• OU Health in the Community

Building a Healthier Oklahoma — Together. At OU Health our Community Relations and Strategic Programs team is dedicated to improving lives across Oklahoma. Through community-driven programs, strategic partnerships, and targeted initiatives, we close gaps in care and address social determinants of health — all backed by leading research and education. Together, we’re creating a stronger, healthier future.

Strategic Programs

Community Health Needs Assessment

Our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is conducted every three years and guides our strategic focus on improving access to:

• Healthcare
• Healthy food
• Education
• Employment
• Housing
• Transportation
• Mental health and wellness

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Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP)

Our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) outlines a coordinated, systemwide strategy to improve the health and well-being of the communities served by OU Health.

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Community Impact Report

Our Community Impact Report reflects how collaboration drives change. By working alongside nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders, OU Health creates stronger, healthier communities.

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340B Drug Pricing Program

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal initiative allowing OU Health to provide discounted outpatient medications to underserved communities, stretching resources and improving accessibility.

Community Relations & Partnerships

Nonprofit Partnerships

In fiscal year 2025, OU Health partnered with over 25 mission-aligned nonprofits, directly investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into initiatives that uplift communities across Oklahoma. From health equity programs to education and wellness outreach, these collaborations fuel lasting change and embody our commitment to creating healthier lives together.

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Economic Development

OU Health actively supports statewide economic development through Chamber involvement, fostering opportunities for our employees and the community in strategic and meaningful ways.

Explore Our Collaborations

Community Board Match Program

Through our Community Board Match Program, we place senior OU Health leaders on nonprofit boards, advancing public health and strengthening civic leadership.

Number of Boards Served in fiscal year 2025: 10

See Where We Serve

Community Volunteer Program

Open to full-time OU Health employees, our Volunteer Program connects team members with community nonprofits that share our mission. In fiscal year 2025, OU Health employees volunteered over 1,000 hours.

Health Anchor Network

OU Health is part of the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) — a national collaboration of over 75 leading health systems that are committed to improving community well-being not just through clinical care, but by leveraging their economic power to address the root causes of health inequities.

Community Health Improvement Activities

Among the many activities that ensure OU Health invests well in our communities, you’ll find:

• Behavioral Health Center - Oklahoma Children’s OU Health Behavioral Health Center will provide a comprehensive and re-imagined approach to mental healthcare for children and adolescents. This facility, expected to open in winter 2026, is designed with a focus on patient safety, family-centered care, and stress reduction.
• Oklahoma City Public Schools Stay Well in School Program - The OU Health digital health program, in partnership with Oklahoma Children’s, provides virtual medical care for students at school. Assisted by school nurses, students can receive diagnoses and treatments for minor illnesses and chronic conditions from OU Health pediatricians. This initiative increases healthcare access, reduces student absences, and leverages a collaboration with the OU Health outpatient pharmacy to support students’ health needs.
• Summer Feeding Program - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health participates in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, offering free breakfast and lunch to children aged 18 and younger during the summer break. The meals are provided weekdays in the hospital cafeteria and aim to improve children’s overall health and well-being.
• Community Partnership Allocation Program - This is an ongoing initiative to expand OU Health’s charitable allocation to the community. The program allows us to execute strategies to deepen the partnerships between OU Health and Oklahoma’s nonprofit community.