Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
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Oklahoma maternal mortality rate dips slightly, remains above national average
Mortality varies by race, according to newly released data, and about 70% of pregnancy-related deaths were deemed preventable.
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As Oklahoma cuts mental health funds, Black counselors seek to expand services in Tulsa
The Tulsa Black Mental Health Alliance wants to reduce barriers to treatment as the city anticipates losing millions in state mental health funding.
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Major changes are coming to Medicare. Tulsa experts urge seniors to check their plans.
Seniors have until Dec. 7 to enroll in 2026 plans. And even though Social Security is getting a raise, it may not be enough to cover higher Medicare expenses.
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OU researchers aim to reduce Indigenous cancer disparities through enhanced navigation services
University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers found that a novel care coordination and communication program has the potential to support Indigenous Oklahomans — who face significant cancer disparities — in accessing cancer care.
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TSET awards nearly $150 million in legacy grants to expand, improve Oklahoma health care
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) board of directors approved the entity’s first-ever legacy grants.
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Oklahoma reduces severe birthing complications, lags behind nationally in maternal, infant deaths
Oklahoma mothers are experiencing fewer unexpected complications during their hospitalization for delivery, despite still having higher rates than the national average.
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New health center headed to east Tulsa will serve 3K more families
Community Health Connection will break ground on the new maternal and child health center, with plans to open in spring 2027.
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New Tulsa health coalition brings experts and patients together for better outcomes
The coalition supports the city’s first ever Office of Health and Wellbeing.
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Oklahoma leaders celebrate VA taking ownership of new Tulsa hospital
Local, state and federal stakeholders celebrated the VA accepting ownership of Tulsa’s new veterans hospital, which plans to welcome its first patients in late spring.
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Trump’s immigration push transforms outreach, operations for Tulsa groups
Several organizations have steered away from certain terminology, developed new policies and increased educational opportunities for immigrants.
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She wrote a book about scandals in the rehab system. It all started in an Oklahoma court file.
Shoshana Walter’s “Rehab” began in Oklahoma, where she found drug charge defendants being put to work on chicken farms.