Oklahoma Primary Care Association

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/

04/01/2026

Chief medical officer inspires young women: "Toni Ramos, Community Health Connection’s chief medical officer, does it all. She’s a full-time pediatrician and manages a team of roughly 26 people while also training medical students. On top of that, she has five children ranging in age from three to 17."

“God gives me strength to do this,” Ramos said.

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

03/30/2026

Today, we celebrate Community Health Center doctors, who care for 1 in 7 Americans across urban, rural, frontier, and island communities. Over the past decade, their numbers have grown by more than 50%—a testament to the vital role they play in increasing access to affordable, high-quality care. Every day, their commitment to patients’ health and well-being reflects a deep dedication to both community and the medical profession.

03/30/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released its first public grant application for the Community-Led Wellness Hubs: Microgrants program.

Applications are due April 13, 2026.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x15BY

This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

03/30/2026

03/27/2026

NACHC is honored that its CEO, Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, has been selected to serve on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Healthcare Advisory Committee (HAC) to improve patient care and modernize the U.S. health care system.

Read NACHC's full statement: https://bit.ly/4uUzdrF

03/25/2026

Across the United States, Community Health Centers are the primary delivery system for pediatric care, especially for children with limited access to care.

New analysis from NACHC’s Dr. John W. Hatch Center for Science shows that 1 in 4 Medicaid-covered and uninsured children rely on Community Health Centers.

As the largest primary care system for low-income children, Community Health Centers play a central role in pediatric care, where policy decisions directly impact access today and shape lifelong health through prevention.

👉 Read the full analysis in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/40L8lwr

03/25/2026

Community Health Centers play a critical role in prevention and early detection, providing care to 1 in 7 Americans nationwide.

In 2024, Community Health Centers screened more than 3.8 million patients for colorectal cancer. These screenings are vital. Colorectal cancer claims the lives of more than 50,000 people in the U.S. each year, yet this cancer can be prevented with screening and is highly treatable when detected early.

This is preventive care in action—reaching communities with limited access to health care and helping save lives every day.

03/24/2026

A big part of staying healthy happens before illness.

Preventive care includes screenings before symptoms appear, routine labs, vaccinations, health risk assessments, and guidance for everyday habits that support your health.

If you’re due for a check-in, call 580.223.3411 to book an appointment.

03/24/2026

Thank you News & Eagle for the great article about the Residency Program and Physicians.

03/23/2026

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