Medical Refills
SSI (Disability) paperwork
Well-Child exams
Well-woman Exams/PAP smear
Workman’s Compensation (On the
job injuries)
Schedule a regular appointment with
your GRHWC Primary Care Provider by
calling (503)879-2002.
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Health & Wellness Center closures
• Wednesday, July 3 – Noon
• Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day
Be sure to request your prescriptions
early to cover closure days.