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 Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Extension System (OPHES) and value this evidence-based approach to improve outcomes in Oklahoma. And we aren’t alone in our prioritization of partnerships! A fabulous new article by SHELTERFORCE highlights Lessons from Award-Winning Hospital-Community Partnerships.
“But also, there’s the understanding that no organization can do everything. They do need these partners. These programs are strong because they have these partners” Jane Jeffries, The American Hospital Association (AHA)