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Education, health care and taxes: Gubernatorial candidates highlight priorities in Tulsa Press Club forum
Six candidates running for Oklahoma governor took the stage Tuesday evening at The University of Tulsa to highlight their campaign priorities. During the forum hosted by the Tulsa Press Club, the main issues on the table were education, public health, state taxes and economic development. Republican candidates in attendance included...
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Tulsa Community Response Team bridging gap between mental health crisis, public safety
The Tulsa Police Department is highlighting the work of its Community Response Team in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The Community Response Team (CRT) is a multi-agency mental health call response unit focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for individuals in need. The CRT is made up of...
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BAFD re-purposes old building as new logistics facility
BROKEN ARROW — A re-purposed building is now the logistics facility for Broken Arrow Fire, and it houses reserve ambulances, medical supplies, and life-saving equipment. The BAPD opened its new Emergency Medical Services Logistics Building, located at 6th and Kenosha, and the building is a centralized facility designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and equipment readiness across the city.
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Glenpool wastewater treatment plant project reaches halfway mark
GLENPOOL, Okla - Construction on Glenpool’s new wastewater treatment plant is now halfway complete, according to city officials. The nearly $60 million facility is expected to treat up to 3 million gallons of water each day and is designed to support Glenpool’s long-term infrastructure needs as the city continues to grow.
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Oklahoma Heart Institute 1st in US to use new heart device
Tulsa-based Oklahoma Heart Institute became the first facility in the U.S. to use the Supira percutaneous left ventricular assist device as part of the SUPPORT II research trial. The SUPPORT II trial is evaluating the investigational device’s ability to support the left ventricle during high-risk stenting procedures used to treat...
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Oklahoma Heart Institute first in U.S. to use Supira heart assist device in clinical trial
TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Heart Institute has become the first facility in the United States to use the Supira percutaneous left ventricular assist device ( pVAD ) as part of the SUPPORT II research trial.
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Video: City of Glenpool gives first look at new wastewater treatment facility
The City of Glenpool is giving the public a behind-the-scenes look at one of its largest infrastructure projects to date. A nearly $60 million wastewater treatment facility designed to support the city’s long-term growth.
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Osage Nation Holds Hospital Groundbreaking
On Tuesday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Osage Nation for an upcoming health center in Skiatook. It will be a 50,000 square foot facility and several dignitaries spoke, including Tim Lookout who gave the invocation. Osage Nation Health System CEO Mark Rogers also spoke and said this...
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Osage Nation Holding Groundbreaking for Health Clinic in Skiatook
On Tuesday, the Osage Nation will have a groundbreaking of a new Skiatook Health Clinic to serve members of the Osage Nation. It will be directly across from the Osage Casino and Hotel in Skiatook and help expand access to healthcare services for Native Americans. Services provided in the 50,000...
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Tribal leaders discuss data centers, Medicaid, energy funding during Tulsa event
The event, called the "State of the Tribal Nations," was hosted by the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Principal chiefs from the Muscogee, Cherokee and Osage nations attended. Here's what they had to say:. Medicaid and healthcare. Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. warned against the possibility of Medicaid expansion being removed...
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Tulsa City Council approves first ambulance rate increase in over a decade
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa City Council approved an ambulance rate increase for EMSA on Wednesday, which is the first increase in more than a decade. EMSA said even though rates will increase, patients won’t see a change in what they pay since coverage typically comes through private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, and EMSAcare.