Mercy Hospital now offering new telestroke program
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County Health officials urge West Nile Virus prevention
Logan County Health Department officials encourage Logan County residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne illness.
City Council restricts tobacco and e-cigarette products
The City of Guthrie is joining the list of cities and schools that will restrict tobacco and e-cigarette products. The restriction will be for all city owned…
6th annual See Spot Run set for May 10
The sixth annual “The See Spot Run” will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma. This 5K, 10K,…
Logan County Health Department observes Administrative Professionals Week
The Logan County Health Department is recognizing the work of its seven administrative professionals during Administrative Professionals Week, April 20-26, 2014.
Family Planning Services available through Logan County Health Department
The Logan County Health Department provides family planning services to males and females of reproductive age. Family planning is a key factor in preventing unintended…
Local Certified Healthy Oklahoma Annual Award Winners announced
The Logan County Health Department and Logan County Partnership would like to congratulate the organizations that have been selected as winners of one of the…
Mercy Names Keith Minnis VP of Human Resources in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 31, 2013) – Mercy has named Keith Minnis, SPHR, vice president of human resources for the Oklahoma City area. In this capacity,…
Mercy Hospital Logan County Hosts Health Fair
Mercy Hospital Logan County is inviting the public to a health fair and blood drive at the Family Life Center on Wentz Street at the…
Vaporizers and e-cigarettes banned from Guthrie schools
On Monday, the Guthrie Board of Education unanimously voted to prohibit the popular electronic cigarettes and personal vaporizers that are growing in popularity. Whilst people…
Student treated for meningitis recovering at home
A Guthrie High School student, who was treated for viral meningitis last week, is now home resting. The student’s mother says her child is not contagious,…
Guthrie student diagnosed with meningitis; parents advised to stay alert
Guthrie Public Schools were informed Thursday morning that one of their students have been diagnosed with meningitis. Due to privacy concerns, nothing further can be released…
BancFirst partners with Governor Fallin for food drive
BancFirst will serve as a donation site for the “Feeding Oklahoma” food drive sponsored by Governor Mary Fallin again this year. The goal is to collect…
Walk for Life goes beyond goal of $40k for Crossroads Clinic
Despite cooler temperatures and falling rain, several hundred people made their way to Mineral Wells Park for the Rescue Me 5K Run and 2-mile Walk…
Logan County Health Department announces flu vaccination clinics
The Logan County Health Department announced its seasonal influenza vaccination clinic schedule for the upcoming flu season. Clinics will begin on October 7, 2013, according…
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Obesity rates remain high; fruit and vegetable consumption low among Oklahoma youth; Oklahoma children are beating the national average in “getting their 60 minutes” of…
Support group: Living with dementia
If you are caring for someone with dementia, or if you have a family member suffering from it, you may be looking for support from…
Application period open for Certified Healthy Oklahoma programs
The Logan County Health Department announced today the application process for Certified Healthy Oklahoma programs is open and want encourage those in the area that…
Support and encouragement provided to mothers who breastfeed
World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, Theme is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers” Mothers need support of those around them to begin breastfeeding, continue breastfeeding, and…
Health Department: Healthy Ideas for a Healthy Pregnancy
Lifestyle affects our health. Good health, for both men and women, contributes to good pregnancy outcomes. These tips will increase your likelihood of good health…