The Faith-Based Health Enhancement Initiative

Included with HERO is the Faith-Based Health Enhancement Initiative - a program that addresses fundamental core problems that cause individuals to have poor health, such as poverty, education, jobs and transportation.  

Through partnerships with the faith-based communities we will assist you in:

• Creating strategic plans
• Identifying the needs of the community
• Developing programs for the needs of the community
• Health Improvement initiatives
• Installing computer technology centers
• Linking your facility with other faith-based partners to share ideas and develop funding streams
• Monthly teleconferencing
• Written quarterly reports
• Partnering with area resources

We can help you make connections with training programs such as:

• Project Power – American Diabetes Association
• Project Faith – Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education
• Oklahoma Arthritis Network
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• BESO – Community Action Eligibility Programs
• FBI – Child Predator Program
• HERO – Health Equity & Resource Opportunities
• WIC Nutritional Services
• Community Health Centers – Healthy Start
• Central Oklahoma Integrated Networks

Contact Information:
1000 NE 10th Street, Room 508,
Oklahoma City 73117-1299
Phone: (405) 271-6127
Fax: (405) 271-1225