Fifteen receive wound management scholarships through HIIN

Posted on: 4/25/18


The OHA awarded 15 scholarships for the Skin and Wound Management Course by the Wound Care Education Institute® (WCEI) funded through HIIN (Hospital Improvement Innovation Network). This course is for health care professionals (RN, LPN, APRN, MD, DO, DPM, PT, PTA, OT, OTA) to advance their wound care knowledge and demonstrate competency in the specialty of skin and wound care management.

The Skin and Wound Management Course is a five-day onsite course, which will be held June 25-29, offering an evidence-based approach to wound management. Included in the course is the Wound Care Certification (WCC) examination by National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy®.

Congratulations to the following Skin and Wound Management Course/Certification awardees:

Lesley Wadley, Physicians Hospital of Anadarko
Jessica Rathbun, Cleveland Area Hospital
Anita Thomas, Creek Nation Community Hospital, Okemah
Brooklyn Delue, Cherokee Nation WW Hastings Hospital, Tahlequah
Tonya Wann, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, Poteau
Brenda Rainey, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
Debbie Clark, Newman Memorial Hospital, Shattuck
Stephanie Paine, Northeastern Health System, Tahlequah
Allison Foster, Okeene Municipal Hospital
Christine DeFontes, OSU Medical Center, Tulsa
Gicela Anabel Rodriquez, OU Medicine, Oklahoma City
Susan Wilkins, Pauls Valley General Hospital
Angela Brand, Perry Memorial Hospital
George Spriggs, Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton
John Karlin, Weatherford Regional Hospital

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.