Several organizations have steered away from certain terminology, developed new policies and increased educational opportunities for immigrants.
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Posted inCulture
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.
Posted inYour Money
Tulsa’s seniors face tough decisions after losing SNAP benefits. Here’s one way to help.
A fifth of SNAP recipients are seniors over the age of 60 on fixed incomes. In Tulsa, LIFE Senior Services residents are searching for new food options.
Posted inHealth
Oklahoma seeks part of $50 billion rural health fund. Could it transform care amid other cuts?
Around 50 Oklahomans gathered at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus in late September, representing nearly every part of health care, with voices in public health, hospitals, pharmacies, EMS and behavioral health.
Posted inHealth
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drinking water.
Posted inNews
Tulsans try their hand at transitioning back to society after time behind bars
Inside a church gym, residents explored the steps former inmates must take after being released. Their verdict? Nothing comes easily.
Posted inGovernment
211 hotlines call on Oklahoma lawmakers for state funding
Private donations have kept the resource hotlines running for nearly a decade while state money has been on hold.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa health experts address confusion as new COVID-19 variant, guidelines emerge
Where should Tulsans turn for answers on COVID? Medical professionals offer their advice.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa clinic serving Native Americans got a major makeover. Here’s what it offers.
The 62,000-square foot expansion of the clinic at South Peoria Avenue and East Sixth Street adds new programs and more capacity.
Posted inLa Semana
Oklahoma ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for most at-risk youth. Here’s why.
Oklahomans between 18-24 are struggling with educational achievement and access to activities. Resources are available in Tulsa.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa’s COVID cases are spiking. What you should know if you test positive in 2025.
COVID positivity rates nearly doubled in Tulsa from August to September. What should you do if you test positive?
Posted inYour Money
15,000-plus Tulsans at risk of losing food benefits if government shutdown continues
Funding for a program feeding women and children may run dry, but Oklahoma has enough money for the next few weeks.