Agencies partner to bring Health and Hope on Wheels to Ringling residents
RINGLING, OKLA – The Jefferson County Health Department and Oklahoma Human Services are partnering to host Health and Hope on Wheels, a community resource event, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Ringling United Methodist Church, 118 W. H Street in Ringling. The event will feature services and resources provided by the agencies’ mobile units.
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 childcare subsidy assistance programs
Printed EBT cards
Case questions and support
Jefferson County Health Department:
Medical check-ups and minor illness treatment
Select blood panels and medical tests
School/sports physicals
Both 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,” 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 Ringling 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 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.
Again, no appointment is necessary. Services will be provided to clients on a first come, first served basis. Most visits will take one hour or less, plus wait time.
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