about focus forward oklahoma
mission
To decrease unintended pregnancies in Oklahoma by increasing access to and utilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC).
funding
In addition to time, staff and resources provided by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), the Focus Forward Oklahoma program is made possible by a Children’s Health Insurance Program Health Services Initiative and the generous donations of the following private funders:
- George Kaiser Family Foundation
- David and Jean McLaughlin
- Anonymous Donor
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Planned program activities fall into one of three categories:
- Policy Change
- Communication
- Education
For more information on program activities, contact us at focusforwardok@okhca.org.
advisory committee
The Focus Forward Oklahoma Advisory Committee is made up of experts in the fields of medicine, education, non-profit work, teen pregnancy prevention, state government, insurance and policy. The committee meets on a quarterly basis.
Dwyna (Dee) Vick
FFO Program Monitor
Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Jean McLaughlin
Funder
McLaughlin Family Foundation
Jill Nobles-Botkin, APRN-CNM
Director, Perinatal & Reproductive Health
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Jill Ratterman, DPh
Clinical Pharmacist
Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Joyce Marshall, MPH
Director, Maternal & Child Health
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Katie Smith, MD, MS
Associate Professor / Section Chief for Academic Generalists in OB/GYN
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Kimberly Butler, MPH
Senior Program Officer, Funder
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Laura Bellis
Executive Director
Take Control Initiative
Lauren Oliver, MD
Medical Resident OB/GYN
University of Oklahoma / University of Nevada
Lauren Thomas, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
OB/GYN Residency Director
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Lydia Nightingale, MD
Vice President of Medical Affairs / OB/GYN
Variety Care
Melissa Eldredge
Medical Student / Family Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Mindy Galoob, MBA
Deputy Director
Take Control Initiative
Monica Henning, MD
Associate Professor, Clerkship Director for OB/GYN
University of Oklahoma Tulsa
Olivia Lust, DO
Associate Professor, Family Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Patrick McGough, DNP, MSHR, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Oklahoma City County Health Department
Sarah Roberts
Vice President of Programs, Funder
Inasmuch Foundation
