The Tulsa Alliance For Families, which focuses on neighborhood development to deal with social and health issues is being expanded to three more neighborhoods next year. Continued support for programs like Margaret Hudson will aid in the reduction of the number of teen pregnancies. There needs to be support for Medicaid Family Planning Waivers. Oklahoma is ranked 46 th in the country for dollars spent on public health. Voters will have the opportunity to vote November 2000 on allowing for local control on how public health dollars are spent by voting to allow Oklahoma City and Tulsa counties the option to vote for a millage increase that will enhance the public health system.
Prevention is far less costly than treatment.
The Tulsa City-County Health Department, and all their community partners, continues to work towards a healthier Tulsa community. Health Department at 595-4400.