Former Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins was appointed associate provost for external relations at the OU Health Sciences Center, President David Boren said in a press release Wednesday.

Askins will serve as spokeswoman and advocate for programs such as the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center, the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center and the Tisdale Clinic, according to the press release.

Askins has received numerous awards for her support of health care initiatives. These include the Friend of Medicine Award, Friend of Oklahoma Children’s Award, Legislator of the Year Award and Patient Advocate Award. She was also named Outstanding Legislator by the Oklahoma Public Health Association, according to the press release.

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cjellisor 1 year, 2 months ago

Nice lady. Glad to hear she is taking on this role at the OU Health Sciences Center.

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