TSET: Creating a State of Health in Oklahoma
Established by voters, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is a state grantmaking trust devoted to preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease, Oklahoma's leading causes of death. By awarding grants to schools, communities, state agencies and partner organizations, TSET works to improve the health of Oklahoma's citizens. It also funds research and emerging opportunities in the public and private sectors. TSET initiatives are addressing Oklahoma's most pressing public health issues — and creating healthier places for all Oklahomans to live, work, learn and play.
Recently, an independent study was conducted to determine TSET’s impact on the health of Oklahomans. Researchers concluded that, because of TSET’s investments in grants and programs, Oklahoma’s smoking rate has dropped 10x faster than similar states. To learn more about the study and its results, click here.
Latest News and Updates
LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS HONORED FOR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH
February 22, 2019
Wellston, OK – Seven Lincoln County Public School Districts were honored on Friday for their efforts to improve health through the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Healthy Incentive Program for schools. More
SMOKELESS TOBACCO USERS ENCOURAGED TO QUIT DURING THROUGH WITH CHEW WEEK, FEBRUARY 18-22
February 18, 2019
During Through With Chew Week, Feb. 18-22, smokeless tobacco users are encouraged to quit, either on your own or by calling the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (1-800-784-8669 or OKhelpline.com), a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). Oklahomans have access to the free services through Helpline regardless of whether they smoke, dip or chew. More
TSET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH PRODUCES QUALITY CANDIDATES
February 12, 2019
The application period for the TSET Executive Director position closed on February 11 with 67 candidates applying for the job. The TSET executive search committee will now begin reviewing applicants for consideration before the full board in March. More
TSET BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
January 29, 2019
The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) has begun the search for its next executive director after John Woods departed late last year to fill the executive director of government relations position at the University of Oklahoma, announced TSET Board Chair Bruce Benjamin. More
TSET BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS INTERIM TO LEAD AGENCY
December 3, 2018
The TSET Board of Directors on Monday announced the appointment of Julie Bisbee as interim executive director. Bisbee is currently the director of public information and outreach at TSET. In a special board meeting, the TSET Board of Directors voted to appoint Bisbee after Executive Director John Woods announced his resignation effective Dec. 5. More
