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The Daily Yonder
Bringing Health Care Training Closer to Home for Rural Students
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. As a reporter...
cherokeephoenix.org
Cherokee Nation sidesteps IHS backlog
CLAREMORE – As the Indian Health Service digs out of a decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings, the Cherokee Nation is moving forward with its own plans to replace an aging hospital it took over from the government last fall. The Cherokee Nation’s takeover of the decades-old Claremore Indian...
bartlesvilleradio.com
Ascension St. John Applies to Reclassify Nowata Hospital
Ascension St. John has submitted an application to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) to reclassify its Nowata hospital. The application to the OSDH would reclassify its Nowata hospital from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). According to a statement from Ascension St. John, patients...
hoodline.com
Nowata On Edge As Hospital Beds Face The Ax
In Nowata, the fear is simple and blunt: if Ascension St. John gets its way, the town’s hospital could lose its inpatient beds, and patients who need to stay overnight might be in for hours-long ambulance rides to other cities instead of recovering close to home. Ascension St. John...
KOKI FOX 23
Patients, families worried as Ascension St. John seeks to change Nowata hospital designation
NOWATA, Okla. — A proposed change to Ascension St. John Nowata has some residents worried about the future of healthcare in the community. Ascension St. John has submitted an application to the Oklahoma State Department of Health to reclassify the hospital from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital.
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Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for Nowata Residents
The Nowata Animal Shelter is hosting a free spay and neuter clinic. The clinic is tomorrow and will take place at the Fair Building in Nowata. The clinic is open to both dogs and cats and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are required. The clinic begins at 7:00am and will continue until all available appointments have been filled. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early.
KTUL
Hillcrest Hospital South opens new outpatient surgery center
TULSA, Okla. — Hillcrest Hospital South opened a new outpatient surgery center on Wednesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to showcase the additional 17,000 square feet of surgical space. Hillcrest said the space will provide a spa-like experience for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures. FOX23 spoke with Otolaryngologist Jean...
News On 6
North Tulsa nonprofit receives $300,000 to expand health services after tornado disruption
TULSA, Okla. - A North Tulsa nonprofit that continued serving residents despite tornado damage is now receiving a major investment aimed at improving health outcomes in the community. Northside Neighbors has been awarded $300,000 over the next three years from Oklahoma Complete Health to expand services focused on maternal and...
FOX 23 Tulsa KOKI
FOX23 Investigates: Hospital corrects woman's medical records after FOX23 investigation into conflicting gallbladder reports
OWASSO, Okla. — An Owasso woman whose medical records repeatedly indicated she still had a gallbladder years after surgery to remove it has received an explanation from a hospital following a FOX23 investigation.
News On 6
Senior dental health plays key role in overall wellness
Good oral health becomes increasingly important with age, according to Dr. Chandini Sharma, who joined News On 6 at Noon to discuss the impact dental care can have on seniors’ overall health. Dr. Sharma said dental problems can trigger a chain reaction that affects nearly every aspect of a...
bartlesvilleradio.com
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Highlights Local Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Hospital (ASJPH) in Bartlesville is reminding area residents that intensive inpatient rehabilitation services are available locally for patients recovering from serious medical events such as strokes, hip fractures, amputations, major trauma and other neurological conditions. The hospital's inpatient rehabilitation unit has served the community for...
Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma AG sues to stop construction of Trump-endorsed aluminum smelter in Inola
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Tuesday filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the largest aluminum smelter in the country from being built in Inola. The Inola aluminum smelter, dubbed Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, is expected to double the United States’ aluminum production and has been a major priority of President Donald Trump. […]