about focus forward oklahoma
mission
To decrease unintended pregnancies in Oklahoma by increasing access to and utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC).
funding
In addition to time, staff and resources provided by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), the Focus Forward Oklahoma program is made possible by a Children’s Health Insurance Program Health Services Initiative and the generous donations of the following private funders:
- George Kaiser Family Foundation
- David and Jean McLaughlin
- Anonymous Donor
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Planned program activities fall into one of three categories:
- Policy Change
- Communication
- Education
For more information on program activities, contact us at focusforwardok@okhca.org.
advisory committee
The Focus Forward Oklahoma Advisory Committee is made up of experts in the fields of medicine, education, non-profit work, teen pregnancy prevention, state government, insurance and policy. The committee meets on a quarterly basis.
Bruce Dart, Ph.D.
Tulsa Health Department
Chad Smith, M.D.
Oklahoma Perinatal Quality
Improvement Initiative
David McLaughlin
McLaughlin Family Foundation
Frank Lawler, M.D.
HealthChoice
Jean McLaughlin
McLaughlin Family Foundation
Jim McCarthy, J.D.
Community Health Connection
John Schumann, M.D.
University of Oklahoma – Tulsa
Joseph Cunningham, M.D.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma
Joseph R. Johnson, D.O.
OSU Center for Health Sciences
Joyce Marshall, MPH
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Kerri Stewart, RN
Oklahoma City County Health Department
Kimberly Butler, MPH
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Lance Frye, M.D.
OSU Center for Health Sciences
Laura Bellis
Take Control Initiative
Laura Lang
Thrive: A Sexual Health Collective
Lin Goldston, MHA, CPHQ
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Lydia Nightingale, M.D.
Variety Care
Lynn Mitchell, M.D.
OU Physicians
Max Burchett, Pharm.D
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Mindy Galoob, MBA
Take Control Initiative
Patrick McGough, DNP
OKC- County Health Department
Rick Snyder, FHFMA
Oklahoma Hospital Association
Robyn Sunday-Allen, RN, MPH
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Sabrina Wyatt, M.D.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Sarah Roberts
Inasmuch Foundation
Sharla Owens
Tulsa Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Tina Burdett
Kirkpatrick Family Fund