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New MAPS 3 senior center opens Friday in northeast Oklahoma City

WebAfter years of planning and various delays in construction, Oklahoma City officials and northeast residents are celebrating the long-awaited opening of the newest …

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Oklahoma COVID tracker: Daily updates on cases, deaths, …

WebOklahoma COVID data for Tuesday, Nov. 30. Positive tests: 666,927 (up 887) Active cases: 8,465 (down 236) Currently hospitalized: 477 (down 2) Deaths: 11,913 (up …

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Oklahoma Health Department enacts emergency rules as COVID …

Web0:00. 1:37. As COVID-19 surges in Oklahoma, the state Health Department implemented emergency rules Thursday that will grant hospitals flexibility to see more …

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Oklahoma can invest in mental health care for generations to come

WebThis funding package is a critical opportunity for Oklahoma — not only to ensure generations of Oklahomans can access the mental health and substance use …

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Oklahoma Medicaid expansion gives health coverage to thousands

WebAbout 200,000 Oklahomans are expected to apply for coverage through Medicaid expansion in its first year. Under the expanded eligibility guidelines, adults ages …

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When is Earth Day 2024

WebThe first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. The date was chosen because it fell between Spring Break and final exams, making it more accessible for college students. …

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Oklahoma expands Medicaid, becoming the 37th state to do so

Web0:00. 6:06. After more than a decade of fierce debate about whether Oklahoma should expand Medicaid, the Sooner State on Thursday became the 37th state to …

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Health care takes a backseat for Oklahoma's homeless population

WebA trip to a free clinic means a missed meal at a charity. Being away from camp too long can mean returning to find belongings stolen. A cough or stuffy nose, painful …

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A closer look at the Oklahoma House and Senate budgets

WebThis year, the House proposal would cut that to $1.33 billion while the Senate would spent $1.31 billion. Both chambers would earmark a small increase for the …

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Oklahoma provided STEM education, but women's health care not …

WebOne major factor in my decision to move away from Oklahoma was the way the state seemed to downplay women, especially the health issues we face. It seemed …

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See inside OKC's new MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center

WebA gym is set up before the opening of the Eastside MAPS Senior Health and Wellness Center in Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. NATHAN J. FISH/THE …

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What you need to know about Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma: …

WebApplications can be submitted online, over the phone or through the mail. To apply online, visit MySoonerCare.org. To apply over the phone, call the SoonerCare …

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Preventive care, increased health care access a necessity in …

WebPreventive care is the bedrock of a thriving health care system. It encompasses a range of measures aimed at averting the onset and progression of …

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Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine or third dose in and around …

WebWest Health Clinic, 4330 NW 10: 405-419-4150. Walmart. First, second and additional doses available at locations statewide. Make an appointment online. Sam’s …

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Oklahoma COVID tracker: See updates on cases, vaccines, deaths

WebOklahoma COVID-19 data for Saturday, March 5. Positive tests: 1,024,471 (unchanged) Active cases: 3,139 (unchanged) Currently hospitalized: 491 (unchanged) …

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Report: Despite poor overall health, Oklahoma has noteable …

WebOklahoma has significant health inequities, but Medicaid expansion could pave way for improvement. A new report found significant racial and ethnic health …

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Oklahoma COVID tracker: Latest updates on cases, vaccines, deaths

WebMore:Hundreds of law enforcement officers killed by COVID as debates over vaccine mandates rage More:A year since Oklahoma's first COVID vaccine was given, …

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Enrolled in SoonerCare

WebChanges are coming to Oklahoma’s Medicaid program as the state looks to overhaul how it provides health benefits to hundreds of thousands of low-income …

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Direct primary care coverage coming to OKC insurance Marketplace

WebDirect primary care, or DPC, began in the days before insurance payments, but the 21st-century direct primary care model came about in the late 2000s with Dr. …

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Oklahoma renters need access to safe, affordable housing

WebOklahoma law offered these Oklahomans three options: (1) terminate the lease and leave, (2) pay someone to fix it and deduct it from the rent (but only up to the …

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Apolipoprotein B testing measures protein that carries cholesterol

WebApolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food …

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Healthy tips for older travelers Savvy Senior

WebOrganize your medications: Make sure you have a sufficient supply of medications to last the entire trip. More from Savvy Senior: Here are some tips on …

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Record keeping at Oklahoma County jail about to move into 21st …

WebMissing records discovered during an inspection by the Oklahoma State Department of Health last year, for example, were one of the problems the agency found …

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Where can I get a COVID-19 test in and around Oklahoma City

WebHere are some places to start your search. If you're looking for a particular type of COVID-19 test, check with the location first to make sure they're administering …

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Oklahoma Legislature wants to criminalize STIs; bill will make it …

WebAs experts in public health and HIV, we call on Oklahoma lawmakers to learn from the data and the history of criminalizing STIs. House Bill 3098 will likely increase …

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Norman Regional Healthplex expanding with new cancer center

WebNorman Regional Healthplex is getting a cancer center, its fourth major addition by Indianapolis-based health care developer Bremner Real Estate. The 48,000 …

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