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Extent of pollution from Oklahoma's largest toxic waste site

WEBA decrepit church sits on the northern outskirts of Picher, Oklahoma. Once a bustling mining town of about 30,000 people, by 2022 the town had less than a handful …

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Over 300,000 Oklahomans being dropped from Soonercare

WEBOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans are being disenrolled from Soonercare, this comes after Congress passed federal regulation …

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MAPS 3 senior health and wellness centers exceeding expectations …

WEBOklahoma City’s Senior Health and Wellness Centers, funded by MAPS 3, are exceeding expectations.The first center, on N. Rockwell Avenue, opened last spring, …

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Oklahoma's SoonerSelect program launched, despite opposition …

WEBThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority rolled out its new Medicaid program, SoonerSelect, on Monday, with about 80% of Sooner Care members switching over to …

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Detailed guide: When and where to get a COVID-19 test in

WEBAppointments are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crest Foods. Crest Foods in Midwest City, Edmond and Yukon offer drive-through …

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'It's getting worse': OK healthcare system feeling effects of

WEBAccording to the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA), the state has 712 nurses per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 1,100. RELATED: …

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Join Mayor Holt for the grand opening of MAPS 3 Senior Health …

WEBUpdated Sat, November 18th 2023 at 2:44 PM. The community is invited to the MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center ribbon-cutting ceremony (PHOTO: okc.gov). …

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'Save lives': Oklahoma lawmakers aim to revise Good Samaritan …

WEBSome Oklahoma lawmakers are working to change the state's Good Samaritan law. Why advocates for House Bill 2110 say it can save even more lives.

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Oklahoma's largest mental …

WEBA ceremony was held for the Donahue Behavioral Health Hospital at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City campus. More than $150 …

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Oklahoma City council okay's two operators for crisis and …

WEBOKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City city council has approved two operators for new crisis and restoration centers. "It'll be an opportunity for their …

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New initiative to provide free medicine to Oklahoma travelers …

WEBThis initiative will bring education and awareness about substance use disorders, as well as provide free medicine to vulnerable Oklahomans. “Accidental …

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OHCA providing additional dental benefits to SoonerCare …

WEBOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH)--The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is now providing additional dental benefits to all adult SoonerCare members. RELATED: …

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St. Anthony Healthplex opens in El Reno

WEBA new health complex opened up in El Reno. City officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication to the new SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex located …

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Herman Meinders donates $7.5M to Mercy Hospital for first-of-its …

WEBAccording to a media release from Mercy, Meinders heard about the need for the GI center and gave $7.5 million to kick off fundraising efforts. In total, Meinders …

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Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners allocate total of $1

WEBOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners voted on Wednesday to allocate an additional $500,000 to relocate …

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Allie Friesen named as new mental health commissioner by …

WEBby Katharyn Burkhead. Fri, January 19th 2024 at 4:33 PM. On Friday Governor Kevin Stitt announced Allie Friesen as the new commissioner for the …

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Stitt signs bill creating mental wellness division in Department

WEBA mental wellness division will be created within the Department of Public Safety (DPS) after Gov. Stitt signed a new bill into law. Senate Bill (SB) 1613, authored …

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Oklahoma's mental health access crisis: Only 25% insured …

WEBA new report just released shows only 25% of Oklahomans with health insurance can get mental health care. Fox 25 investigates the challenges Oklahomans …

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Assistance for Oklahoma families battling substance abuse faces

WEBAssistance for Oklahoma families battling substance abuse faces uncertainty beyond 2024. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma families who receive …

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