Community Health Champions Recognized at Oklahoma Turning Point Conference

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

For Release: August 24, 2016 – Corey Robertson, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601

Six Community Health Champion Awards will be presented during the annual Oklahoma Turning Point Conference and Policy Day hosted by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council (OTPC). The conference will take place August 31-September 1 at the National Center for Employee Development (NCED), Marriott Conference Center (2801 E. State Hwy 9 in Norman).

The OTPC Community Health Champion Awards will be presented during the conference, recognizing these leaders for their tireless efforts within their communities.

The recipients of the Community Health Champion Awards for 2016:

Public Health Innovator Award: Representative Doug Cox

Behavioral Health: Panhandle Counseling and Health Center – Texas County Coalition

Children’s Health: Will Rogers Park Project – Rogers County Coalition and Healthy Community Partnership

Obesity: Boots and Badges – Okmulgee County Wellness Coalition

Tobacco: OSU Tobacco Prevention Project – Oklahoma State University and Payne County Live Well Coalition

Other: Underage Drinking and Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs Prevention
Program – Lawton Ft. Sill Community Coalition (LFSCC)

The conference theme, Synergy 2016, will showcase best practices for highly effective community coalitions, strategic partnerships, and relationship building. In addition practical tips and tools will be provided to help catalyze and sustain health improvement efforts in local communities.

For additional information, contact Danielle Dill, manager, Office of Partner Engagement, Oklahoma State Department of Health at DanielleMD@health.ok.gov.

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