Build Healthy Places Network recently release a tool to guide cross-sector collaborations and to support partnerships in rural areas and small cities. Designed specifically for rural area and small cities, this useful primer is one you don’t want to miss. Explore the role of community development, read case studies, use the partner finder, and bookmark […]
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
Research Study at OU: Seeking Native American Smokeless Tobacco Users Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a web-on-demand, self-paced module for healthcare providers who will be administering COVID-19 vaccine. The module, COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare Providers, will provide healthcare providers with information about COVID-19 vaccine, Emergency Use Authorization, safety, and general information about vaccine storage,
Are you working on a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNAs) with multiple stakeholders and many geographical regions? Don’t miss this learning opportunity, offered by Broadstreet, a platform created for organizations looking at community data CHNAs with multiple, diverse community partners! With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, BroadStreet is here to offer solace during your
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1) Have you registered for the fall policy forum? If not, please register here to ensure access to the virtual event. A BIG shout out to the OTPC Policy Committee and event co-sponsor Wellness Now for putting together a GREAT policy forum! Lots of great presenters and topics!
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Plus! You will get to hear an exciting announcement about Rural Health Innovation grants available through PHIO in October! Know of another person to invite in the health or community field that assist the Medicaid or underserved populations? Please feel free to share and invite them to this listening session. We are going to try
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Anyone in need of some feel-good, stress relief tips? Check out this podcast from the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma (MHAO) with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, director of Outreach, Prevention and Education for MHAO. Much has changed since this podcast was first published in March and now we know that life will continue to look different
Battling Pandemic Fatigue Read More »
Several weeks ago we shared this post, with a message from Oklahoma Sheriff Todd Gibson, to inform communities about ‘Handle with Care’ during the COVID-19 crisis. There is still so much to learn during this time and abundant opportunity to explore the underlying role of inequity on overall health and disease outcome. We wanted to
Guide from Center on the Developing Child Read More »
It’s a topic we visit often. In May 2019, we shared the Community Benefit Insight tool and looked at how the community benefit investment of Oklahoma’s nonprofit hospitals compare to other states. On May 16, 2018, we highlighted this great podcast focused on primary care and public health collaboration. And, we thoroughly explored the topic in this June 2018
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