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Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

OKSIBS is a recognized chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

Sooner SUCCESS launched OKSIBS in 2017 and is now an official recognized chapter of (SLN) - www.siblingleadership.org.  SLN is a national nonprofit based out of Chicago, IL and is dedicated to providing support and information to siblings of people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

This program is for adult siblings that have grown up with a brother or sister with special needs.  We are currently looking for adult siblings to get together with other adult siblings in a relaxed social environment.  If you are interested to learn more, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu. 

News

Blaine CHIO partners with Opportunities, Inc.


Published: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Blaine CHIO partners with Opportunities, Inc.

 

The Blaine CHIO recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunities, Inc. to who will serve as the Blaine CHIO 501c3.

 

The Blaine CHIO is a Community Health Improvement Organization that was established to encourage and improve sharing among healthcare providers, and improve health in the community. The CHIO concept was developed by Dr. Jim Mold, MD, MPH. He is the founder and former President of the Oklahoma Physician’s Resource/Research Network (OKPRN).

 

The Blaine CHIO along with Okeene Municipal Hospital and Mercy Hospital Watonga received funding from Healthy Hearts for Oklahoma (H2O), which was used to purchase Diabetic, Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure kits to be distributed to patients in need.

 

 

Pictured (L to R): Jona Arthur, Blaine County Coordinator Sooner SUCCESS; Shelly Dunham, CEO Okeene Hospital; Allison Siegers, Executive Director Rural Health Projects, Inc.; Carla Flynn, Executive Director Opportunities, Inc. and Shannon Sattler, Agency Fiscal Officer Opportunities, Inc.

 

https://www.okeenerecord.com/news/blaine-chio-partners-opportunities-inc

Ways community members can get involved

Join Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

  • Are visitors welcome? yes
  • Process for joining group? Come to the meeting.

Become a Member

Sooner SUCCESS is committed to supporting our Siblings of all ages. This initiative is specifically for our older siblings that are no longer participating in Sibshops. Members can include siblings, friends, spouses, and those that recognize the importance of supporting siblings.  

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu