Links

Oklahoma SWAT
Tobacco Use Prevention Service
TheTruth.com
TarWars.com
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
KickButtsDay.org
Tobacco Free Kids
Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust
INCA Community Services
Breathe Easy Oklahoma
Tobacco Freedom
Tobacco Documents Online
World No Tobacco Day
At A Glance

Two Counties, Atoka and Coal, were chosen for an initial Partnership for Change project because of their relatively stable and diverse population base, their high poverty rates, and their relative lack of readily accessible nutrition and other assistance program services.

 

Since its development in 2001, the Partnership for Change coalition has maintained a successful collaborative effort among organizations, civic, faith-based, non-profit and government agencies, volunteers, schools, and businesses throughout Atoka and Coal counties. This collaborative effort focus is to organize and collaborative service and develop opportunities to better serve and meet the needs of the families and communities of Atoka and Coal County.

 

The vision of the Atoka Coal Partnership For Change is, "to develop and sustain a progressive safe, healthy and fun community.

 

 

Our Mission

"To develop and sustain a progressive safe, healthy and, fun community."

 

 

Shape Your Future 5K walk/Run
Project ACTIVE and Project HACC will be hosting a "Shape Your Future" 5K Walk/Run June 1, 2013. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Atoka High school. Hope everyone will join us on this day as we promote: Eating Better, Moving More and Being Tobacco Free!!!!
Tobacco Sub Committee Meeting Dates 2013

All meetings will be held at the Kiamichi Technology Center

 

April 19, 2013- 10:30-11:15

May 17, 2013- 10:30-11:15

June 21, 2013- 10:30-11:15

July 19, 2013- 10:30-11:15

August 16, 2013- 10:30-11:15

September 20, 2013- 10:30-11:15

October 18, 2013-10:30-11:15

November 15, 2013-10:30-11:15

December 20, 2013-10:30-11:15

 

These are tentative dates and may change! The larger coalition meets directly after from

12:00-1:00.

Partners of the Coalition

Choctaw Nation YAB                                            

Atoka/Coal County Dept. Of Human Services                   

Atoka County Health Department                     

Coal County  Health Department                          First Bank

OSU Extension Offices in Atoka and Coal          Ameristate Bank

Big Five HeadStart Coalgate                               KHKC Radio

INCA Community Services                                   Atoka Schools Safe and Drug Free Committee

Turning Point of Oklahoma                                    Lane School

SWAT ( Students Working Against Tobacco)    Harmony School

OBI Blood Institute                                                  Victory Life Church

First Baptist Church- Atoka                                   American Cancer Society

Atoka County Community Chest                           All County Soccer Club

Atoka County Chamber of Commerce                Choctaw Nation Headstart

Coalgate Public Schools                                       Pittsburg County Health Department

Coal County Rural Fireman's Association           HOPE Medical Clinic

CASA Atoka

Project ACTIVE                                                       Systems Of Care

Providence Of Oklahoma                                       Oklahoma Health Care Authority  

Neighbors Building Neighbors                        

Girl Scouts of SE Oklahoma

Atoka Medical Center

 

Tobacco Control Staff

Tobacco Control Coordinator:

Amber Gammon

1006 w. 13th Street

Atoka, Ok. 74525

580-889-2116

amberg@health.ok.gov

 

Assitant Coordinator:

Kara Hendrickson

1006 W 13th Street

Atoka, OK. 74525

580-889-2116

karah@health.ok.gov

 

County Administrator:

Michael Echelle

620 S. 3rd

McAlester, OK.74501

918-423-1267

michaele@health.ok.gov

 

Certified Healthy-City Of Atoka

The City of Atoka received Basic Level for Certified Healthy Communities. We are extremely proud of the example the City has set for other towns in our area. They are promoting overall health and wellness in regards to tobacco policies, fitness and nutrition initiatives and safety concerns for our community. We hope to work with the city on applying again and working with area schools and businesess to strengthen the cities application to recieve a higher level and possible funding for the City of Atoka.  Pictured from left to right are Joshua Hendrickson, Project ACTIVE, Amber Gammon, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Joye Angel, Atoka City Clerk and Mr. Bob Fredrick, Mayor of Atoka.

Harmony School achieves Excellence Level for Certified Healthy Schools

Harmony School recevied the highest level possible for a school district for certified healthy. They have set the standard on what a school should be doing to promote no tobacco use, fitness and nutrtion iniatives and overall safety and health for their students and faculty.  They have policies in place to ensure these goals are being met and continue to work to make their school meet the state standards of excellence level. Amber Gammon presented to the school board their award and thanked them for taking the initiaitve to promote better health and wellness within their school system.  Project staff will continue to work with Harmony and strive to receive funds for the next school year through this application process. Pictured left to right are: Joshua Hendrickson, Project ACTIVE, Amber Gammon, CX Coordinator, Troy Gammon Jr, Vice President of the Board, Kenny Daniel, Board Member, Mr. Mark Thomas, Superintendent, and Cecil Mackey, Board President.

Atoka County Health Department receives Merit Level
Atoka County Health Department received the Merit level for certified healthy business in Atoka County. This means they are wokring on and devoloping policies and strategies to address things like tobacco cessation, fitness and nutrition, physical activity, health screenings and overall promotion of health and wellness. Kara Hendrickson, Wellness Committee Coordinator is working on strengthening initatives that promote wellness so the Health Dept can gain the Excellence Level this next year. Pictured from left to right are: Amber Gammon, CX Coordinator, Wanda Keeton, Administrative Assistant, Nadine Witt, Lead Nurse and Kara Hnedrickson, Asst.Tobacco Coordinator
Atoka Medical Center recevies Excellence for Certified Healthy
Atoka Medical Center achieved Excellence Level for Certified Healthy Business. They have passed and are implementing policies in regards to tobacco control, fitness and nutrition, physical activity, cessation and overall wellness and safety. We appreciate the efforts the hospital is doing to partner with tobacco use prevention and Project ACTIVE.  We look forward to working with he hospital to promote many more health initiatives. Pictured left to right : Joshua Hendrickson, Project ACTIVE, Paul Reano, CEO, Malissa Rains, Marketing Manager, Amber Gammon, Tobacco Coordinator.
Luigis Italian Resteraunt Receives Basic Level

Luigis Italian resteraunt was recognized for being our only certified healthy resteraunt in Atoka County. They are offering more nutritional options on their menu for people to take advantage of eating better. Amber Gammon presents Adrianna Mustafaraj with her certificate. We appreciate Luigis and look forward to working with them in the future!

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