World Breastfeeding Week: Supporting breastfeeding – together
The Logan County Health Department joins the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) in promoting World Breastfeeding Week August 1st through 7. This year’s theme…
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Mercy Hospital Logan County Named U.S. Top 20
GUTHRIE – Mercy Hospital Logan County has been ranked as a top 20 critical access hospital for quality care in the U.S. and is one…
Mercy Clinic to conduct free physicals for Guthrie athletes
A student-athlete who wishes to play in high school or junior high athletics, or play in the band, they must have a physical on file. Luckily,…
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…
Bill allowing sale of insurance across state lines passes committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Insurance Committee today passed a bill that will allow individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines.
Child advocacy organization praises Sen. Griffin for legislation promoting public/private partnerships for social programs
State Sen. AJ Griffin’s legislation to enhance partnerships between the Department of Human Services and Oklahoma’s non-profit and private sectors has won the praise of…
Flu increasing in Oklahoma: Health officials urge vaccination for children and persons at risk for flu
The Logan County Health Department announced today the first reported flu death this flu season in Logan County.
OSDH: Three people have died from the flu; one in Logan County
Last week the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced three people have died due to influenza this flu season, including one from Logan County.
Make healthy swaps to eat better and move more in 2017
The New Year often includes goals to eat healthier and get more exercise. To make sure that Oklahomans don’t drop the ball on their healthier…
Mother of two fighting for life; financial assistance needed
Family members and friends are seeking help for a mother who has been hospitalized for three weeks and continues to fight for her life in…
Chamber Chat: Video interview with new doctors at Mercy Hospital Logan County
Chamber CEO Tracy Zserdin visits with the two new doctors at Mercy Hospital Logan County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QnxsyIkysE
Just days left to get free Medicare enrollment help
OKLAHOMA CITY – Medicare beneficiaries have 30 days to review and change their Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2017.
Free help with Medicare open enrollment could lead to major savings
OKLAHOMA CITY – Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma can get free, unbiased help reviewing their Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2017. The Oklahoma Insurance…
Study finds uncompensated care fund crucial for Oklahomans’ health
OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Health and Human Services met Tuesday to hear from local healthcare organizations about the importance of the health…
Logan County Health Department offers flu vaccine
The Logan County Health Department announced that flu vaccine will be available at their location beginning Monday, October 3.
Guthrie welcomes two new doctors
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Two Oklahoma natives have joined Mercy Clinic – Guthrie Academy as family physicians, each sharing a unique story of how they chose…
Community takes in Guthrie Summer Streets; hopeful to be an annual event
The streets were packed with over 1,300 people on Sunday evening for the first Guthrie Summer Streets event. An event that is directed toward the…
2017 insurance premiums set for government employees
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Office of Management and Enterprise Services today approved premium rates for health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans to be offered to…
Logan County Health Department celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
The Logan County Health Department joins the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) in promoting the annual World Breastfeeding Week August 1–7, with the theme…
Lewis Joins Mercy Clinic on Waterloo Road
Mercy Clinic Primary Care-Edmond Waterloo has added another doctor to the team with the addition of Dr. Kristen Lewis. A board-certified physician, Dr. Lewis says…