Two new Caring Vans now serving Oklahomans

Spring 2015
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Two new Caring Vans now serving Oklahomans
Oklahoma has two new Caring Vans delivering
lifesaving immunizations and other preventive health
services to underserved children. In 2014, The Oklahoma
Caring Foundation (OCF) expanded its longstanding
partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of
Health (OSDH) with the launch of a new Caring Van
serving a 10-county area in southwest Oklahoma.
“Improving Oklahoma’s public health infrastructure has
been a goal of the Oklahoma Caring Foundation since
its inception, so, it was only natural that we looked to
OSDH to help determine where our mobile service model
would make the greatest impact,” said Brooke Townsend,
Oklahoma Caring Foundation manager. The new van is
based in Lawton and will be managed by county health
administrators in southwest Oklahoma.
A second Caring Van was introduced in January 2015 and will travel throughout the state to serve members of
American Indian tribes under the direction of the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board (OCAITHB).
OCAITHB’s mission to improve the health and quality of life of Native American communities through
advocacy and education with federal, state and local entities, while maintaining tribal sovereign rights, fits
perfectly with the Oklahoma Caring Foundation’s desire to help alleviate health disparities among underserved
populations. “Our organizations share a belief in the value of partnerships. Combining forces with OCAITHB
allows each agency to focus on what we do best and offer needed services to children and adults who encounter
barriers to accessing
traditional care providers,”
Townsend said. The unit
managed by OCAITHB will
serve members of Oklahoma’s
38 federally recognized
tribes and will offer a
variety of preventive health
services, which include oral
health screenings, fluoride
varnishes, diabetic foot
checks, immunizations
and education.
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Oklahoma Caring Vans expand reach
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation (OCF) will cover new ground in 2015 as three new units take the road. In
addition to the new van being managed by the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board (OCAITHB) mentioned
previously, two more vehicles will be released this spring. One will be operated by the Chickasaw Nation and will
serve a ten-county area in south central Oklahoma. The second van will be a new model designed specifically to
offer preventive oral health services, in partnership with the OU College of Dentistry. These new units will play an
important role in fulfilling the goals of OCF’s strategic plan. “In 2011, our board of directors adopted a bold vision that
included both geographic and programmatic expansion. Our leaders recognized that the need for preventive health
services often goes unmet in Oklahoma’s rural communities, where families may have to travel long distances to obtain
basic care,” said Paula Huck, Oklahoma Caring Foundation Executive Director.
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation was created on the principle that every child deserves access to fundamental care
required to promote good health. Since its beginning, OCF has sought to eliminate the barriers that prevent children
from receiving the services they need. Throughout much of our state, geographic isolation is a significant barrier,
especially for low-income families for whom out-of-town travel often means lost work and lost wages. Through the
combined services of OCF’s existing vans and the units to be introduced in 2015, the Oklahoma Caring Foundation
will routinely deliver services in counties where 92% of Oklahoma’s
children reside.
Caring Vans, OU College of Dentistry join forces to create
brighter smiles
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation is proud to announce a
new project in partnership with the OU College of Dentistry.
By mid-2015, a new Caring Van, specifically designed to offer
preventive dental services, will begin serving children across
central Oklahoma. The unit will be staffed by dental hygiene
and dentistry students who will work under the supervision of
faculty and/or volunteer dentists. Services offered will include
general exams, fluoride varnishes, and dental sealants.
“Our expansion into the dental realm is something we have been working toward for several years,” said Brooke
Townsend, Oklahoma Caring Foundation manager. “In 2012, we asked child care providers and educators who
utilized the Caring Vans for immunizations what additional services were most needed by the families they served.”
The answer was loud and clear: preventive dental services are desperately needed, and too often, they are a service
children go without. “We invested considerable time and energy to select appropriate services for our mobile model
and in finding a strong partner that would be able to manage the van and offer value to families,” Townsend said.
For college students preparing for careers in dental hygiene and dentistry, the Oklahoma Caring Van Program
offers an opportunity to get out into the community and make a difference while gaining exposure to pediatric
preventive oral health care. “Faculty and students at the OU College of Dentistry are very excited about the increased
community outreach opportunities a partnership with the Oklahoma Caring Foundation can provide for our dental
students and our dental hygiene students,” said Marsha W. Beatty, assistant professor of research, Community
Dentistry Division, OU College of Dentistry and co-chair, Oklahoma Oral Health Coalition. She continued saying,
“They consistently demonstrate a significant commitment to providing oral health education and other preventive
services in schools and other community settings. Having a Caring Van available to the College will allow us to
substantially expand both the scope and the frequency of those outreach efforts on a consistent basis.”
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THE CARING CONNECTION
11th Annual Champions of
Health Gala a huge success
Donor Spotlight
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation depends on
generous support of individuals, foundations, and
businesses that share our belief that no child should
suffer from an illness that can be prevented. We extend
our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helps us fulfill
our mission by supporting programs that provide
Oklahomans access to preventive health services.
George Kaiser Family Foundation
On September 30, 2014, more than 500 Oklahomans
gathered to celebrate building a healthier future for our
state at the 11th annual Champions of Health Gala. The
2014 event featured comments from Dr. Terry Cline,
Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, who praised the
Oklahoma Caring Vans for delivering more than 250,000
lifesaving vaccines to Oklahoma children. Ted Haynes, OCF
Chairman, shared his pride in the Foundation’s ongoing
expansions to serve a broader area of the state and to offer
new services to keep Oklahoma children healthy. The
evening drew record-breaking sponsorship funds, which
will be invested in the Foundation’s continued growth.
Keynote speakers Bob and Lee Woodruff inspired the
audience with their story of resilience after Bob, an ABC
News co-anchor, was critically injured by a roadside
bomb while reporting on the war in Iraq in 2006. They
emphasized the importance of community and of programs
designed to support families in times of crisis.
Winners in five categories received awards, and New
View Oklahoma was honored as the Dr. Rodney L. Huey
Memorial Champion of Oklahoma Health. The 2014
Champions of Health Gala was graciously chaired by
Martha Burger, whose tireless commitment to improving
the quality of life in Oklahoma contributed greatly to the
event’s success.
The Champions of Health Gala is presented by a coalition
of public health partners. In addition to Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the Champions of Health
Coalition Partners include the Office of the GovernorNative American Liaison, Oklahoma Dental Association,
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services, Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality,
Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma Hospital
Association, Oklahoma State Department of Health and
the Oklahoma State Medical Association.
Spring 2015
The George Kaiser Family Foundation
(GKFF) has invested in the lives of children
served by the Oklahoma Caring Foundation
since 2003. Their support was instrumental in
launching a second Caring Van in Tulsa more
than a decade ago. Since that time, GKFF has
contributed more than $270,000 to support
the Oklahoma Caring Van Program’s work
to deliver lifesaving vaccines to underserved
children.
OCF is honored to be among the many
organizations that GKFF supports because of
its dedication to providing equal opportunity
for young children in our community through
investments in early childhood education,
community health, social services, and civic
enhancement.
The Anschutz Foundation
The Anschutz Foundation based in Denver,
CO, impacts communities nationwide through
their generous support of nonprofits that serve
economically disadvantaged Americans.
The Anschutz Foundation, upon
recommendation from the Oklahoma
Publishing Company, continued its support
of OCF in 2014 with a second contribution of
$5,000 to further efforts to improve the lives of
Oklahomans by providing access to preventive
health services. We are pleased to partner with
the Anschutz Foundation to create a healthier
future for all of our state’s residents.
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Meet a Board Director: Don Wilber M.D.
Partnership with Community Action Agency grows in 2014
Dr. Don Wilber joined the Oklahoma Caring
Foundation Board of Directors in 2002. Dr. Wilber,
a board certified pediatrician, serves as Chief of
Staff for Midwest Regional Medical Center, and
passionately believes in the role immunizations play
in protecting the lives of the children in his practice
and throughout the state. “Vaccines are second
only to clean water as the most important medical
advance in the last century. They are a lifesaving
miracle,” he explains. “It was only 60 years ago that
polio crippled and killed thousands of children, and
parents were so scared that their children did not
go to a swimming pool or a movie. Today, we no
longer see polio in the U.S.”
Two years ago, the Oklahoma City-based Caring Vans began offering body
mass index (BMI) screenings for children ages two through 18. In 2014,
OCF was able to work with the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma &
Oklahoma/Canadian Counties (CAA) to collect height and weight data on
nearly 500 children at 15 Head Start centers.
Dr. Wilber brings a wealth of volunteer
experience to the Oklahoma Caring Foundation.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Vaccine
Advisory Committee for the Oklahoma State
Department of Health, as well as President-Elect of
the Oklahoma County Medical Society. He sits on
the OU College of Medicine Board of Admissions
and is a member of the board
of the Children’s Hospital
Foundation. He also works to
educate the next generation
of physicians as a clinical
instructor at the OU College
of Medicine.
Dr. Wilber is a fierce
proponent of preventive
care and takes pride in the
accomplishments of the
Oklahoma Caring Foundation. “This organization
has put our population, especially our children,
as a top priority in this state,” Wilber said. “Their
forward thinking has started with supplying
vaccinations to children that were underserved and
now expanded to dental care and obesity education
for many others as well as the children. I thank all
who participate with this organization in making
Oklahoma a healthier place to live.”
Partner Spotlight: Laura Dester Children’s Center
For many years, the Laura Dester Children’s Center (LDCC) has been the first stop for Tulsa County children
removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. That will change later this year as a result of the Oklahoma
Department of Human Services’ recent announcement that LDCC, along with the Pauline E. Mayer Children’s
Shelter in Oklahoma City, will close in the next six to nine months.
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation’s relationship with LDCC began in 2011, after an observant Caring Van
specialist noticed a nurse in the waiting room of a local health department on several occasions, each time, with
a different group of children. After a short conversation, the Caring Van was invited to conduct the first of what
would become bi-weekly clinics at LDCC. Many children entered LDCC behind on vaccines. Prior to partnering
with the Oklahoma Caring Van Program, staff transported as many children as they could to the local health
department, but many slipped through the cracks. Since the Caring Van began visiting LDCC, more than 750
children have received over 1,700 vaccines.
Caring Van specialist Tina Pyeatt has worked with LDCC staff for more than three years and saw firsthand the
difference this partnership has made for children there. “These children have been through so much already. By
going directly to them, we have not only been able to ensure that virtually all of the children in need were able to
receive vaccines, but our presence also minimized the difficulty in receiving shots by providing a child-focused
service in a non-threatening environment,” Pyeatt explained. “While we are sad to lose a wonderful community
partner, we hope that the changes will be in the best interest of the children.” Pyeatt expressed personal thanks
to the LDCC nurses and staff for their cooperation and heartfelt care for every child, saying “They are absolutely
wonderful, and we wish nothing but the best for both the staff and the children.”
The Caring Van will continue to hold clinics at LDCC as long as we are needed.
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THE CARING CONNECTION
Each child’s parent or guardian receives an individualized report on his or her
child’s status and a list of no-cost and low-cost resources that promote healthy
lifestyles in their community. The screenings were coordinated by Caring Van
Specialist Andrea Oguinn. “The Community Action Agency is an ideal partner
for BMI screenings,” Oguinn said. She continued by explaining, “The children
we screen come from families that are working hard to make positive choices for
their children, but many of them struggle to access information and services that
don’t involve a heavy price tag. By providing the list of community resources,
we empower families to find affordable options for building healthy lifestyles.”
Oguinn hopes that the information we provide to parents today will help their
young children adopt healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
The data collected through BMI screenings is entered into a database that
provides doctors and researchers at the OU Pediatric Wellness Center with a
snapshot of child obesity in Oklahoma. This information aids in their work to
develop effective interventions for at-risk children.
Partner Spotlight:
Infant Crisis Services
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation is proud
to be part of a community of nonprofit agencies
dedicated to the health and well-being of
Oklahoma children. Infant Crisis Services
(ICS) is one of many organizations that share
our commitment to improving the lives of
Oklahoma’s children. ICS provides formula,
food, and diapers to babies and toddlers in times
of crisis.
Like OCF, ICS has adopted a model for
reaching children in need through a mobile
service unit. The ICS BabyMobile teamed up
with the Caring Vans for several clinics in 2014.
More than 100 families received life-sustaining
supplies from the BabyMobile at the same time
the Caring Vans offered crucial vaccines. “We
know that families in crisis have enough to deal
with, so anytime we can join forces with another
agency to meet multiple needs at a single time
and place, we jump at the chance,” said Jenny
Koetter, Oklahoma Caring Van specialist. “It is a
win-win for the children we serve, and we look
forward to a continued partnership with ICS.”
Spring 2015
OCF welcomes new
development coordinator
Emily Bolusky joined the Oklahoma Caring
Foundation team in June, taking on the role of
development coordinator. Emily came to OCF from
Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa where
she spent 13 years as public relations manager. She
brings expertise in fund development, marketing, and
community relations. Emily has a passion for nonprofits
and currently serves as president of the Tulsa Chapter
of the Association of Women in Communications and
sits on the Board of Directors of the Tulsa YWCA. “I am
extremely excited to work with such a dynamic group
of people that are committed to improving the lives of
so many children in Oklahoma,” she said. Emily hit the
ground running and has already been instrumental in
securing important funding for OCF, as well as in the
success of the Champions of Health gala.
Emily lives in Tulsa with her husband, Richie, and
daughters Conley and Campbell.
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The Sunshine Leadership Club recognizes
individual donors who contributed
$250 or more to the Oklahoma Caring
Foundation in 2014.
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Don L. Wilber, MD
John Wilkinson
We apologize for any
errors or omissions.
Board of Directors
M. Ted Haynes, Chair
Paula Huck, Executive Director
Beverly Binkowski
Joseph Cunningham, MD
Jeanette Gamba
Steve Grossi
Meg Salyer
Julie Sloan
Don Wilber, MD
Council of Advisors
Martha Burger
Dr. Dianne Gasbarra
Michael Johnson
Laura Kenny
Ron King
Mary Mélon
Dr. Marc Milsten
Leslie Paris
Dr. John Phillips
Dr. Gary Raskob
Dr. Jim Riemer
Dr. Gary Trennepohl
Staff
Paula Huck, Executive Director
Brooke Townsend, Manager
Barbara Azar
Emily Bolusky
Ivy Griffey
Kendra Jones
Jenny Koetter
Jamie Kucinski
Andrea Oguinn
Tina Pyeatt
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation. Inc. is a non-profit organization administered as an in kind gift by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma,
a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company. These companies are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
600937.0115
1400 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
TULSA, OK
PERMIT NO. 2146