Stephen Eberle recognized for his volunteer contributions. Read about it in the Winter 2010 issue of the Healthy Spirit.
Health Education and Wellness
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Food for Life
The problem: In its December 2007 report, the Oklahoma Task Force on Hunger found that Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in America. Over the past ten years, the percentage of the state's population classified as food insecure rose from 13.1 percent to 14.6 percent; the percentage of our state population experiencing hunger, classified as experiencing very low food security, rose from 4.2 percent to 5.3 percent. On both measures, Oklahoma ranks as one of the five worst states in the country. The threat of hunger is especially prevalent among children, as more than one in every five Oklahoma children lives in a food insecure household. Due to their special needs, Oklahoma seniors and disabled individuals are also at high risk of hunger.

Read more: Food for Life
Left to right: Rita Scott of Buy Fresh Buy Local, Rep. Seneca Scott, Demalda Newsome of North Tulsa EATS and Steve Eberle, IHCRC Food and Garden Coordinator.
OK Horizon aired the second interview on food security and Food for Life in January on OETA, (Ch-11 in Tulsa). The videos are available on their web site (www.okhorizon.com) and YouTube on the following links. Oklahoma Horizon showcases contributions made by individuals, companies and other organizations across the state to benefit Oklahoma's economic development.
Stephen Eberle talks about food deserts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZUamEMXPwg>
Doug Walton talks about food deserts pt 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvZ3k0Iqw0E
Doug Walton talks about food deserts pt 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMmnkOiRy8A&feature=related
Oklahoma legislator says we must do something about food deserts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9WNHyWeKPc
Eliminating food deserts one neighborhood at a time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYQwjncmAs&feature=related You can cook healthy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lz_IOq0dZ8 Increase food security, decrease waist lines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-3NRv73_g&feature=related State Representative Seneca Scott (representing HD 72 in north and central Tulsa) has proposed Healthy Corner Store legislation for the 2010 legislative session, providing funding, employee training and assistance in acquiring EBT machines to process SNAP benefits (food stamps). State Representatives Jabar Shumate (HD 73), Dan Morrissette (HD 93) and Eric Proctor (HD 77) are also strong supporters of the Healthy Corner Store Initiative. Read more: Healthy Corner Grocery Stores Championed Are you a smoker? Need the help and support to quit? Beginning January 9, the Health and Wellness Department of IHCRC will be offering a six-week smoking cessation class. Classes will be held at IHCRC's satellite office located at 1630 S. Main from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact Clayton Tselee at (918) 588-1900 ex.
3224. This smoking cessation program tailored to the needs of Native American people. All ages participate in cessation programs, including youth, pregnant women, adults and elders. Native American families become healthier by reducing the exposure of babies, children and youth to second-hand smoke in the home and community, and by reducing the number of nicotine-related illnesses among elders and adults.
Healthy Corner Grocery Stores Championed
Smoking Cessation Class
Traditional Ties Tobacco Cessation Program
(918) 588-1900, extension 3224
