News Release
June 2, 2014
OHCA Contacts: Jo Kilgore - (405) 522-7474, Jennie Melendez - (405) 522-7404
SoonerCare Representatives Bringing Community Forum To Guymon on June 18
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) invites the public to attend a community forum on Wednesday, June 18, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Victory Memorial United Methodist Church Family Enrichment Center. SoonerCare members, providers and interested citizens are asked to participate in this two-way conversation regarding Oklahoma’s SoonerCare (Medicaid) program.
“The OHCA is dedicated to collaborating with community partners to continue to build strong, healthy communities,” said OHCA Community Relations Manager Hillary Winn. “This community forum is an opportunity to meet with state and local partners to discuss SoonerCare programs and how we can work together to increase the well-being of qualified Oklahomans through quality health care.”
Katie Woodward, program manager of the Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program (OKDMERP), will also be on hand to receive donations of lightly used equipment. Suggestions for drop-off include CPAPs, quad canes, shower chairs and nebulizers.
The forum is open to all members of surrounding communities and counties.
Seating is limited, so plan to arrive early.
The Victory Memorial United Methodist Church Family Enrichment Center is located at 6th and Roosevelt in Guymon, Oklahoma. RSVP by email to melinda.snowden@okhca.org or by phone at (580) 213-3173.
Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, known as SoonerCare, is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). SoonerCare works to improve the health outcomes of Oklahomans by ensuring that medically necessary benefits and services are responsive to the health care needs of our members. Qualifying Oklahomans include certain low-income children, seniors, the disabled, those being treated for breast or cervical cancer and those seeking family planning services. Insure Oklahoma assists qualifying adults and small business employees in obtaining health care coverage for themselves and their families. OHCA strives to educate and engage our current 808,406 members regarding personal responsibilities for their health services utilization, behaviors, and outcomes in partnership with a state-wide network of 38,790 providers. For more information, visit www.okhca.org.
