Health

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles, which is highly contagious and was once declared eradicated.

Oklahoma’s top insurance official warned that health insurance premiums could see “substantial increases” next year if federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act aren’t extended.

Inspiration can come from painful situations. For one Tulsan that meant turning a diagnosis into music.

It was unclear Tuesday afternoon whether the individuals were vaccinated against the measles.

The kits include naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, and messages of hope from elementary school students.

Doctors are advising people to wash hands, disinfect surfaces and stay home if you’re sick.

Oklahoma medical students are working with the State Medical Association to propose a measure that would expand coverage of prostate cancer screening under Medicaid.

The goal of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust grant funding is to “provide communities with resources to create lasting health improvements.”

OU received a $17.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to work with tribal nations to address disparities in cancer outcomes.

Recruiting long-term care CNAs can be challenging, and fighting consistent turnover is costly. But groups in Oklahoma are finding ways to invest in workers’ futures.