OHA and Cherokee Nation present collaborative tobacco treatment systems change at conference

Posted on: 5/30/18


 
Photo: June Halfacre, BS, MHA M-POWER coordinator, Cherokee Nation and Eric Finley, coordinator, Outpatient Tobacco Treatment Systems at the 2018 Annual Tribal Public Health Conference.
OHA staff with the Hospitals Helping Patients Quit initiative (HHPQ) and the Cherokee Nation presented a poster at the 2018 Tribal Public Health Conference. The presentation featured collaboration between the OHA, Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) – Center for the Advancement of Wellness’ M-POWER Program, and four tribal nations (Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, and Muscogee Creek Nation) to fully integrate clinical tobacco treatment into their electronic health records systems. Attendees learned about the statewide resources available to support them in tobacco treatment systems change, tobacco treatment best practices, and how to better prepare for barriers in order to effectively implement tobacco treatment systems change.

Ensuring that Native American patients have access to sustainable and evidence-based clinical tobacco treatment services is a highly effective public health measure to reduce the burden of tobacco related death and disease on Native American communities in Oklahoma. The HHPQ and M-POWER programs offer technical assistance and support to tribal health care systems to help them implement tobacco cessation services for all patients in accordance with the U.S. Public Health Service guidelines.

The HHPQ initiative is funded by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

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.