One of the ways Oxy seeks to promote a more equitable world is by supporting initiatives that improve access to health care in underserved populations.

In Houston, Oxy is a supporter of the Houston Methodist Community Scholars Program, an initiative that provides specialty health care to uninsured and underserved patients in the Houston area.

The program provides care for patients in Federally Qualified Health Centers and free clinics across the greater Houston area with a focus on specialty care in areas including neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, hematology/oncology, pulmonology, endocrinology and nephrology.

With Oxy's support, the program has expanded to to include a palliative care fellowship and the establishment of the Occidental Petroleum Health Outcomes–Quality of Life Improvement Program. The program uses a rigorous, data-driven approach to help ensure that patients in the program always receive what they deserve—the highest possible quality of care. Oxy also endowed a chair in quality and outcomes research. The Palliative Care component of the program provides patients with a serious, chronic or terminal illness with health care services that go beyond what is typically available in a community clinic.

"Oxy is committed to strengthening our communities, and this program does just that by enhancing patient access to specialty health care and providing a high level of care to those who otherwise might go untreated," said Oxy President and CEO Vicki Hollub. 

Houston Methodist has treated approximately 5,800 patients across nine specialties in five community clinic locations in the Greater Houston Area. 

In Oman, the Mukhaizna Clinic reflects Oxy's commitment to the well-being and social welfare of its workforce, neighboring communities and the Sultanate of Oman.

Occidental Oman opened the clinic as a health care facility for personnel working at the nearby Mukhaizna Field. In addition to Oxy employees, contractors and their families, the Mukhaizna Clinic offers its full complement of services and care to local residents.

With the nearest government clinic approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, area residents are taking advantage of the Mukhaizna Clinic's proximity and wide range of services.

After passing through the welcoming entrance, patients find a waiting room, a doctor's office, an emergency room and an additional treatment room. The clinic is equipped to handle everything from routine doctor visits to emergency operations.

Thriving production at the Mukhaizna Field and area population growth make our Mukhaizna Clinic a vital regional resource—not only for providing urgent medical care, but also in promoting safety and wellness in the workplace and the broader community.

Water quality and cleanliness are core to OxyChem’s business and have been reflected in our sustainability initiatives for years.

One example is our partnership with Water Mission, which focuses on the global drinking water crisis. Approximately one million people in vulnerable communities in Uganda, Tanzania and the Bahamas have gained access to safe drinking water, made hygienic with OxyChem’s ACL® product. This important partnership was honored with the prestigious Sustainability Leadership Award from the American Chemistry Council in 2020. To help raise awareness for the urgent need to expand global access to clean water, OxyChem is sponsoring the Global Water Center®. This first-of-its-kind educational center leverages multi-sensory exhibits in a highly interactive environment featuring new technology to inspire people to help end the global water crisis.

To learn more about OxyChem's commitment to water quality and cleanliness, click here.

Expanding access to education and jobs is key to making our society more equitable. One way Oxy is doing this is by partnering with Tuskegee University, a historically black college in Tuskegee, Alabama, with strong programs in chemical, mechanical, aerospace and electrical engineering.

We are a proud sponsor of the Tuskegee University FASTREC bridge program, which provides financial and academic support for incoming first-year students interested in math and engineering.

Oxy also partners with several universities, from which we seek early career talent, to sponsor scholarships that support diverse students. 

As part of our commitment to expanding opportunity and making society more equitable, Oxy provides financial support for programs designed to help at-risk youth reach their full potential.

In the U.S. Permian Basin, Oxy partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad, N.M., to renovate its teen center. Oxy continued its support with funds to its scholarship program, granting nearly 2000 scholarships; renovations to its gymnasiums’ scoreboards and bleachers; installation of security cameras in the teen center; and its Online Learning Program. The Online Learning Program provided computer equipment and network upgrades, educational materials, software, integration and coordination with Carlsbad Municipal Schools and tutoring for club members.

In Houston, Oxy partners with the Astros Foundation to provide support to the educational growth of at-risk children, including:

• Funding for renovation and improvement of the Denver Harbor baseball fields which  serve at-risk youth
• Sponsorship of the Community Leaders Program allows Denver Harbor Little League to reduce registration fees by more than 60 percent per player, and supports the provision of uniforms and equipment for participants.
•  Sponsorship of the Astros Literacy Bus which distributes age-appropriate books to Houston-area kids and encourages family reading in the community. Distribution takes place at various schools, underserved communities, youth organizations and city-owned baseball and softball fields like Denver Harbor.