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Health Matters with TSET: Oklahoma students get inside look at healthcare careers

Health Matters with TSET: Oklahoma students get inside look at healthcare careers. High school students across Oklahoma looking to go into the medical field are starting the new school year with a better idea of what career path they might pursue. That’s because most hospitals have volunteer programs that expose...

Oklahoma · 09-07
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Oklahoma orthopedic practice adds foot and ankle surgeon

Tulsa-based Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma added Christopher Price, DO, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction. to its orthopedic team. His clinical interests include fracture care, sports-related injuries, joint replacement and complex foot and ankle reconstruction, and his research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, according to a news release from the organization shared with Becker’s. He provides surgical and nonsurgical treatment.

Oklahoma · 09-03
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SoonerCare Work Requirements Begin in 2027 as OHCA Warns Members

SoonerCare Work Requirements Begin in 2027 as OHCA Warns Members to Prepare. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has begun notifying Medicaid members who could be affected by new SoonerCare work requirements scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027. OHCA says members who receive a yellow letter should read it carefully...

Oklahoma · 09-03
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New work requirements could affect 250,000 Oklahomans on SoonerCare, agency warns

Over 250,000 Oklahomans have been sent letters warning that new federal work requirements may put them at risk of losing their Medicaid health coverage. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority on Wednesday said yellow letters were sent last week and any Oklahoman who receives one should follow the enclosed instructions to ensure they maintain their eligibility.

Oklahoma · 09-03
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New work requirements could affect 250,000 Oklahomans on SoonerCare, agency warns

OKLAHOMA CITY — Over 250,000 Oklahomans have been sent letters warning that new federal work requirements may put them at risk of losing their Medicaid health coverage.   The Oklahoma Health Care Authority on Wednesday said yellow letters were sent last week and any Oklahoman who receives one should follow the enclosed instructions to ensure they […]

Oklahoma · 09-02

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Ascension Oklahoma facility OK’d to become rural emergency hospital

Ascension St. John Nowata (Okla.) received approval from CMS Sept. 2 to transition to a rural emergency hospital, effective immediately. Under the REH designation, the hospital will continue to offer 24/7 emergency care and outpatient care like radiology and laboratory services, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.

Oklahoma · 09-03

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Anadarko hospital adds on-site medical helicopter base

ANADARKO, Okla. - In an emergency, seconds can make all the difference. In Anadarko, a new partnership is putting a medical helicopter right where it’s needed most. The Rural Wellness Anadarko Hospital is receiving an Air Evac LifeTeam base on hospital property, giving patients in Anadarko and surrounding rural communities faster access to critical care.

Anadarko, OK · 08-31

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EMSA Medical Heat Alert Issued for Sixth Time in 2026

EMSA Issues Sixth Medical Heat Alert of 2026 in Oklahoma City. EMSA issued its sixth Medical Heat Alert of 2026 Monday after paramedics responded to five suspected heat-related illness calls in the Oklahoma City area within a 24-hour period. Three of those patients were transported to nearby hospitals for additional...

Oklahoma City, OK · 08-31

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DOJ motions to dismiss Oklahoma AG’s lawsuit against Inola aluminum smelter

WASHINGTON (KSWO) — The U.S. Department of Justice’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) has filed a statement of interest in support of the construction of an aluminum smelter in Inola on Thursday. In the statement, the department addresses concerns brought forward in a lawsuit by Oklahoma Attorney...

Inola, OK · 08-28

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Oklahoma Puts Mending Health Under Supervision, Leaving 7,000 to Find New Coverage

Roughly 7,000 Oklahomans who bought health coverage through Mending Health Insurance will need to shop for a new plan before the year is out, after the state placed the company under administrative supervision. The Oklahoma Insurance Department says about 6,000 of those members hold Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, while the rest are enrolled in small-group coverage through Mending.

Oklahoma · 08-28

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Lower numbers in those using Medicaid programs

Oklahoma · 08-28

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Oklahoma officials outline progress on Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives

The update comes as Oklahoma prepares to enter the second budget period of a five-year federal funding opportunity meant to transform rural health.

Oklahoma · 08-28

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MHS brings Watchman procedure to Southwest Oklahoma

Body LAWTON – Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma is expanding access to advanced heart care in Southwest Oklahoma. With the addition of the Watchman procedure, certain patients with arterial fibrillation could see an alternative when long-term use of blood-thinning medications poses a significant bleeding risk. The procedure is...

Lawton, OK · 08-26

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‘An existential crisis’: 10 execs on financial forces reshaping healthcare

From a 51-hospital system spanning seven states to a small critical access hospital in rural Oklahoma, health system executives are pointing to the same threat — a structural mismatch between what the healthcare system is being asked to deliver and the resources available to do it. “The most dangerous...

Oklahoma · 08-26

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

New CDC data from last school year shows Oklahoma kindergartens are seeing more students with vaccine exemptions. Most were non-medical, representing 7.2% of Oklahoma kindergartners. That’s about a 33% increase from the previous year. Oklahoma is one of 16 states that allow exemptions for either religious or personal reasons....

Oklahoma · 08-22

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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

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

Oklahoma · 08-22

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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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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