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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The study will require individuals to travel to OKC for their in-person visits and funds are available to compensate for travel. Email osctr@ouhsc.edu with questions.
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Do you follow the Raising Resilient Oklahoman’s blog!? If not, you are missing great content from local advocates, citizens, policy-makers and professionals who share information and develop practical, trauma-informed solutions to improve the lives of children and families in Oklahoma. Click here to check out the blog and make sure to read The Interconnection of
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*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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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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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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County Health Improvement Organizations (CHIOs) in Oklahoma are well-positioned to address social determinants of health (SDOH) in their communities. And these efforts are a great way to connect the CHIOs to the Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Improvement Cooperative (OPHIC). Click below to learn more from the Health Affairs Blog in their recent post “Finding Effective Ways
American Indian Smokeless Tobacco Users: We need your help! Consider joining a research study Measuring Smokeless Tobacco Dependence among American Indian Adults We want to find out why people use smokeless tobacco (chew, dip, snuff, or snus) and how to best measure their dependence on smokeless tobacco. You are eligible if you are: · American
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“Osage County, Oklahoma — where the country is beautiful, the folks are friendly, and the smiles are always free!” This was certainly true in Pawhuska on Saturday, March 6th as the Osage County Community Health Alliance hosted a free COVID-19 testing event, in partnership with project CATCH-UP. Click here to learn more about CATCH-UP. Proving
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A dedicated team of service industry professionals and event staff joined forces on Monday, March 1st to provide free community COVID-19 testing and flu shots at Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City. As the third community in Oklahoma to host a testing event in collaboration with project CATCH-UP, Tower Theatre serves as an exemplary model of
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