TSET is a state grantmaking trust working to reduce Oklahoma’s leading causes of preventable death. The deal was known as "The Master Settlement Agreement."
In 1998, a historic court settlement held to***co companies financially responsible for the death and destruction caused by their products. To***co companies agreed to begin reimbursing states for healthcare costs incurred by to***co-related diseases. In 2000, Oklahoma became the first state to protect its Master Settlement payments through a constitutional amendment. The result was TSET, the To**
*co Settlement Endowment Trust. TSET is a state grantmaking trust that works to reduce the leading causes of preventable death in our state – cancer and cardiovascular disease – by preventing and reducing to***co use and obesity. In the years since its founding, TSET has invested tens of millions of dollars to fund improvements in public health. Each evidence-based initiative is designed to address Oklahoma’s most pressing public health issues, while creating healthier places for all Oklahomans to live, work, learn and play. Learn more at www.TSET.ok.gov. Engagement Policy:
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06/18/2026
Father's Day is June 21, a meaningful moment for dads to take the first step toward a healthier life by quitting to***co.
About 1 in 7 Oklahoma men smoke, and secondhand smoke poses serious risks to children. The Oklahoma To***co Helpline, a program of TSET, offers free, proven support: ni****ne replacement therapy, coaching, a personalized quit plan and 24/7 help.
This summer, as our nation marks 250 years of independence, many Oklahomans are finding a freedom of their own: the kind that comes from healthier living.
In Episode 58 of the TSET Better Health Podcast, we explore how everyday choices and smart public policy add up to better wellness over time. Hear from:
• DeLanie Brewer, an Oklahoma City resident who shared her health journey with Shape Your Future
• Katie Qualls Fay of the Oklahoma To***co Helpline
• McKenzie Cowbeck, executive director of the Oklahoma Public Health Association
Father’s Day is coming up, and one of the best gifts we can give dads is support for a healthy, active life. 💙
To help make healthy family time easier, download this FREE activity page before June 15: https://bit.ly/4mAcvRz
06/11/2026
Healthy living can make a difference at every stage of life. Through movement and community, cyclists riding Route 66 are helping raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. In this latest Health Matters with TSET, learn more about this inspiring ride and the power of staying active. https://bit.ly/4eu3aIG
Oklahoma has one of the highest lung cancer rates in the nation.
That’s why early detection matters. The TSET-funded Lung Bus brings lung cancer screenings directly to communities across the state, making it easier to catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable.
A healthier Oklahoma starts with bold investments. The TSET Board has approved nearly $7 million in grants to support projects that expand access to healthy foods, physical activity, youth wellness programs and community health infrastructure across the state. These investments will help create healthier environments and improve quality of life for Oklahomans for years to come.
Healthy choices start early. Thanks to a TSET Discovery Grant and the Roots and Fruits Program, the Farm to School Program at the Tahlequah Farmers Market is giving students the chance to discover new fruits and vegetables, learn about nutrition and build a foundation for lifelong health.
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