Cotton County Health Department

06/24/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Expanding Care: Doulas Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 27, 2026.

This program will issue at least $2,500,000 in one or more awards to support rural maternal and child health by expanding access to doula care.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x3BXM.

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.

06/23/2026

WIC provides everyday essentials — and the kind of guidance that helps families grow strong together.

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Learn more or apply at https://brnw.ch/21x3zVY

06/22/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Expanding Care: Doulas Program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 27, 2026.

This program will issue at least $2,500,000 in one or more awards to support rural maternal and child health by expanding access to doula care.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x3yEY.

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.

06/22/2026

We are offering $10 sports physicals at LCHC Southwest now through August. Walk-ins are welcome! Call 580-355-5242 for more information.

06/22/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Behavioral Health Integration – Medications for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder program.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 10, 2026.
Individual program awards are anticipated to be up to $1 million, with the number of awards depending on the number of applications received. OSDH may fund one project or several, based on need and available resources.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x3yBf.
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.

06/22/2026

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 20, 2026.
OSDH anticipates allocating up to 20 grants, with individual awards of up to $350,000, to eligible entities to purchase Community Paramedicine-specific vehicles or ambulances to serve the needs of rural Oklahoma and facilitate deployment of Community Paramedics.

Learn more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x3yz1.
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.

06/22/2026

Last week, District 5 Southwest Oklahoma County Health Departments held our semiannual all-staff meeting, bringing together our team from across ten counties: Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, and Wash*ta.

Agenda topics included:

🔹 Updates across nursing, allied health, communications, facilities, staffing, community engagement, consumer health, and rural health transformation
🔹 Safety & preparedness briefing
🔹 Workplace stability overview

Twice a year, we get the rare opportunity to step back, reconnect, and remember why this work matters. Thank you to every staff member for your dedication to Southwest Oklahoma. 💙❤️🤍

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

1 in 10 Oklahoma teens. ➡️ That’s how many experience dating violence.

✅ They deserve healthy relationships. ✅ Safe spaces. ✅ Support that’s free, confidential, and judgment-free.

📱 You can help. Share the hotline. ➡️ Start the conversation.

06/15/2026

Ticks are active and prevention matters. A few simple habits can lower your risk and keep your whole household safer. Save this post for your next outdoor day.

OSDH Epidemiologist-on-Call is available 24/7 at (405) 426-8710. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x3n2b.