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 慢性病风险因素和管理工作组代表社区合作伙伴的跨部门合作，以实现塔尔萨县 CHIP 内的目标。这一健康优先事项包含大量目标，因为它包括健康的社会决定因素。
会议将以现场或在线方式举行，如下所示。会议地点将在会议前公布。如果您想参加，请通过电子邮件联系我们的 CHIP 项目经理 Christina Seymour，邮箱地址为 cseymour@tulsa-health.org.
2026 年会议日期：
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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.
