Tulsa Health Department

Interested in making an impact on infant mortality in Tulsa County? Join the Tulsa Fetal and Infant Mortality (TFIMR) Community Action Team (CAT) monthly meeting tomorrow. Your voice will enhance the health and well-being of women, infants and families in our community by improving the resources and services systems available to them. Meetings are every third Tuesday of the month and include snacks and collaboration opportunities. Email MCH@tulsa-health.org or call 918.594.4766 for more information.

Health Education & Promotion Specialist, Ashley Cutright, was presented an award for Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (OAHPERD)'s Community Health Teacher of the Year at their conference last week. This award is to encourage and recognize outstanding teaching and professional involvement by community educators/professionals in the area of Health Education. We're so proud of the work our school health program and staff are doing in this space. Congrats, Ashley, it's well-deserved!

On this #WorldHealthDay, employers can work toward fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment. Poor mental health can lead to decreased performance, absence from work, and increased staff turnover. Employers should apply reasonable accommodations to support workers with mental health conditions in the workplace while employees can take steps to support their own well-being. At THD, we offer ample paid time off, excellent health benefits, 30 minutes of wellness on work days and two employee assistance programs. What are you already doing as an employer to support your employees' mental health?

We're #hiring a new Deputy Associate Director of Preventive Health in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Apply today or share this post with your network.

THD's Employee Wellness program, Working 4 Balance (W4B), recently hosted a Wellness Day for employees. Activities included yoga, a cooking demonstration, spa services, health screenings, visits with dogs, Ruffles and Lola, games, vaccinations, classes on organizational tips and the history of tea and coffee. New this year, benefit providers were available to answer questions about health and dental insurance, the employee assistance program and financial retirement.

Several of our WIC clinics are recipients of the 2024 Gold WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence out of a total of 82 agencies across the nation granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The award program was established to recognize local WIC agencies which have provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities. The intent is to serve as a model and motivate other local agencies to strengthen their breastfeeding promotion and support activities and ultimately increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates among WIC participants. https://lnkd.in/ecJXKB_w

Our clinics will begin offering flu shots and the updated COVID-19 vaccine on October 1. Both vaccines are recommended for everyone six months of age and older. According to the CDC, it is safe and effective to receive multiple immunizations, such as the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, during the same appointment. These vaccines can keep you from getting the illness, make the illness less severe if you do get it and keep you from spreading the virus to family and other people,” said THD nurse and Associate Director of Preventive Health Services JP Williams. “Now is the best time to get vaccinated since we typically begin to see an increase in respiratory illnesses in the fall.” Most people can receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine or a seasonal flu shot with no out-of-pocket expense. Check with your healthcare provider if you have questions. https://lnkd.in/ggQsdMbU

THD has a long history of working closely with the Tulsa State Fair to ensure that fairgoers can indulge in their favorite fair cuisine without fear of contracting a foodborne illness. This year, the fair will include approximately 200 individual food booths that will be inspected to determine compliance with State food regulations. https://lnkd.in/gHRmY_dv

While the Hispanic population continues to grow in the United States, it is estimated that only about 16.5% of public health workers are Hispanic or Latino. According to a 2021 survey, about a third of Hispanic Americans would prefer to see a Spanish-speaking health care provider. Help us shape a healthier future for our diverse community. Explore our bilingual job openings and be a part of a team that values multilingual and multicultural representation in public health. 👉 Apply Now at tulsa-health.org/careers Mientras la población hispana continúa creciendo en los Estados Unidos, se estima que solo aproximadamente el 16.5% de los trabajadores de salud pública son hispanos o latinos. Según una encuesta de 2021, aproximadamente un tercio de los hispanoamericanos preferiría ver a un proveedor de atención médica que hable español. Ayúdenos a construir un futuro más saludable para nuestra comunidad diversa. Explore nuestras ofertas de trabajo bilingües y forme parte de un equipo que valora la representación multilingüe y multicultural en la salud pública. 👉 ¡Solicite ahora! https://lnkd.in/gaTsAPtN #jobopportunity #nowhiring #bilingual #hispanicheritagemonth

Our Community Garden Committee hosted a successful Senior Brunch on Thursday, September 12 at our THD North Regional Health & Wellness Center. Over 80 seniors were treated to a delicious and nutritious breakfast and lunch while learning important health, safety and estate planning information. The event was supported by numerous vendors who shared valuable resources with the attendees. The Committee thanks all community partners and MRC volunteers who helped make this event a success.