Opioid response education provided through OSDH partnership with OSU Center for Health Sciences

Posted on: 7/3/19


Every month, 32 Oklahomans die from an unintentional prescription opioid overdose. To help communities strengthen their response to the ongoing opioid overdose problem, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has contracted with the Center for Wellness and Recovery at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to implement a new approach focused on increasing prevention efforts.

This summer, opioid response teams will deploy to four high-burden communities to identify high-risk patients and guide them and their families to information and treatment designed to prevent an opioid overdose. Education and training for clinicians and other community stakeholders on treating and managing patients with pain and/or substance use disorder will also be offered.

These community events are free and open to the public. Each week-long event will include a town hall, workshops, health screenings, seminars, activities for children, and documentary showings. There will also be specialized training, accredited lectures, and continuing education credits available for a wide variety of professional audiences, such as health care providers, law enforcement officers, legal professionals, counselors, and social workers.
  • McAlester – July 10-16, McAlester Expo Center
  • Tahlequah – July 22-28, Cherokee County Community Building
  • Duncan – Aug. 2-8, The Simmons Center
  • Ardmore – Aug. 12-18, Ardmore Convention Center
To view event schedules and register to attend, click here.

For more information on prescription opioid overdose prevention, contact (405) 271-3430 or click here. For help finding treatment referrals, call 211. To report illegal distribution or diversion of prescription drugs, call the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control at (800) 522-8031.

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.