Office of Health and Well-being

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Dr. Jabraan Pasha, Senior Advisor – Community Health

On August 19, the City of Tulsa, Community Care, and other community and healthcare partners announced the creation of Tulsa's first Office of Health and Well-being.

The Office is being created to improve health outcomes across Tulsa by aligning resources, sharing data, and fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations.

To launch this work, the Office has secured over $260,000 in multi-year corporate funding— including $210,000 from Community Care, along with a $50,000 grant from the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF).

“This is an investment in the health of our community and in the future of Tulsa,” Mayor Monroe Nichols said. "This Office will connect the dots between healthcare, education, economic opportunity, and public safety so that all Tulsans have the chance to thrive. I'm deeply thankful for our friends at Community Care, Dr. Pasha, and so many others working to make Tulsa a healthier and more resilient city.”

The Office’s goals include:

• Convening healthcare stakeholders to share resources, reduce duplication, and align strategies through a Health Coalition
• Using the Neighborhood Conditions Index (NCI) to target areas with the greatest health disparities; and
• Advancing citywide mental health initiatives

• Read the full press release online

Mayor's Health Coalition

The City of Tulsa, in partnership with the Office of Health and Well-being, launched the Mayor's Health Coalition, a new collaborative effort designed to bring together healthcare leaders, community organizations, and residents to improve the overall health and quality of life for all Tulsans.

Through this initiative, the City aims to identify shared barriers to health, align resources, and create lasting partnerships that address both the medical and social factors that impact well-being.

The Coalition will unite voices from across Tulsa's health ecosystem — including health systems, insurers, public health professionals, social service providers, and neighborhood advocates — to identify opportunities for collective impact.

"Health doesn't begin in the doctor's office," said Dr. Jabraan Pasha, Chief Health Officer, Office of Health & Well-being and Senior Advisor, Community Health, Mayor's Office. "It begins in our homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. The Mayor's Health Coalition will create a space for collaboration and coordination, helping us build a city where health and equity go hand in hand."