Public Health

The OSMA supports a wide range of policies and activities regarding public health issues.at (405) 843-9571 if you would like a nomination packet mailed to you.

• Physicians' Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma

The physicians of the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) are concerned about the health of our states residents. Data compiled by the Oklahoma State Department of Health show that Oklahomans overall health is worse than the rest of the nation. In response the OSMA has developed the Physicians Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma (PCHO) to make a difference in the health and quality of life of all Oklahomans.

• Cancer Information Services

The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a national resource for information and education about cancer.  The CIS is a program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).  Through its Partnership Program, the Cancer Information Service reaches the medically underserved, including minority groups and people with limited access to health information and services.  CIS partners with state and regional organizations that directly serve these audiences.  The CIS can assist state and regional organizations by providing: the latest, most accurate cancer information, cancer education program planning, implementation and evaluation, coalition building and training on clinical trials. 

• Downloadable Information sheets on:

Mental Health
Teenage Suicide
Stress
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Aspirin Fact Sheet
Tobacco Control Programs—2007 Fact Sheet
Tobacco Control - Talking Points

Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers

This Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers was developed by the American Medical Association in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The guide is in PDF format. You will need Acrobat® Reader® to view the guide.  Please note that the title pages of each chapter may appear blank; scroll down until you reach the content.
To order a free hard copy or CD ROM of the guide, please contact Irrie Swopshire.
Introduction (PDF, 160KB)
Table of Contents  (PDF, 93KB)
Preface  (PDF, 134KB)
Chapter 1: Safety and the Older Driver: An Overview (PDF, 195KB)
Chapter 2: Is the Patient at Increased Risk for Unsafe Driving (PDF, 216KB)
Chapter 3: Formally Assess Function (PDF, 257KB)
Chapter 4: Physician Interventions (PDF, 206KB)
Chapter 5: The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (PDF, 200KB)
Chapter 6: Counseling the Patient Who is No Longer Safe to Drive (PDF, 234KB)
Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Physician (PDF, 193KB)
Chapter 8: State Licensing Requirements and Reporting Laws (PDF, 353KB)
Chapter 9: Medical Conditions and Medications That May Impair Driving (PDF, 265KB)
Chapter 10: Moving Beyond This Guide: Research and Planning for Safe Transportation for the Older Population (PDF, 168KB)
Appendix A: CPT® Codes (PDF, 162KB)
Appendix B: Patient and Caregiver Educational Materials (PDF, 222KB)
Appendix C: Continuing Medical Education Questionnaire and Evaluation (PDF, 166KB)
Index (PDF, 90KB)