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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
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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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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
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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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Oklahoma Children’s OU Health accomplishes 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

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Rural hospitals are facing very tough times ahead

Arkansas · 08-13

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OU Children's performs 1st partial heart transplant

Oklahoma · 08-13

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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...

Oklahoma · 08-10

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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

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

Oklahoma · 08-10

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OU Health Mobile Mammography Coach to offer screenings in Lawton

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — The OU Health Mobile Mammography Coach is set to visit the Comanche County Health Department in Lawton on Aug. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile service with offer screenings with 3D imaging technology on site. According to OU Health, most insurances, including...

Lawton, OK · 08-11

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Proposed health insurance hikes for state workers could be disastrous, leaders say

Several elected leaders are saying proposed double-digit hikes of state employees' health insurance premiums spell disaster for the more than 180,000 state, education and local government employees, retirees and their families. The Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board is recommending premium increases of between 15% and 19% for state employees' HealthChoice insurance premiums. The board made the recommendation at its Aug. 6 meeting. It must still be reviewed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority's chief executive officer before going to the state Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for final approval, said Rebecca Sheppard, Oklahoma Health Care Authority public information officer. HealthChoice is Oklahoma's self-funded health insurance plan administered by the Employees Group Insurance Division. The health insurance plan serves more than 186,000 state, education, and local government employees, retirees, and their families in Oklahoma, according to the organization's website. More: Oklahoma AG, Insurance Commissioner clash over insurance report "This is a hard hit, and it didn't have to happen this way," Attorney General Gentner Drummond, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, said in a statement. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority said in another statement that HealthChoice has "worked tirelessly to minimize premium increases" for years. "That decision benefited our members,

Oklahoma · 08-11

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Teachers and other state employees brace for possible health insurance increase

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – In what was a historic year for education funding in. , lawmakers didn't seem to prepare for a major insurance cost increase set to hit next year. At a Thursday meeting, the Employees Group Insurance Division (the state group that administers group health, dental,...

Oklahoma · 08-09

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Longtime Grady County Emergency Management director terminated while recovering in hospital

GRADY CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The family of former Grady County Emergency Management Director Dale Thompson is asking for community support after he was terminated from his position in late June while recovering from open heart surgery. Thompson held the role for more than 28 years. Before becoming emergency management...

Grady County, OK · 08-07

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Teachers and other state employees brace for possible health insurance increase

In what was a historic year for education funding in Oklahoma, lawmakers didn't seem to prepare for a major insurance cost increase set to hit next year.

Oklahoma · 08-07

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Frederick Hospital to reopen following 8-year gap

A Frederick hospital has received a sizeable donation to support construction projects and operations. The Memorial Health of Tillman County Critical Access Hospital received $21,000 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC).

Frederick, OK · 08-07

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Grady County Emergency Management Director fired after 28 years while in hospital

GRADY COUNTY - Dale Thompson was fired from his job as Emergency Management Director for Grady County after serving in the position for 28 years. Thompson had heart surgery in February, and his daughter claims that he was terminated from his job in the aftermath of the surgery. “On June...

Grady County, OK · 08-02