12th Annual Turning Point Forum & Oklahoma Fit Kids Conference

12th Annual Turning Point Forum & Oklahoma Fit Kids Conference "Healthy Communities: Challenging Times"

When & Where: December 3, 2009 at the Nigh Univerity Center, Garland Godfrey Drive, University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

Key themes include:
* Obesity Prevention
* Community Grocery Stores and Gardens
* Policy and Advocacy
* Tobacco Use Prevention
* Health Equity
* Teen Pregnancy Prevention
We are especially proud to have as our keynote speaker Nick Yphantides, M.D. Dr. Yphantides will be describing his journy with obesity and how he lost 270 pounds.

To register, simply go to:
http://www.okturningpoint.org/

Here you will find information on the conference and links to register online. There is a small $35 dollar registration fee, which can be paid securely online. If you prefer to pay via regular mail, simply complete and print the online registration. Checks should be made to:
Public Health Institute of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 60926
Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0926

Turning Point Policy Day

Oklahoma Turning Point Policy Day is October 9, 2009!

Turning Point Partners and Friends are invited to participate in the first, annual Oklahoma Turning Point Policy Day on October 9, 2009. In the morning, participants will have an "Advocacy 101" primer to learn the keys to effective policy advocacy. Then, all will participate in breakout sessions to discuss policy initiatives about tobacco, obesity, mental health and substance abuse, and education and prevention.

We look forward to seeing all of you on October 9. The cost is only $15, which includes a nice lunch. The meeting location will be at the University of Central Oklahoma, Nigh University Center, Edmond, OK. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m.

To register, go to the Oklahoma Turning Point web site