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COVID vaccinations (first and second doses) are available to Tribal Health eligible patients ages 5+ years. Initial COVID booster shots (a third dose) are also available for Tribal Health eligible patients over 12+ years old (5 months after the second dose for Pfizer or Moderna; and 2 months after first dose of Johnson & Johnson).The easiest way to get a COVID vaccine is to walk-in to either the Polson or St. Ignatius Tribal Health Pharmacy and ask for the shot.5-11 year old Tribal Health eligible patients can also walk-in to the Ronan Health Center on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm.
Tribal Health is providing COVID testing at the Polson and St. Ignatius Health Centers.
Patients need to call Tribal Health at 406-745-3525 to schedule an appointment for COVID testing.
Patients are asked to self report a positive test to Tribal Health at 406-745-3525 and a nurse will follow up with each patient (upon request).
Testing is recommended 5 days after last exposure or if symptoms develop for close contacts.
For those times when the Tribal Health testing clinic is not available and/or after hours, Tribal Health patients will be able to utilize testing with our outside partners.
People who are direct care eligible, Tribal Health will pay for those testing services through COVID funding.
Tribal Health will not pay for travel-related COVID testing. Walgreens in Polson (406-300-6042) is the nearest travel-testing approved facility.
St. Joseph Medical Clinic (Polson) is offering drive through COVID testing (no provider visit). Hours: Mon - Thur: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Walk-in clinic COVID testing: COVID test with a provider visit, 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tribal Health Pharmacies in Polson and St. Ignatius have COVID test kits available while supplies last.
Montana is offering free COVID home tests, to both tribal and non-tribal residents living within the Reservation boundaries. One test kit is provided for each person and includes 2 tests per kit.
Distribution sites:
Tribal Health Arlee Fitness Center
34086 Pow Wow Road
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-2302 ph
Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30pm
St. Ignatius Fitness Center
240 Mountain View Drive
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406-745-4242
Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30pm
Ronan Tribal Health Center
8 2nd Avenue SW
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-0137 ph
Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30pm
Elmo Tribal Health Center
33116 US-93
Elmo, MT 59915
(406) 849-5616 ph
Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30pm
Lake County Public Health
802 Main St A, Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-7288 ph
Tuesday 9-11 AM
Thursday 2-4 PM
For a home test:
Step 1 - Take the COVID home test
Step 2 - If you are negative, follow instructions on when to take the second test.
Step 3 - If you are still negative after second test, you can resume your normal activities, including work/school.
For a positive test (home or clinic):
Step 4 - If you are positive, regardless of where you have been tested, and you are a Tribal Health eligible patient, please go to the Tribal Health website at http://cskthealth.org/. On the homepage, bottom right, find this image and click to fill out a form to self-report your COVID test results to BOTH Tribal Health AND the state of Montana.
Step 5 - Fill out the Tribal Health self-reporting form.
Step 6 - Fill out the State self-reporting form.
PLEASE NOTE: COVID leave will not be granted if both forms are not filled out.
Step 7 - If you do not have internet access, please call Tribal Health at 406-745-3525 to report a positive test result.
Click HERE for more information.
Key Messages:
What You Need to Know:
Stay home – You will be asked to isolate yourself from others. This is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. Your local public health department should let you know when you are cleared to return to your normal routines. Here is the CDC's recommendations for isolation. Remember that your local public health department may have more requirements.
Keep hydrated, rest, listen to your body – Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, including water, juice, and broth. Rest often, you will feel more tired than usual. Over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen, can help reduce your fever and manage your symptoms, provided you don’t have a health history that prevents you from using them.
Wear a mask when around others – This is important to prevent spreading COVID-19 to other members of your household. As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you should use a separate bathroom. Please only leave your house if you are seeking medical treatment.
Keep in touch with your doctor – Please let your primary care physician know that you’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19.They may check in with you during your illness to monitor how you’re doing at home. COVID-19 treatments are available for certain people at high risk for progression to severe disease. These medications must be administered earlyin the course of illness, so it is important to let your provider know you have tested positive and have symptoms. If you are eligible, a doctor’s order is required to access these treatments.
Here is the CDC’s list of possible treatments for those with COVID-19.
Common Questions about COVID-19
Are there medications I can take to help feel better? You may use over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better. You may also be eligible for a COVID-19 therapeutic such as monoclonal antibodies or antiviral medications.
You should talk to your physician or healthcare provider early in the course of illness to see if you are a candidate for these treatments.
You can learn more about COVID-19 Therapeutics in Montana here.
What if I’m feeling worse? Keep in contact with your primary care physician or healthcare provider. Most people with COVID-19 can be managed safely at home. If you start feeling worse or are concerned about your symptoms, do not hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider. If you have any of the following emergency warning signs of COVID-19, you should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Emergency Warning
Signs of COVID-19
Seek medical care immediately if someone has:
Links you may find helpful:
CDC – What to Do if You Are Sick
Symptoms of COVID including Emergency Warning Signs
10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID at Home (CDC video)
10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your COVID-19 Symptoms at Home – handout
Quarantine is a strategy used to prevent transmission of COVID-19 by keeping people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 apart from others.
Who does not need to quarantine?
If you had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and you are in one of the following groups, you do not need to quarantine.
You should wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days from the date of your last close contact with someone with COVID-19 (the date of last close contact is considered day 0). Get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19. If you test positive or develop COVID-19 symptoms, isolate from other people and follow recommendations in the Isolation section below.
If you tested positive for COVID-19 with a viral test within the previous 90 days and subsequently recovered and remain without COVID-19 symptoms, you do not need to quarantine or get tested after close contact. You should wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days from the date of your last close contact with someone with COVID-19 (the date of last close contact is considered day 0).
Who should quarantine?
If you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, you should quarantine if you are not up to date on COVID-19 vaccines. This includes people who are not vaccinated.
What to do for quarantine:
After quarantine
Isolation is used to separate people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 from those without COVID-19. People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, or wear a well-fitting mask when they need to be around others. People in isolation should stay in a specific “sick room” or area and use a separate bathroom if available. Everyone who has presumed or confirmed COVID-19 should stay home and isolate from other people for at least 5 full days (day 0 is the first day of symptoms or the date of the day of the positive viral test for asymptomatic persons). They should wear a mask when around others at home and in public for an additional 5 days. People who are confirmed to have COVID-19 or are showing symptoms of COVID-19 need to isolate regardless of their vaccination status. This includes:
What to do for isolation:
Learn more about what to do if you are sick and how to notify your contacts.
Click HERE for more information.
Guidelines for domestic travel:
If you are NOT up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines:
Before You Travel:
Make sure to plan ahead:
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Recommended Testing
If you are NOT up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, get tested with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before you travel.
Do NOT travel if…
If you had close contact with a person with COVID-19 but are NOT recommended to quarantine...
Upon entering any Tribal Health facility, all patients are mandated to wear a mask, covering their nose and mouth area. They will be screened for COVID symptoms, including a brief set of questions. Those patients who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID will be guided to the appropriate resource for additional care.
A second COVID-19 booster (a fourth dose of vaccine) is now authorized for certain individuals who may be at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease. A second COVID-19 booster shot may be administered to the following individuals:
- Individuals aged 12 and older with certain immunocompromising conditions** can receive a Pfizer booster at least 4 months after receipt of the first booster dose.
- Individuals aged 18 and older with certain immunocompromising conditions** can receive a Moderna booster at least 4 months after receipt of the first booster dose.
- Individuals 18-49 who are NOT moderately or severely immunocompromised AND RECEIVED JANSSEN COVID-19 VACCINE for BOTH their primary and booster can receive a second booster using a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after receipt of the first Janssen booster dose.
- Individuals 50 years and older can receive either mRNA vaccine at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of either mRNA vaccine.
Please note, Tribal Health only offers the Pfizer vaccine at the Tribal Health Pharmacy.
**These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise. A list of the conditions can be found here: People with Certain Medical Conditions | CDC