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Competing views sharpen Minco wastewater debate ahead of vote

MINCO — Less than 36 hours before voters head to the polls, debate over Minco’s proposed wastewater plan has intensified, with a local businessman questioning whether the city has chosen an unnecessarily expensive solution and city officials responding that less costly alternatives have already been explored. Joey Fitzgerald...

Minco, OK · 08-23

KFOR

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Local hospital, architects using unique mock-up idea before new construction

Oklahoma · 08-22

KOSU

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More Oklahoma children are entering kindergarten with vaccine exemptions, CDC reports

Most were non-medical, representing 7.2% of Oklahoma kindergartners. That's about a 33% increase from the previous year.

Oklahoma · 08-21

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St. Anthony Builds Full-Size Cardboard Hospital Floor To Cut Heart Attack Response Time

Inside a 20,000-square-foot wing of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, nurses, cardiologists and architects have spent recent weeks pushing a stretcher through hallways made entirely of cardboard, testing whether a heart attack patient could move fast enough through a floor plan that does not yet exist in brick and steel. The full-scale mockup, built at the Oklahoma City hospital, is standing in for a redesigned cardiology floor that will eventually move the catheterization lab and interventional radiology suite out of separate floors and into adjoining rooms.

Oklahoma City, OK · 08-18

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Labor Commissioner opposes smelter, data centers and industrial projects

Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn has a blunt assessment of some of the industrial projects proposed across Oklahoma including the $4 billion aluminun smelter and dozens of data centers. “Every one of these opportunities is shortsighted and will cause irreparable harm to our state’s environment.”. “The only way to...

Oklahoma · 08-16

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Researchers test needle-free vaccine delivery using dental floss

Oklahoma’s Own Alex Cameron joins Political Analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss what’s been happening in Washington this week, including funding the government, the national debt, and whether lawmakers are likely to approve an end to penny production. 7 hours ago. How can Oklahoma improve education rankings? Are there...

Oklahoma · 08-16

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Report shows dozens of counties in Oklahoma considered maternity care deserts

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A new report released this week shows maternity care deserts to be a challenge, including in Oklahoma. Dr. Blake Porter, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, says a maternity care desert is defined as places that don't have access to a delivering hospital facility or don't have access to an OB/GYN.

Oklahoma · 08-14

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Drummond, Mazzei and Munson outline plans as early voting nears

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma’s three leading candidates for governor — Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former state Senator Mike Mazzei and House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson — took questions Thursday at the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s annual State of the State forum, addressing an audience of Oklahoma’s business leaders.

Oklahoma · 08-14

KFOR

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Despite warnings even more OK rural hospitals set to close

With Medicaid cuts on the horizon, a large chunk of rural Oklahoma hospitals could face closure, and new numbers back up years of warnings from healthcare experts.

Oklahoma · 08-12

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Norman Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Plant Supplying 60% of City's Water

A large wildfire burning near NE 24th Avenue and Robinson Street in Norman forced the evacuation of the city's Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant Wednesday, pulling round-the-clock operators away from the facility responsible for the majority of the city's drinking water. Fire crews were still responding to the blaze as of Wednesday evening, and the size of the fire remained unclear.

Norman, OK · 08-13

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Oklahoma Children’s OU Health performs state’s first partial heart transplant

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Children’s OU Health has performed Oklahoma’s first partial heart transplant, giving an infant living heart valves from a donor that can grow with the child. The rare procedure is the first of its kind among pediatric and adult transplant programs in Oklahoma. Fewer than...

Oklahoma · 08-13

News On 6

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Oklahoma Children’s OU Health accomplishes state’s first partial heart transplant

Oklahoma · 08-13

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Report shows 45 rural hospitals at risk of closing in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The future of healthcare in some rural communities is becoming increasingly uncertain. A report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform in July finds 700 rural hospitals nationwide are at risk of closing. The report shows 45 rural hospitals are at risk...

Oklahoma · 08-11

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Oklahoma health insurance premiums face double-digit increases

Oklahoma state employees face possible double-digit increases in health insurance premiums, and health policy analysts expect many other residents to see the same pressure this year. Higher medical costs, heavier care use and inflation have pushed premiums upward across state employee plans, private coverage and Affordable Care Act policies. KFF,...

Oklahoma · 08-11

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Hearts At Home Companion Care Introduces Companion Care in Washington, OK

A compassionate caregiver embraces a smiling senior at home, reflecting the personalized support behind Hearts At Home Companion Care Introduces Companion Care in Washington, OK. Hearts At Home Companion Care has expanded its Norman-based services to Washington, OK, bringing personalized companion care to seniors and families across McClain County. The...

Washington, OK · 08-12

5NEWS

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Rural hospitals are facing very tough times ahead

Arkansas · 08-13

KFOR

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OU Children's performs 1st partial heart transplant

Oklahoma · 08-13

Oklahoma Voice

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Experts warn Oklahomans should expect health insurance costs to spike

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma’s state employees face potential double-digit hikes in health insurance premiums, experts are warning that all Oklahomans should brace for a similar shock this year. Amid rising healthcare costs, increased utilization and inflation, most Oklahomans, including those insured through private insurance and Obamacare, are also projected to see double-digit premium increases […]

Oklahoma · 08-10

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SWOSU Rural Health Grant to Support Advanced Surgical Care in Western Oklahoma

Weatherford, OK – A new Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Rural Health project will help more patients in western Oklahoma access specialized surgical care closer to home while strengthening training for future healthcare professionals. SWOSU received a $3,999,285 award through the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Rural Health Transformation Program Rural Regional Reorientation initiative.

Weatherford, OK · 08-11

The Oklahoman

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Three Oklahoma hospitals rank 'high performing' on U.S. News list

Oklahoma · 08-10

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