Beckham County Health Department

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Don’t let floaties fool you. Water wings and puddle jumpers can make kids feel confident—but they’re not life-saving devices. And they don’t replace your eyes on the water. Always choose a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Stay alert, stay close, and stay distraction-free.

Learn more about drowning prevention at https://brnw.ch/21x33Qv and CPR at https://brnw.ch/21x33Qw.

05/29/2026

Knowing when to breastfeed your baby can be challenging. Watch for these early signs of hunger:
1. Sucks on hands and fingers
2. Opens and closes mouth
3. Moves arms and legs a lot
4. Turns head from side to side, looking for the breast

Crying is a late sign of hunger. By responding to these early signs of hunger, you can prevent a crying baby and have a more effective feeding.

05/29/2026

Which recipe are you based off your birth month? Comment below! ⬇️

05/29/2026

Wash*ta County, did you know? WIC services are available based on where you live, and there are four nearby locations ready to serve Wash*ta County residents:

📍 Elk City – Beckham County Health Dept
400 East 3rd St | (580) 225-1173

📍 Hobart – Kiowa County Health Dept
431 West Elm | (580) 726-3316

📍 Clinton – Custer County Health Dept
3030 Custer Ave | (580) 323-2100

📍 Weatherford – Custer County Health Dept
220 N. Bradley St | (580) 772-6417

🚗 Need a ride? Your trip may be covered!

If you live in any of these counties, you may qualify for transportation assistance:
Beckham • Custer • Dewey • Ellis • Harmon • Harper • Jackson • Kiowa • Roger Mills • Tillman • Wash*ta • Woods • Woodward

✅ A minimum of $20 per ride for up to two grocery store trips each month
✅ A minimum of $20 per ride for WIC appointments
✅ For longer trips — $20 minimum OR $0.70 per mile, whichever is higher

Visit https://brnw.ch/21x2Wrv to see if your local transportation helper can assist you. Don't let distance or cost stop you from getting the support you deserve! 💚

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

05/29/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 12, 2026.
RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x2WaF.
This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

05/27/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Chronic Disease Management Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 8, 2026.
The Chronic Disease Management Program is intended to fund providers, community-based organizations, and other organizations to implement and/or expand proven models for chronic disease management across rural regions of Oklahoma.
Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x2SEp.

This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

05/27/2026

If your child is due for routine immunizations, your county health department can help. Vaccines are available to all residents, regardless of income or insurance status.

05/26/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 18, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM for the Certified Healthy Virtual Event!

Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in engaging breakout sessions, hear updates from OSDH leadership and take home valuable tools and resources to support healthy communities.
Registration is open now: https://brnw.ch/21x2Q6X.

Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Oklahoma’s commitment to health and wellness!

05/25/2026

Offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26.