Health

Nearly 2,000 Oklahomans die from stroke-related complications annually. That burden is felt more in rural communities, where access to specialized care is limited.

These centers, which are sometimes called pregnancy resource centers, are private nonprofits that promote childbirth and alternatives to abortion.

The policy seeks to help detect symptoms early and connect patients to care before their mental health condition worsens and treatment becomes more costly.

Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.

The agency provided updates on its plans during a webinar Thursday.

Norovirus is spread by touch. In addition to hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, especially before food prep, is essential.

The potential exposure occurred between 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 24 into the following morning at Logie's on the Corner in Norman.

This followed concerns from Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board members related to the order's legality and impact on providers.

The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR, is being tested in six states, including Oklahoma, starting this month.

Outbreaks of measles and whooping cough in Oklahoma have led to calls for greater transparency from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as the state stands alone in only sharing measles cases on a statewide basis.