The Tulsa Health Department’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) includes a dedicated focus on Chronic Disease Risk Factors and Management, recognizing it as a top priority for the well-being of Tulsa County residents.
Chronic diseases are leading causes of death in Tulsa County, with heart disease and stroke mortality rates surpassing both state and national levels. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (2023), Tulsa County’s age-adjusted heart disease mortality rate is 244.6 per 100,000, compared to 234.7 statewide and 161 nationally (CDC WONDER, 2023). Stroke mortality also trends higher at 43.2 per 100,000, above the state rate of 39.8.
Adult tobacco uses in Tulsa County stand at 18.3%, significantly above the Healthy People 2030 goal of (Oklahoma BRFSS, 2023), contributing to the burden of cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory diseases. Access to care remains a barrier, with 17% of Tulsa County residents uninsured well above the national average of 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2022).
Social determinants further compound disparities: 15.2% of households face food insecurity (Feeding America, 2023), and many neighborhoods lack access to affordable healthy foods and safe physical activity spaces (Tulsa Health Department, 2023).
This priority focuses on reducing risk through evidence-based prevention (e.g., American Heart Association’s Know Your Numbers), increasing Medicaid enrollment, and targeting social determinants via partnerships, aligning with CDC national strategies for chronic disease prevention (CDC, 2023).
Tulsa Health Department; Ascension St. John Health System; Be Well; Morton Comprehensive Health Services; Tulsa Health Care Coverage; YWCA Tulsa; Family and Children’s Services; Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma; Saint Francis Health System, OU Sooner HAN Complex Care Management; Uma Tulsa; Oklahoma State University; Ascension St. John Clinic; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; Oklahoma State University; Tulsa Public Schools; University of Tulsa; Activate Oklahoma; Oklahoma FreshRx
CHIP 만성 질환 위험 요소 및 관리 작업 그룹은 Tulsa 카운티 CHIP 내의 목표를 해결하기 위한 지역 사회 파트너의 부문간 협력을 나타냅니다. 이 건강 우선순위에는 건강의 사회적 결정요인이 포함되므로 많은 목표가 포함됩니다.
회의는 아래에 명시된 대로 직접 또는 온라인으로 진행됩니다. 장소는 회의 전에 공유됩니다. 참석을 원하시면 이메일로 Christina Seymour의 CHIP 프로젝트 관리자에게 연락해 주세요. cseymour@tulsa-health.org.
2026년 회의 일정:
Register to Attend a Chronic Disease Risk Factors and Management Workgroup Meeting
The CHIP is intended to be monitored over time. To track the progress of this initiative, key performance markers are monitored through a community dashboard on the AchieveIt platform. These markers reflect measurable outcomes, and serve as a tool for stakeholders to assess how well collaborative efforts are addressing mental health challenges, reducing barriers to care and improving overall community resilience. The dashboard supports data-driven decision-making and ensures transparency and accountability as Tulsa County works to enhance mental wellness across the population.
