Health Alliance for the Uninsured

After six years of dedicated service, Jeanean M. Yanish Jones, CFRE is ending her role as our Executive Director of Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU), effective March 28, 2025. During her time with HAU, Jeanean has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for her leadership and unwavering commitment to serving the most vulnerable in our community. While Jeanean will be missed in her day-to-day leadership role, we are pleased to share that Dr. Mike Herndon, our Chief Medical Officer, will serve as Interim Executive Director. Dr. Herndon’s dedication to our mission and his deep understanding of our work will ensure a smooth and stable transition. Jeanean will also continue to support and advise during this time, providing valuable insights as we move forward. Under Jeanean’s leadership, HAU has: · Provided services to about 10,000 individuals annually · Secured more than $11 million in medications since 2019 · Built a strong and dedicated team committed to our mission · Improved fiscal strength with a stronger prudent reserve · Received clean audits, reflecting our responsible stewardship · During Covid, securing vital resources for clinic network so they could continue to safely serve patients · Gained organizational stability and continuous growth · Strengthened community partnerships to expand our reach · Launched an endowment campaign to secure our long-term impact · Solicited and stewarded the largest transformational gift in HAU’s history to develop innovative diabetes programs · Expanded the Dr. R. Murali Krishna Scholarship program for OU Medical Students. · Enhanced organizational efficiencies through improved data collection, electronic databases, and streamlined systems This is not goodbye. Jeanean would love to hear from you in the future, whether you’d like to seek her advice, share updates, or simply stay connected. Her dedication to HAU and our mission will always remain close to her heart. HAU is excited to announce that we have partnered with Mosaic Personnel Solutions to lead the search for our next Executive Director. As we continue our important work advocating for the uninsured, strong leadership will be crucial in advancing our mission. With Mosaic's expertise, we are confident in identifying the right leader who will help propel HAU into the future and amplify our impact within the community. For more details, visit: hauonline.org/news/jobs/ Please join us in celebrating Jeanean’s incredible contributions and wishing her all the best in this new chapter. With gratitude, Dr. R. Murali Krishna Founding President Health Alliance for the Uninsured Pictured at Jeanean's announcement reception 3/25/25 (L to R): Dr. R. Murali Krishna, HAU Founding President and Board President; Jeanean Yanish Jones; Jeanean's mother Marcia Yanish and HAU Board President Dr. Carl Lindquist.

Health Alliance for the Uninsured Announces 2025 Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award Recipients. HAU is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award: OU Medical Students Sarah G. Kenney and Sydney Verrett. This prestigious award, presented annually, recognizes senior medical students who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to community service and improving healthcare accessibility for underserved populations. https://lnkd.in/g5CJu9YV The 2025 awardees were selected from a highly competitive pool of ten outstanding nominees, representing a total of 10,695.5 volunteer hours across various medical specialties including obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. HAU Founder Dr. R. Murali Krishna, the award’s namesake and a distinguished advocate for community health, expressed his admiration for the awardees: “The dedication of these future healthcare professionals to community service is truly inspiring. Their compassion and commitment to caring for underserved populations exemplify the values this award seeks to recognize. I am honored to support the next generation of healthcare leaders who will continue to make a profound difference in the lives of others.” Sarah G. Kenney, specializing in pediatrics, has accumulated 1,595 volunteer hours. Her leadership in medical mission trips to Peru and her work at local health fairs reflect her deep commitment to providing essential pediatric care and health education to vulnerable populations. Sydney Verrett, pursuing a specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery, has dedicated 246.5 volunteer hours to serving under-resourced communities locally and abroad. Her work with children in Honduras and her contributions to Oklahoma City clinics underscore her mission to restore dignity and function to patients through reconstructive care. For more information about HAU and the Dr. R. Murali Krishna Community Service Award, visit www.hauonline.org or call 405-286-3343. Pictured (L-R) HAU Executive Director Jeanean Yanish Jones, Awardees Sydney Verrett and Sarah Kenney, OU Clinical Application & Resource Exploration Workshop Chairmen Mulan Tang and Sawyer Paris.

We are pleased to announce that we have received a $26,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation through the Services for Access to Health Care Community Grant program! This grant will support our program to provide access to free prescription medications and flu shots for low-income, uninsured adults. Through a strategic partnership, HAU is able to purchase these medications in bulk at a discount. https://hauonline.org/

Congratulations to HAU Executive Director Jeanean Yanish Jones for being named to the Journal Record Most Admired CEOs for 2025 https://lnkd.in/gsnJnkxb

Our leadership team is attending the Sixth Annual Oklahoma Governor's Prayer Breakfast this morning. This event brings Oklahomans together to pray for our leaders, for our upcoming legislative session & for all in our state to thrive. The featured speaker was the Honorable James C. Ho, Federal Judge for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Congratulations to Clinic on the Hill, celebrating their 3rd Anniversary last week (@ Quail Springs Baptist Church).

As we step into a new year, our Health Alliance for the Uninsured team is motivated to continue to make a difference, and we need your help! ?? Every donation brings us closer to creating real change. Together, we can make 2025 our most impactful year yet! We hope you’ll consider donating in support of our work here: https://lnkd.in/gjDaa3cT Not able to financially support us at this time? We still greatly appreciate your support and are always looking for new volunteers and community cheerleaders ??

Wellness Day of 2025 is this Saturday, Jan. 11th. Walmart offers free health screenings at Wellness Day events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can take advantage of free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations for flu, COVID-19, HPV, mumps and more at nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacies nationwide. Some locations will also offer vision screenings, giveaways and wellness product demonstrations. “A new year brings opportunities for a fresh start, and we want to support people on their health journeys,” said Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart. “Our Wellness Day events allow customers and patients to check in on their health in an affordable and convenient way while also encouraging meaningful connections with our highly skilled pharmacy teams.” https://lnkd.in/gGtVDzA3

Support HAU by purchasing your butterfly ornament today! Every dollar you give directly supports patients in need and strengthens Oklahoma’s future. Help Oklahomans access healthcare this holiday season. The Butterfly Effect shows us that small actions can create powerful, lasting change. Just as a single butterfly’s wings might set off a chain of events leading to a far-reaching transformation, each donation—no matter the size—has the potential to create a ripple effect across our community. By supporting the Health Alliance for the Uninsured, your gift today can spark a journey toward health, hope, and opportunity for countless Oklahomans in need. Together, we can create waves of change that make healthcare accessible for all. https://lnkd.in/gjDaa3cT

The Butterfly Effect shows us that small actions can create powerful, lasting change. Just as a single butterfly’s wings might set off a chain of events leading to a far-reaching transformation, each donation—no matter the size—can create a ripple effect across our community. By supporting the Health Alliance for the Uninsured, your gift today can spark a journey toward health, hope, and opportunity for countless Oklahomans in need. Together, we can create waves of change that make healthcare accessible for all. Every dollar you give directly supports patients in need and strengthens Oklahoma’s future. https://lnkd.in/gjDaa3cT