February 25, 2023 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Commu ni 8 - The Elk City News February 25, 2023 Health Department Deploys Mobile Wellness Unit in Southwest Oklahoma LAWTON. ~The Mobile Wellness Unit from the county health department in District 5 will visit several communities in March to reach its goal of bringing more healthcare services to rural communities in southwest Oklahoma. “Some people have trouble getting the healthcare they need, so that is why the health department is taking healthcare to them. We can reduce or remove some of the major barriers that create health disparities in our rural communities,” said District 5 Nurse Practitioner Jennifer England. “We encourage the public to take advantage of this opportunity to visit with the staff and learn more about the many programs offered on the Mobile Wellness Uni ¥: ity Park Gets New Services offered by the MWU include Women Infant and Chil- dren (WIC) visits, family planning visits, sexually transmitted infection (STI) exams, women’s exams, immunizations, general sick visits, annual child visits, COVID-19 testing and Playground Equipment vaccinations, school/sports physicals, flu vaccinations, choles- terol and blood pressure screenings and other public health services. ‘The mobile unit is designed to focus on rural areas to fill a gap By Landry Brewer Jast summer, replaced. Lions Park was next City's Parks Department. in communities where people do not have access to healthcare or cannot afford it. The trailer is equipped to facilitate full clinic “The City purchased the equip- in the rotation for new equip- services for children and family health, well-checks, vaccines, Elk City’s Lions Park just got ment last June, but we needed ment. In addition to the new play- nutrition, and education. There is a built-in reception area, gen- an upgrade that was several to wait to install it until after The new playground equip- erator, satellite dish and wheelchair lift among other features. months in the making. Christmas-in-the-Park — deco- ment cost the City $22,900. ground equipment, Lions ‘The health department also has two mobile vans that are de- City crews recently installed rations in Ackley Park were “This was a budgeted and fore- Park’s activities and ameni- signed for less invasive medical visits and to assist with other brand new playground equip- removed and placed in stor- casted expense for the City,” ties include horseshoe pits, a public health programs. ment there. age and that cleanup was com- Ivester said. T-ball field, a basketball court “Mobilizing the wellness unit will allow public health services to According to City Manager plete,” Ivester said. Located at 104 Sunset Circle in be provided in a wide variety of settings, including ‘Tom Ivester, the park has been City parks are routinely evalu- the northern part of town, Li- with two basketball goals, park neighborhoods, community events, and festivals. It is an effec- scheduled to receive the new ated, and determinations are ons Park is one of several parks benches, and a three-table pa~ tive way to reach people where they live, work, and play,” said playground equipment since made if equipment needs to be maintained by the City of Elk vilion. England. Current March schedule for the Mobile Wellness Unit: Eldorado in Jackson County, Wednesday, March 1 and March SWOSU Names Memorial Scholar 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 515 W. Main St. Frederick in Tillman County, Thursday, March 2 and March 16, 11am. to4 p.m., 915 N. 15th St. Cordell in Washita County, Monday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 12 Braden Snider of Clinton has to one graduating senior from established in 1977 to promote p.m., 1005 E, 3rd St., Flu and COVID-19 vaccine only. been named the A.E. Friedrich Clinton High School who will philanthropy, award scholar- II Memorial Scholar at South- be attending SWOSU. Lawton in Comanche County, Family Promise, Tuesday, March ships, and distribute funds to 7,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 901 SW 17th St. western Oklahoma State Uni- Snider is a 2022 Clinton High Mountain Park in Greer County, Wednesday, March 8 and versity (SWOSU) for the 2022- School graduate. He is current- support the activities and pro- 2023 academic year. ly a freshman at SWOSU ma- grams of SWOSU. For more in- March 22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 208 Spruce St. Erick in Beckham County, Thursday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3 ‘The Friedrich Memorial Schol- joring in agricultural business. formation about the Friedrich p.m. and March 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 301 S. Sheb Wooley arship was established by Scholarship or any SWOSU Ave. Goldie and A.B. “Ace” Fried- ‘The A.E. Friedrich, II Memo- Foundation funds, please con- Lawton in Comanche County, Hungry Hearts, Tuesday, March rich, Jr. in memory of their rial Scholarship Fund is stew- 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 605 SW 11th St. son, A.E. “Fred” Friedrich II. arded by the SWOSU Founda- tact 580-774-3267 or visit Willow in Greer County, Tuesday, March 21, 9:30 a.m, to3p.m., ‘The award is given every year tion, Inc, The Foundation was www.SWOSUFoundation.com. 1701 W. Main St. Additional dates, times, and locations for the mobile wellness unit will be posted on the county health department's Facebook pages and on the OSDH website at: bit ly/DShealth . SWOSU Football 2023 cattlewomen’s Legacy Golf camp registration Tournament now open FOOTBALL LEGACY is April 1 By Gail Ellis GOLF The Southwestern Oklahoma Team. STILLWATER. - The Oklahoma State University Extension TOURNAMENT Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp has opened registration for its State University (SWOSU) “The Legacy Tournament is next session June 5-7 at the Creek County Fairgrounds in Kel- Football Legacy Golf Tourna- always a lot of fun and serves lyville. ment is set for April 1, 2023 as an important fundraiser ‘The event launched in 2022 to offer women ranchers a fun at Prairie West Golf Club in for our football program,” said and engaging learning experience in the production, finan- Weatherford, Oklahoma. The Athletic Director Mr. Todd cial management and market strategy involved in operating a Tournament is hosted by the Helton. beef cow/calf operation. SWOSU Athletic Association SWOSU alumni and friends are ‘The three-day camp for women was designed using elements to benefit the Bulldog Football invited to participate in this wee clic. of both OSU livestock boot camps and Annie's Project, a na- scramble-style golf tourna- rm tional nonprofit that educates and empowers women in agri- ment. Teams of four will tee off at 9:00 AM. Registration fee culture. The workshop was such a success that a waitlist was created for 2023. includes green fees, golf cart, Registration is $150 a person and will remain open until all food, and drinks. 50 spots are filled. Sponsorships are also avail- Bootcamp partners this year include the U.S. Department able. Register or learn more of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, at — www.SWOSUFootballLe- Southern Extension Risk Management Education, Oklahoma gacyGolf.com or contact Allie Cattlewomen’s Association, Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Hoang, Allison. Hoangeswosu. and the Oklahoma Women Veterans Program. edu, or 580-774-6330. See a list of workshop topics that will be covered and register If you are unable to attend on the OSU Extension website. but would like to support NOW OPE OSU Extension uses research-based information to help all the SWOSU Football Team, Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leader- you may donate at any time ship and manage resources wisely throughout the state’s 77 at www.givetoswosufootball. counties. Most information is available at little to no cost. com. No Appointment necessary, just walk in! Send to [email protected] (580) 303-5890 - 404 S. Eastern, Elk City With a description!