The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Remains in Phase Three: Prior to entry into a government building everyone is required to screen, temp check, and wear a mask.
COVID 19 vaccines are available at the Prairie Band Health Center, contact 785-966-8200 and select option 1.
For specific guidance related to the coronavirus visit www.coronavirus.gov or visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov.
- Mental Health Resource List
- Southern Plains Tribal Health Board
- A Guide to Home-Proofing for Flu, Coronavirus and Other Illnesses
- CDC – Guidance for Tribal Communities
- CDC – Recommendations for Tribal Ceremonies & Gatherings
- CDC – Everyone Can Make Thanksgiving Safer
- KDHE – When to Release Cases & Contacts from Isolation and Quarantine
- KDHE – Isolation & Quarantine FAQs
- Johns Hopkins – Caring for Someone at Home
- Johns Hopkins – Measuring Your COVID-19 Risk During Daily Activities
- Johns Hopkins – Face Masks and COVID-19: What Community Members Need to Know
Here is a collection of information regarding the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in relation to COVID-19.
- 9.29.21 – Don’t let the term “Underlying health conditions” keep you from getting a COVID-19 Booster
- 9.29.21 – Fire Keepers Elder Center COVID-19 Guidelines
- 9.28.21 – Certain Groups Are Encouraged to Receive Their COVID-19 Booster
- 9.28.21 – Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Seeks Community Engagement to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Kansas Tribal Communities
- 9.27.21 – ARPA Distribution #2 – Members Only Portal
- 9.3.21 – Some Kansas Youth May be Eligible for Pandemic Relief Payments, Other Benefits – Deadline for Applications is September 10th
- 8.17.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine: Do You Need an Additional Dose?
- 7.29.21 – New Guidance on COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
- 7.19.21 – CARES Act Distribution #2 – Members Only Portal
- 6.24.21 – Special Coronavirus Relief Benefit – Members Only Portal
- 5.17.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Extends COVID-19 Vaccinations to Eligible Patients Age 12 and Up
- 4.26.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Surpasses 4,000 Vaccination Doses
- 4.15.21 Hands-free temperature kiosk coming soon
- 3.31.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Vaccinations – Moving Forward
- 3.29.21 – Governor Kelly Recognizes Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
- 3.25.21 Prairie Band Health Center Hosting Mass Vaccination Walk-in Clinic
- 3.22.21 – Prairie Band Health Center to Host Mass Vaccination Event
- 3.15.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance to Jackson County Residents
- 3.15.21 – Prairie Band Health Center to Continue Walk-in Vaccine Clinic for PBHC Eligible Patients
- 3.8.21 – Prairie Band Health Center is Offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Clinic This Week
- 3.8.21 – Hunter Health Clinic Hosting Native American COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
- 3.1.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Surpasses 1,000 Vaccinated
- 2.22.21 – Are You Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine at the Prairie Band Health Center?
- 2.17.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Enters Phase 3 of COVID Vaccination
- 2.10.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Enters Phase 2a of COVID Vaccination
- 2.9.21 – Prairie Band Health Center Update
- 1.1321 – Prairie Band Health Center COVID-19 Update
- 1.7.21 – PBPN Re-files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Treasury Handling Of CARES Funds
- 12.29.20 – 250 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Available at Prairie Band Health Center
- 12.17.20 – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine
- 11.6.20 – Prairie Band Behavioral Health Facility Closure
- 11.4.20 – PBPN Announces Upcoming Virtual Town Halls
- 10.23.20 – PBPN Motor Vehicle Closure
- 10.23.20 – PBPN Judicial Center Closure
- 10.22.20 – PBPN Building Closure Updates
- 10.20.20 – PBPN Social Services Announces New Program
- 10.20.20 – PBPN General Public Transportation Update
- 10.9.20 – PBPN General Council Meeting Update
- 8.21.20 – We-Ta-Se Powwow Update
- 8.18.20 – Message to the Nation – 8.18.20
- 8.17.20 – PBPN COVID Case Count Update
- 8.17.20 – PBPN Per Capita In-Person Pick-up No Longer An Option
- 8.5.20 – Public Notice: ICDBG-CARES Act Citizen Participation and Comment Process
- 7.28.20 – PBPN COVID Case Count Update
- 7.20.20 – PBPN Reports Two New Cases of COVID
- 7.16.20 – KDHE Mobile Testing Unit Benefits Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
- 7.6.20 – PBPN Operations Update
- 6.30.20 – PBPN Suspends July General Council Meeting
- 6.25.20 – PBPN General Welfare Distribution Documents – Members Only Portal
- 6.25.20 – CARES Act Distribution – Minor Request Form
- 6.24.20 – PBPN Reports Fourth Confirmed Case of COVID-19
- 6.22.20 – Letter to the PBPN Membership – Special Coronavirus Relief Benefit – Members Only Portal
- 6.15.20 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort Re-Opens to Waiting Patrons
- 6.15.20 – Statement to the Nation – CARES Act Suit
- 6.11.20 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort to Re-Open June 15
- 6.8.20 – PBPN Sues Treasury Secretary to Delay Distribution of Tribal CARES Funding
- 6.8.20 – Letter to the PBPN Membership – CARES Act – Members Only Portal
- 6.4.20 – PBPN Per Capita & Automatic Payments
- 6.4.20 – PBPN Reports Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
- 6.4.20 – COVID-19 and Our Community
- 6.2.20 – PBPN Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
- 6.1.20 – PBPN Transportation Update
- 6.1.20 – PBPN Social Service Department Update
- 5.28.20 – PBP Nation Operations Update
- 5.26.20 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort Temporary Amenities Closing
- 5.21.20 – Message to the Nation
- 5.15.20 – Prairie Band Health Center Update
- 5.12.20 – PBPN We-Ta-Se Memorial Day Activity Update
- 5.8.20 – Tribal Council Statement of Activities – Members Only Portal
- 5.7.20 – Spring 2020 General Council Meeting Cancelled
- 4.30.20 – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Operations Update
- 4.29.20 – PBPN Annual Powwow Update
- 4.27.20 – PBPN Transportation – Essential Trips Only Extended
- 4.24.20 – DCF Partners with Local Agencies to Distribute Food to Local Communities
- 4.23.20 – PBCR Commissary Available to Kansas Tribes
- 4.23.20 – COVID-19 Information Updates: Masks, Changes in Criteria Checklist
- 4.22.20 – 2020 Annual Potawatomi Gathering Canceled
- 4.16.20 – Prairie Band Health Center Update
- 4.15.20 – COVID-19 Terms Made Simple
- 4.9.20 – PBCR Commissary & Curbside Pick-up Update
- 4.7.20 – New To-Go Food Option Available at Prairie Band Casino & Resort
- 4.7.20 – PBPN Summer Youth Program Update
- 4.6.20 – PBPN Food Distribution Program Update
- 4.2.20 – COVID-19 Medicare Scam
- 4.2.20 – COVID-19 Information Updates: Response Efforts, Symptom Checklist, Map
- 4.1.20 – Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 4.1.20 – PBPN General Public Transportation Donation Drive to be Re-scheduled
- 3.31.20 – Prairie Peoples Park, Playgrounds and COVID-19
- 3.31.20 – PBPN General Public Transportation Update
- 3.31.20 – PBPN Housing Update
- 3.31.20 – Temporary Commissary Opening to Assist PBPN Membership
- 3.31.20 – Fire Keepers Elder Center Delivery Update
- 3.30.20 – PBPN Government Update
- 3.27.20 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort Extends Closure
- 3.24.20 – Prairie Band Health Center Update
- 3.23.20 – PBPN Reports PUI is Negative for COVID-19
- 3.20.20 – PBPN Food Distribution Program Update
- 3.20.20 – PBPN Child Support Services Update
- 3.20.20 – Planning & Environmental Protection (PEP) Update
- 3.19.20 – PBPN Reports First PUI for COVID-19
- 3.19.20 – PBPN Judicial Center Announcement
- 3.19.20 – PBPN General Public Transportation is Open
- 3.19.20 – Social Distancing Matters
- 3.19.20 – PBP Nation Staff and Service Update
- 3.18.20 – Prairie Band One Stop Update
- 3.18.20 – PBPN Tribal Police Department Safety Precautions Implemented in Response to COVID-19
- 3.18.20 – Produce Available at Boys & Girls Club
- 3.18.20 – Message to the Nation
- 3.18.20 – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Declares State of Emergency
- 3.18.20 – Updates to Elder Center and Boys & Girls Club Food Service
- 3.18.20 – Nation Station Update
- 3.17.20 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort Suspends Operations Amidst COVID-19
- 3.16.20 – Service updates at Prairie Band Dental & Behavioral Health
- 3.15.20 – PBPN Closes Early Childhood Education Center, Boys & Girls Club, and Fire Keepers Elder Center
- 3.13.20 – Enrollment Amendment Town Hall Meeting Cancelation
- 3.12.20 – Community Event Cancellations
- 3.3.20 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Update