Employee of downtown doctor’s office tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of a downtown doctor’s office has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the office to be closed for the remainder of the week. Dr….
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Logan County Health Department monitoring infected residents
We are living in difficult times. As communities come together to combat COVID-19, it is important we share the most complete and updated information that…
Mercy clinics limiting visitors to one per patient
Mercy says to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all Mercy clinic locations across their ministry will be limiting visitors to one per patient.This restriction…
Transparency in Health Prices Act passes House
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Carol Bush (R-Tulsa) today secured unanimous passage of a bill that ensures price transparency to the public for common health…
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care now open; free sports physicals
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is now open and offering free sports physicals to student athletes through Friday, January 24. The original launch party planned to…
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care holds ribbon cutting
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is now opened for business. Click the link for more information — Xpress Wellness Urgent Care now open; free sports physicals…
OSDH supports raising the age to buy tobacco products
In effort to protect youth and young adults from the harmful of effects of tobacco use, federal law raising the buying age for tobacco from…
Golden Age awarded with Achievement in Quality
Representatives from Golden Age Nursing Facility of Guthrie were on hand to accept the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award during the National Quality Award…
New regulations for Medical Marijuana program approved
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has received approval from Governor Kevin Stitt on emergency rules that will update current regulations and establish new license categories…
Runners brave the cold and rain for Run4Lexi Color Run
Despite near freezing temperatures and rain showers, the third annual Color Run in honor of Lexi Hastings went on with excitement. Runners and walkers of…
Committee secures passage of bill to prohibit vaping on school property
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, this morning won unanimous passage of a bill that will prohibit vapor products on school property in…
Heartland Medical Direction awarded grant from OSDH
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has awarded more than $1.7 million to stabilize and improve Emergency Medical Service (EMS) programs in the state….
OSDH announces new Regional Director for Logan County
Veteran Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) employee Jan Fox has been named the Regional Director for Canadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln and Logan Counties. The announcement…
Logan County Health Department offering flu vaccine beginning October 1 with no out of pocket cost
Logan County Health Department will offer flu vaccine beginning Monday, Oct. 1. Flu shots will be provided at no out of pocket cost to recipients….
Health officials remind Oklahomans to continue mosquito precautions
While the season for West Nile virus (WNV) has been mild compared to previous years, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages residents to…
Two new appointments to Logan County Board of Health
District Judge Phillip C. Corley for Logan County announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Simpson to the Logan County Board of Health. In addition, the…
Oklahoma completes counting of signatures for recreational marijuana
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Secretary of State James Williamson today announced his office has completed the counting of signatures for a state question that would…
OSDH names twelve member Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board
As required by SQ788, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has appointed all 12 Oklahoma residents to the Medical Marijuana Food Safety Standards Board….
Governor signs revised emergency rules for medical marijuana
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement after signing revised emergency rules adopted by the Oklahoma State Board of Health, which establish…
Application information and instructions now available for medical marijuana licensing
As required by SQ 788, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has posted application information and instructions for patients and businesses interested in obtaining medical marijuana…