A patient, flexible and capable team of community volunteers came together this past Saturday in Guymon to meet the needs of Texas County for COVID-19 testing. As the second site in Oklahoma to host an event for project CATCH-UP (click here to learn more about CATCH-UP) this team, organized by the Texas County Health Improvement […]
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3/2/21 Update: As the first team to host a COVID-19 testing event for project CATCH-UP, the Wilburton team was at it again, meeting the needs of their community on March 2nd. Based on community feedback, they expanded the services offered at their second testing event to include flu shots. And it wasn’t just the spring-like
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The Public Health Institute of Oklahoma (PHIO) is pleased to announce our involvement with partners across the state working to address gaps in COVID-19 testing in rural and underserved populations through established community partnerships to enhance the existing state-wide public health and health care infrastructure. The Community-Engaged Approaches to Testing in Community Healthcare Settings for
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It’s beginning to feel like fall and for those of you in Payne County, that can only mean one thing….time for Walktober!!! WalkTober starts October 1st through the 31st. Over 150 participants are going to get moving through the month enjoying fun themes such as a week to “Hit the Trails!” Hit the Trails week
Stillwater’s Walktober 2020 🍂🏃♂️ Read More »
With all that is going on with the COVID-19 crisis, we realize coalitions are faced with the challenge of not able to meet in person in a critical time for your community. If you need a virtual meeting platform to meet via computer/video/phone, PHIO can help by offering assistance through our zoom platform, which has
Congratulations, to the semifinalists! Check them out below and get ready to hear these passionate, clever and unique projects pitched on Challenge Day, March 4th! BTW, there is still time to register to engage in the CHIO Annual Meeting and RHIC by attending remotely. Click here Rural Health Projects, Inc., NwAHEC Garfield, Grant, and Alfalfa
2020 Rural Health Innovation Challenge (RHIC) Semifinalists Announced! Read More »
Are you a system-driven collaborator, cautious collaborator or competent isolationist? These terms came from the discussion of a qualitative study of primary care and public health collaboration and are one of MANY insights contained within the recently published Policy Brief, How to enhance the integration of primary care and public health? Approaches, facilitating factors and
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Pathways to a Healthier You is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Stephens and Jefferson counties by organizing, supporting and empowering the community. They achieve this mission through a variety of programs and initiatives. And now you can learn all about their work through a newly designed website at https://www.pathwaystoahealthieryou.com/ .
‘Pathways to a Healthier You’ website! Read More »
Registration is now open for the 2020 Rural Health Innovation Challenge! Also upcoming: 1) The Oklahoma Rural Health Conference 2) the CHIO Annual Meeting 3) OK Collaboration Learning Exchange (with RHIC Q& A). We know it is a lot! That’s why we’ve compiled all the info and links you need here: https://mailchi.mp/3e62b58ee75f/phio-weekly-update-1282599
The RHIC is back! 💡 Read More »
Looking for interventions likely to promote health equity? Check out this Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommended school-based asthma self-management intervention to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits among children and adolescents with asthma. Access the guide here or visithttps://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/asthma-school-based-self-management-interventions-children-and-adolescents-asthma?deliveryName=USCDCCG_5-DM15223
