Through Girl Scouts’ Beyond Bars program, Oklahoma families get the support they need — logistically and emotionally.
Category: Health
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Oklahoma adult, childhood obesity rates are trending downward, per CDC data
Obesity rates are declining for Oklahoma adults and children, according to the CDC.
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The holidays can be stressful. Here’s how to navigate the winter blues.
If you’re feeling down around the holidays, you’re not alone. Look out for these signs of stress and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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What Oklahomans need to know about the federal fight over health care subsidies
Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace for health insurance are being left in limbo as federal lawmakers scramble to address rising insurance premium costs.
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Oklahoma’s only way to apply for medical marijuana licenses is glitching out
Medical marijuana patients have had issues uploading and saving documents to the state agency’s online portal. Officials say they’re working on it.
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Criminalizing pregnant women is hurting Oklahoma’s mothers and babies
Metriarch published a report on improving health outcomes for pregnant women in Oklahoma with substance use disorders.
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OU researchers propose solution to Indian Health Service underfunding
The federal government has a trust responsibility to fund Indigenous health care. But the Indian Health Service (IHS) has long been underfunded by it.
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Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
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300K Oklahomans face major spike in health insurance premiums. What does it mean for you?
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
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$92M headed to Tulsa-area groups for cancer research, maternal health and more
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced grants for health care initiatives across Oklahoma.
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Tulsa nonprofit chosen to lead new Oklahoma County jail Behavioral Care Center
Oklahoma County Commissioners have tapped CREOKS Health Services, a Tulsa-based mental health nonprofit, to oversee completion of the county’s new Behavioral Care Center, even though sufficient funding for the adjacent jail hasn’t been secured.
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The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.