Leigh Woody

CATCH-UP Vaccine Hesitancy Enhancement Project

CHIO, Community Events, Funding /

It’s been over a year since PHIO announced our partnership with project CATCH-UP. “Community-Engaged Approaches to Testing in Community Healthcare Settings for Underserved Populations in Oklahoma” (CATCH-UP Oklahoma) aims to address gaps in COVID-19 testing in rural and underserved populations through leveraging established community partnerships. Nearly 400 events and over 7,500 tests later, through CATCH-UP […]

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Making the case for partnerships

CHIO, State-wide Collaboration /

Partnerships and collaboration are the driving force behind the mission of the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma. We serve as a neutral convener between health-related governmental agencies, academic programs and community level organizations including but not limited to healthcare providers, hospitals, mental health providers, education, business, faith based organizations and tribes. We engage partners in the

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Oklahoma Parent Partnership Learning Community (OK PPLC)

Community Events, State-wide Collaboration /

*INVITATION to ALL Parent/Caregiver Leaders & Community Partners across Oklahoma* Our mission is to provide opportunities and supports for strong communities to empower neighbors and communities to address barriers together and give voice to the voiceless. Join us virtually at quarterly interagency meetings with co-facilitators and guest speakers.Meeting #2: January 26th from 10:30am – noon.

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Jan. 14 Deadline Approaches for Certified Healthy Oklahoma Applications

CHIO, Rural Health, State-wide Collaboration /

Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – is a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement best practices and policies that support improved health and wellness. “Earning Certified Healthy Oklahoma status is a

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Exploring U.S. Public Health Infrastructure

State-wide Collaboration /

Public health services depend on a capable, adaptable infrastructure and the pandemic has heightened the need to explore opportunities to strengthen this infrastructure. In May 2021, with support from the the Kresge Foundation, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) published Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening the US Public Health Infrastructure, Findings from the

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