Agencies partner to bring Health and Hope on Wheels to Sulphur residents

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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 25, 2024) – Oklahoma Human Services, the Murray County Health Department and Chickasaw Nation are proud to host Health and Hope on Wheels, a community resource event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. The event will feature services and resources provided from the agencies’ mobile units. The event will be held in the Artesian Hotel overflow parking lot off Division Street and E. Vinita Avenue in Sulphur.

No appointment is necessary. Visits will be provided first come, first served for services including:

• Oklahoma Human Services:
  • Applications, reviews and changes for food, medical and child care subsidy assistance programs
  • Printed EBT cards
  • Case questions and support
• Murray County Health Department
  • Medical check-ups and minor illness treatment
  • Select blood panels and medical tests
  • School/sports physicals
• Chickasaw Nation:
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services which provide First American and non-First American families with nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and other educational resources. Services are designed for pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5. The program serves more than 4,000 participants in the Chickasaw Nation treaty territory.
  • The Chickasaw Nation Department of Public Health Inchokma Mobile Unit can provide childhood immunizations, adult Tetanus vaccinations and sports physicals to eligible First American families.
• All agencies
  • Community resources and referrals

“We are incredibly grateful to be able to offer services and support to this community in partnership with the local county Health Department and Chickasaw Nation,” said Deb Smith, Deputy Director for Oklahoma Human Services. “Like our brick-and-mortar offices across the state, our mobile offices seek to provide help and hope to community members when they need us. These important services are designed to strengthen and support families, and our work makes much deeper impacts for families when we also stand in unison with our sister and community agencies. We are excited to serve the residents of Sulphur together!”

Partnership is at the core of this resource event where clients can find a wide range of services all in one place.

“Our mobile wellness units are designed to meet our community where they are,” said Chris Munn, Regional Administrative Director for the District 8 County Health Departments. “This event is extra special since we are partnering with Oklahoma Human Services and Chickasaw Nation to offer a variety of services to individuals.”

No matter the specific need, this event seeks to provide Health and Hope to the area’s residents.

“The ‘Health and Hope on Wheels’ partnership event aims to deliver essential health services and resources directly to the community, promoting health and wellness through a holistic approach,” Sheryl Goodson, Chickasaw Nation Executive Officer of Primary Care and Public Health, said. “This event exemplifies the Chickasaw Nation's commitment to enhancing the well-being of its citizens and community members. The partnership is crucial as it leverages the combined strengths of the Chickasaw Nation, state, and county agencies, enabling a broader reach and more comprehensive service delivery to the community.” 

Again, no appointment is necessary. Services will be provided to clients on a first come, first served basis with ample seating and shade available for waiting clients. Most visits will take one hour or less, plus wait time.

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