Oklahoma Primary Care Association

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

As Women’s History Month wraps up, we highlight four women who are connecting communities through their work with students and neighbors.

04/13/2026

OKPCA and Medical Home Network (MHN) traveled around Oklahoma last week and met with health center leaders from across the state. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the Roadshow!

04/13/2026

Community Health Centers are leading the way in delivering whole-person care, and that includes integrating oral health into primary care.

As health care costs rise, this integration isn’t just innovative; it’s practical, efficient, and improves outcomes for patients.

As NACHC Chief Health Officer Dr. Luis Padilla explains in MedCity News:
“That affords the opportunity to integrate a little bit more those dental health services and primary care services.”

Community Health Centers are already putting this into action—connecting care teams, improving chronic disease management, and expanding access in the communities that need it most.

➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/3NQ4Q57

04/13/2026

❤️Haskell County Healthy Living & Resource Expo 2026!

Thankful for the opportunity to engage with the community and educate everyone on cancer awareness with help from our inflatable chest, and colon.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day 👏

The FHCSO Diabetic Health Fair is happening April 10th from 9:00AM–12:30PM at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Tishomingo!

Come spend the morning with us:
✨ FREE lunch with diabetic-friendly samples from local restaurants
✨ Live Q&A panel: Bring your real questions and get real answers
✨ A chance to learn something that can truly impact your day-to-day health

Here’s the full schedule ⬇️
🕘 9:00–9:30AM – Registration
🕤 9:35–10:05AM – Skin & Foot Care (Murray State College OTA Program)
🕙 10:10–10:30AM – Essentrics & Movement with Connie Simmons
🕥 10:35–10:55AM – Coping with Diabetes (FHCSO Behavioral Health Team)
🕚 11:00–11:20AM – Understanding Carbs with Francisco Esterellas, MS, RD, LD
🕦 11:30AM–12:30PM – FREE Lunch from local restaurants + Q&A Panel with health experts

Bring a friend, come curious, and get ready to take something valuable home with you.

We’re so excited to educate, learn, and grow together, and we can’t wait to see all of your faces tomorrow 💙

04/09/2026

A memorial service for Greta Stewart, public servant and advocate for community health centers, will be held on April 11.

We are indebted to her years of service and the lasting impact of her work. Our condolences are with her friends, family, and all who knew her.

https://www.rolfefuneralhome.com/obituaries/greta-stewart-2/ #!/Obituary

04/09/2026

NACHC applauds the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcement of more than $135 million to expand nutrition services and strengthen the rural health workforce. This investment recognizes what Community Health Centers have demonstrated for decades: nutrition services are essential to whole-person care in the communities that face the greatest barriers to health.

Read NACHC's full statement ➡️ https://bit.ly/47MTp4N.

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

🎉Nominations NOW OPEN for the 2026 Champions of Health Awards!

🧩Do you know a nonprofit making a difference in the health of Oklahoma communities?

The annual awards recognize organizations and individuals working to improve the health of Oklahomans in the following categories:

🏆Champion of Children’s Health
🏆Champion of Community Health
🏆Champion of Senior Health
🏆Champion of the Uninsured

🧩Winning nonprofits receive funding to help further their mission!

🎉Tag a nonprofit or community leader who should apply🎉
Winners will be honored at the 23rd Annual Gala on Sept. 29 at the Arvest Convention Center in Tulsa.

For more information, to submit a nomination or for tickets to the Gala visit:
https://www.championsofhealth.org/