Winter Stomp Dance and Community Meal
Save the Date for a Free Traditional New Year's Gathering - Saturday, January 21, 6-10 pm. In the event of bad weather, the event will be held January 28. Location TBA. Presented by Gathering Strength and Restoring Harmony. For more information, contact Tamara Newcomb at 918-382-2205 or by email at tnewcomb@ihcrc.org.
Carmelita Skeeter receives Watchman Award
Diabetes - A Growing Epidemic
Prevent the Loss of Lives this Holiday
'Tis the Season...to quit your tobacco habit
Native American Foster Care...Looking for Solutions
Preventing Birth Defects
Parenting Classes for New Parents
Behavioral Health Welcomes New Psychiatrist - Dr. Stephen Patton
2011 IHCRC Annual Report available for download. Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa gathered for the historic 35th Annual Meeting of the organization. The 2011 IHCRC annual report was distributed which highlights the accomplishments of the past year, including the long-awaited completion of the major facility expansion and remodeling construction project. Pam Iron, Executive Director of the National Indian Women's Resource Center and former Executive Director of Indian Health Care Resource Center, presented a history of the early days of IHCRC and her perspective on the health care needs of American Indians. The IHCRC Annual Meeting closed with the traditional presentation of honorary awards to community supporters, families, board members and staff members. Read more in the Winter 2011-12 Healthy Spirit IHCRC Healthy Winter 2011 or see 2011 Awards page...
Save the Date for the 2012 Dance of the Two Moons!
This year's Dance of the Two Moons gala will be held Saturday, April 21 at the spectacular Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, located at 777 West Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK. The 2012 Dance of the Two Moons will feature an extraordinary dinner, live and silent auction. As always, the event will be full of exciting entertainment and activities for all to enjoy.
The Honorary Chair of the 2012 Dance of the Two Moons is Dr. Thomas McKeon, President and CEO of Tulsa Community College. Dr. Jay Anderson serves as the IHCRC Board Chair of the 2012 Dance of the Two Moons.
As with every year, the proceeds from the Dance of the Two Moons will help fund Indian Health Care's pediatric services. This past fiscal year, IHCRC provided over 10,000 health care visits to 3,000 children! Without the services of IHCRC, many of these children would have no medical home and end up in our emergency rooms for health care services.
Event tickets are $100 each or $175 per couple. Five sponsorship levels are available ranging from $1,500 to $10,000. For more information about the Dance of the Two Moons or to purchase a sponsorship or tickets, please contact Emily Bolusky at 382-1206 or email at twomoons@ihcrc.org.
Dance of Two Moons Honorary Chair - Dr. Thomas McKeon, President, Tulsa Community College
Thomas McKeon was named the third president and chief executive officer of Tulsa Community College (TCC) July 1, 2004. Since he joined TCC in 1980 as an instructor, McKeon has served in a number of administrative roles at TCC - including dean of instruction, provost of two campuses and executive vice-president and chief operating officer.
McKeon currently serves on several professional and civic boards of directors including: vice chairman of the Tulsa Metro Chamber, past chairman of the Oklahoma Academy, and past chairman of the Oklahoma Council of Presidents. In June 2007, McKeon was inducted into the OSU College of Education Hall of Fame. He is a recipient of the Paragon Award from Leadership Tulsa. In addition, he was named Tulsan of the Year for 2007 by Tulsa People magazine.
Tulsa Healthy Pathways
Tulsa Healthy Pathways (THP) is all about improving access to healthy choices and removing barriers that prevent people from living a healthy life style. THP has a variety of FREE or DISCOUNTED resources to help you and your family to live healthy lives. Download the brochure and complete the participation form inside to get on the path to a healthier life. Call Nancy O'Banion at 918-382-2220 or nobanion@ihcrc.org for more info or visit Healthy Tulsa Pathways. (Download the brochure for details).