The Tulsa Health Department's school health programs focus on two age groups: elementary-aged children (Pre-K through 5th or 6th grade, depending on the school district) and middle to high school students (5th or 6th grade through 12th grade).

The elementary program aims to improve both the health and academic achievement of Tulsa County schoolchildren. It does so through collaboration with students, schools, and the community, aligning health and learning through comprehensive nutrition and health education. You can learn more about this program here: https://tulsa-health.org/programs/school-health/

The middle and high school program centers around the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), which empowers young adults to make responsible decisions and educates them about the consequences of sexual activity. More information about this program can be found here: https://tulsa-health.org/programs/teen-pregnancy-prevention/

The Tulsa Health Department offers age-appropriate immunizations for children and adults following recommended guidelines, including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Services are available at four locations: James O. Goodwin Health Center, Central Regional Health Center, North Regional Health & Wellness Center and the Sand Springs Health Center. Days and hours of operation vary by location, with appointments available online or by phone and walk-in availability on select days and locations. Additionally, international travel consultations and vaccines are available at the James O. Goodwin Health Center, with appointments available through the THD website. Learn more: https://tulsa-health.org/services/testing-and-immunizations/vaccines/

The Maternal Child Health Outreach program works to identify and address individual maternal and child health issues, needs and barriers with a focus on improved birth outcomes. Expecting mothers, young children and their families receive assistance from outreach and social workers. Spanish, English and Burmese/Zomi speaking staff are available to provide services at three locations (James O. Goodwin Health Center, Central Regional Health Center and the North Regional Health & Wellness Center) or various community based partnerships. Services include:

* SoonerCare/Medicaid enrollment assistance
* Links to other services both internal at the Tulsa Health Department and external in the community
* Referrals to basic needs (food, shelter and clothing)
* Depression screenings
* Warm hand-offs to mental health treatment, case management and to other appropriate resources as needed
* Educational messages including safe sleep, birth spacing and reproductive life planning

In addition, the team also includes community system development specialists to raise public awareness about infant mortality on a system level and develop and implement prevention strategies to address local causes of infant death in the Tulsa Community.

For more information, please contact:
Kathy Kleine Crabtree: 918-594-4766, kkleine@tulsa-health.org

The Tulsa Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic offers confidential diagnostic testing, treatment and education on sexual health and disease prevention. Free condoms are available at any THD clinic locations. Walk-in STI services are available at four locations: James O. Goodwin Health Center, Central Regional Health Center, North Regional Health & Wellness Center, and Sand Springs Health Center. Clinic days and hours may vary by location. For more information, please visit our website:
https://tulsa-health.org/services/testing-and-immunizations/std-testing/#std-testing-locations