Oklahoma Caring Foundation

The Foundation's Care Van Program provided access to immunization screening and a full range of age appropriate immunizations for medically underserved populations, primarily birth to age 18, in Oklahoma. Over the course of the year the Foundation held 662 Immunization Events using the Foundation's Mobile Care Vans. During these events immunization screenings were conducted on 9,796 children with 8,938 children and adults being administered 10,032 immunizations. Also, the Foundation conducted youth physical exams for 567 children, and 334 vision screenings. Additionally, the Foundation undertook 5 Dental screenings and administered 288 Fluoride treatments. The Foundation, under its Caring Program for Children provided primary and preventative health care benefits to 3 children of families whose household income is between 185% and 200% of the Federal poverty level.

The Caring Foundation provided health and immunization education, as well as other health related services by collaborating with other health related organizations at community, regional or statewide events and having its own booths at such events. The Foundation participated in 420 awareness events throughout the state of Oklahoma.