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New Oklahoma City mental health hospital begins construction, …

WEBOklahoma’s soon-to-be largest mental health hospital is officially beginning construction.

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Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still …

WEBSenate Democrats hold a press conference on Wednesday pitching new, less strict marijuana laws. From left are Senators Cory Booker of N.J., Majority Leader …

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How Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid happened and …

WEBThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages Oklahoma's Medicaid program. Most of Oklahoma’s Medicaid population is transitioning to managed care. This …

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Soonercare unwinding fuels ‘record-breaking’ enrollment for …

WEBThe federal health insurance marketplace has experienced a 38% increase in enrollees compared to last year’s open enrollment period. Health policy analyst at …

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How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year

WEBThe nonprofit organization seeks out health care's toughest patients — people whose medical and social problems combine to land them in the ER dozens of times a …

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Training to stay: Oklahoma's homegrown, educational approach to …

WEBThere aren’t enough doctors in rural Oklahoma to meet patients’ needs. In fact, the majority of counties are designated as Primary Care Health Professional …

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What to expect from Oklahoma lawmakers on healthcare in 2024

WEBAbortion restrictions, the ongoing opioid crisis and access to mental healthcare are in focus this legislative session. Jillian Taylor is StateImpact Oklahoma’s …

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The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the …

WEBThe global effort at pandemic preparedness is estimated to cost $30 billion annually. As the U.S. rolls out this strategy, the World Health Organization is busy …

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Oklahoma lawmakers are working to override a veto and spend …

WEBPublished April 20, 2023 at 9:30 AM CDT. Because of an increase in federal funding, Oklahoma’s Medicaid agency is sitting on more than half a billion dollars in extra money. …

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Nearly half of Oklahoma's rural hospitals are at risk of closing down

WEBAlmost half of Oklahoma's rural hospitals are at risk of shutting down, according to a new report from a national health policy group. A July report from …

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Ransomware attacks force Oklahoma hospitals to divert …

WEBPublished November 28, 2023 at 4:04 PM CST. Hillcrest Medical Center. /. Facebook. Oklahoma is among six states experiencing a temporary disruption to some hospital …

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Most rural Oklahoma hospitals lack maternity care, others that do …

WEBOut of the remaining 25 hospitals with obstetrics services, 48% are losing money on other services. Oklahoma has lost 10 rural hospitals since 2005, and it could …

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Century old Norman hospital to move operations to Oklahoma City

WEBA mental health hospital that has stood for more than a century in Norman will be moving operations to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Mental …

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How a western Oklahoma town lost its hospital, and is scrambling …

WEBClinton Regional Hospital closed on December 31, 2022. Signs and billboards have been covered up and posters notifying the public of the closure are posted on the …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WEBAfter a decade of downsizing, Defense Department officials also admit they need to rebuild the medical force and the general health of active duty troops. But …

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Native American Pioneer In Medicine Recognized KGOU

WEBKGOU. Published September 12, 2014 at 8:16 PM CDT. Listen • 6:00. Dr. Everett Rhoades. The first Native American to head the Indian Health Service was a …

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Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some …

WEBThe study, published Wednesday in the journal Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, found that friendships in older adults were associated with some …

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The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) before …

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College student explores rare mental health condition in award …

WEBEva Marie Uzcategui for NPR. Professor Emily Sendin of Miami Dade College (L) presents Michael Vargas Arango (R) with the winner certificate from the NPR …

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When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take …

WEBOver 70% of doctors surveyed said they worked on a typical vacation day. "I have heard physicians refer to PTO as 'pretend time off,'" Sinsky says, referring to the …

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Oklahoma agency launches campaign to promote safer opioid, …

WEBThe Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services [ODMHSAS] is launching a new initiative to educate how to safely use, store and …

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Oklahoma Health Care Authority opens SoonerSelect dental plan

WEBSelect SoonerCare members can now choose between two dental plans that will begin coverage on Feb. 1. The plans are open to Soonercare members transitioning …

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