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When it comes to community health, nothing has a greater impact than empowering the people. Whether hope is lost, the news is not good or devastation strikes, the Oklahoma Health Center's community health support system works to supply goods and services as long as there is a need. Additionally, proactive health management in various arenas work to perpetuate a strong and healthful world. |
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In the wake of the terrorist attack on April 19, 1995-the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City–the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma Blood Institute rose to superior service in meeting the challenge of unthinkable jobs.
At 32, Tom has had schizophrenia for more than a decade. Three years ago, he began taking a new medication that has been very effective in controlling his symptoms.
A few weeks ago, though, Tom decided he no longer needed to take his medication. Soon, he began having hallucinations and became unable to go to his job or take care of his basic daily needs. His sister brought him to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' crisis intervention center, where he was evaluated, started on the needed medication and monitored until his condition stabilized. Then Tom, his family, and the crisis center staff developed a plan for continuing his care at a community mental health center not far from where Tom lives to help him avoid another relapse.*
*name changed to protect his privacy
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