New members appointed to State Board of Health

Posted on: 5/9/18


The Oklahoma State Board of Health will be welcoming three new members following their appointment by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmation by the Oklahoma State Senate in the recently concluded legislative session. Two members will join the board on July 1.

Charles Skillings, president of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, will replace Dr. Robert S. Stewart, whose term ends on June 30. Skillings will serve a new nine-year term that will run until June 30, 2027, representing Creek, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Seminole, Pottawatomie, Pontotoc, Hughes, Johnston, and Coal counties.

Becky Payton, regional vice president of Mercy, will replace current board president Martha Burger, who will become president of Oklahoma City University. Payton’s board position represents the state at large and her term will expire in 2024.

Ronald Osterhout begins his term immediately. He will serve the remainder of the term of Cris Hart-Wolfe, who recently resigned. Osterhout, a resident of Altus, represents Ellis, Dewey, Custer, Roger Mills, Beckham, Washita, Kiowa, Greer, Jackson, Harmon, and Tillman counties. His current term will expire in 2025.

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.