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Each year, smoking kills more people than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car crashes, murders, suicides, and fires combined.


Healthy people 2010 objective:

Increase the proportion of adults who are vaccinated annually against influenza and ever vaccinated against pneumococcal disease.

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Public Health - Prevent. Promote. Protect

Community Health | June 03, 2009

Wellness Leader's Academy

Tulsa Health Department is offering a 10-month Wellness Leader’s Academy training built around one strategy:  practical employee wellness program training to support all individuals that are responsible for the creation, administration, and evaluation of company wellness programs.

Community Health | June 03, 2009

Tickborne Illnesses

Each year, Oklahoma consistently ranks among those states with the highest numbers of tickborne diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis, and tularemia.
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Community Health | June 03, 2009

H1N1 (Swine) Flu and Children

H1N1 flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and in some cases diarrhea and vomiting. Here you will find information on how to protect your family's health.

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Community Health | June 03, 2009

Learn More About the Power of Play

It burns calories, builds self-esteem and helps your kids live longer. Learn more about the power of play and other helpful tips at tulsaplay.org.

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