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…
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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…
Advanced Medical Equipment achieves accreditation with ACHC
Advanced Medical Equipment proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the services of Durable Medical Equipment Provider.
Logan County Health Department: Now is the time to vaccinate for school and day care
Getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health, especially when they…
Logan County Health Department Encourages Healthy Lifestyles During Men’s Health Month
The Logan County Health Department is celebrating Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month during June. Men are encouraged to take steps to be healthy and…
Survey: Local coalition conducting community health assessment
The Logan County Health Department is working with the Logan County Partnership to conduct a community health assessment.
Mercy Clinic provides 400 free physicals for GHS student-athletes
The Guthrie Mercy Clinic provided 400 physicals on Thursday for Guthrie high school and junior high athletes for the upcoming sports season.
Logan County Health Department named County Health Department of the Year
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has recognized Logan County Health Department as County Health Department of the Year.
Logan County Health Department celebrates nurses
The Logan County Health Department joins the American Nurses Association, Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), health care professionals, patients and families, during National Nurses…
Mercy named top five health care system in the U.S.
Shorter hospital stays, fewer complications and better patient results are just a few metrics used to rank Mercy as one of the top five large…