Look back on a sampling of efforts around Oklahoma that made the news this past month to learn about policies, practices, and programs that are making Oklahoma communities healthier. Whether you find out about new initiatives in your area or enjoy a boost by celebrating “wins” in wellness, there’s value in seeing what’s new!
In April 2019, the Oklahoma Conference of Churches began a partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services on an extensive program of outreach education and awareness on opioids. The focus of this project is to equip churches and faith communities with the necessary information to understand the proper use of opioids, the risks that come with their use, the proper storage of medication, and what to do if you suspect that someone in your family or community is at risk for an overdose.
The Community Council volunteers their time to give a unified voice to the interests and priorities of members working at the local and regional levels throughout Oklahoma.
The TSET Healthy Incentive Program has re-opened for FY2020, which started July 1, 2019.
Look back on a sampling of efforts around Oklahoma that made the news this past month to learn about policies, practices, and programs that are making Oklahoma communities healthier. Whether you find out about new initiatives in your area or enjoy a boost by celebrating “wins” in wellness, there’s value in seeing what’s new!
Look back on a sampling of efforts around Oklahoma that made the news this past month to learn about policies, practices and programs that are making Oklahoma communities healthier. Whether you find out about new initiatives in your area, or enjoy a boost by celebrating “wins” in wellness, there’s value in seeing what’s new!
The Cherokee County Health Services Council, TSET Healthy Living Program serving Cherokee County and local Student Wellness Action Teams (SWAT) hosted a “Billions of Butts” Kick Butts Day cleanup event on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 to clean up the Tahlequah Anthis-Brennan Sports Complex.
UPDATE: The Oklahoma Turning Point Council’s (OTPC) Call for Nominations for the Neil Hann Award and the Community Health Champion Award closed on June 15th, 2019.
Meet Sarah Keeth! Sarah is a Regional Prevention Coordinator (RPC) at Red Rock Behavioral Health Services in RPC Region 13 (Canadian & Grady Counties) where she conducts monthly compliance checks, trains businesses how to be safe in selling alcohol, and helps educators and schools see trends in youth substance use.
She also volunteers as a member of the OK In the Know Community Council!
