Teen Advisory Council

Bring your bright ideas to the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Teen Advisory Council. As a member, you can improve the teen experience and cultivate positive relationships with the Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health team.

Building Bright Futures

Members of the Teen Advisory Council provide recommendations and guidance to Oklahoma Children's Hospital hospital staff and leadership on improving the teen experience during inpatient and outpatient treatments. Teens have unique perspectives and needs, and their insight and input can bring positive change for all.

Members of the Teen Advisory Council have an essential role in helping shape the future of teen experiences at Oklahoma Children's Hospital. As part of the council, they will build bright futures by helping to:

• Improve experiences for young adults who visit the hospital on a long- or short-term basis

• Assist with hospital design, programming and service projects

• Ensure Oklahoma Children’s Hospital maintains family and patient-centered care

• Include the voices of Teen Advisory Council in other Advisory Councils, as the official representatives for other adolescents in the hospital

• Identify projects and fundraising opportunities that support the goal of improving the patient experience for the teen population

Interested in supporting the Teen Advisory Council, learning about current projects or why some of our current members serve?

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Join the Teen Advisory Council

When you become part of the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Teen Advisory Council, you join a group of forward-thinking teens with a passion for improving the lives of others. You can use your experience and your voice to advocate for other teens, like you, who could benefit from the services and resources available at Oklahoma Children's Hospital.

Apply for the Teen Advisory Council

If you’re ready to share your experience and improve the health journey of other teens, you can apply to join the Teen Advisory Council if you meet the following membership criteria:

• You are 13-20 years of age
• You currently receive treatment at Oklahoma Children's Hospital
• You previously received treatment at Oklahoma Children's Hospital
• Applications are rolling and are currently accepted year-round

As a member, you’ll attend six group meetings per year to discuss areas of opportunity and growth for the teen experience. Members make a 12-month commitment and have the chance to participate beyond a year.