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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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SQ814

Funding, Rural Health, State-wide Collaboration /

Are you ready for November 3rd? State Question 814 would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to change the way Oklahoma’s tobacco settlement money is distributed. To learn more about SQ814, the amendment proposed to decrease TSET fund payments and fund Medicaid program, check out this Fact sheet from the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can read the ballot

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Telligen announces Oklahoma Awards

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Check out this Telligen newsletter announcing the newest partners to receive grants to create healthier communities in Oklahoma and Colorado! Click on the image below or this link: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TCI-News-September-2020.html?soid=1127550828127&aid=uGO0OHJaumg Congratulations to the following organizations: 2020 Oklahoma granteesCentral Oklahoma American Indian Health Council – $50,000Improving American Indian health care through workforce developmentCommunity Action Project of Tulsa County –

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COVID-19 Relief Programs for Oklahomans

Funding, State-wide Collaboration /

Hunger Free Oklahoma and the Sarkeys Foundation are offering a resource hub at https://www.sarkeys.org/covid_19_relief_efforts.html to share information and raise awareness about available resources. ​Community Organizations like social service groups, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local businesses are asked to share information for individuals and families to connect with local food resources. As of April 2020, Sarkeys

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Telehealth Funding

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As part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, Hospitals and other health centers will be able to apply for up to $1 million to cover the cost of new devices, services and personnel to improve and subsidize telehealth services around the country. Eligible organizations include Medical schools and teaching hospitals Community health centers and migrant

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Need and Opportunity

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90% of Oklahoma Counties are trending in the wrong direction when it comes to Sexually Transmitted Infections. County Health Rankings data show an increase in the number of newly diagnosed chlamydia cases, per 100,000 population, in 69 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties. Is your community-based organization prioritizing this health factor? Here’s an opportunity to check out:

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2020 Rural Health Innovation Challenge (RHIC) Semifinalists Announced!

CHIO, Community Events, Funding /

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

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