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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Oklahoma health officials ‘amplify’ guidance allowing coronavirus-infected health professionals to skip quarantine and work

The CDC guidance recommends the practice only in emergencies and only when the workers are asymptomatic.
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Monday, November 9, 2020

Oklahoma public health officials continue opposition to statewide mask mandates

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CARES Act expiration threatens Oklahoma coronavirus testing and pandemic response

Oklahoma has used federal coronavirus funding for surveillance testing. That could end when the funding does Dec. 31.
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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Oklahoma hits 1,000 daily coronavirus hospitalizations, hospitals enter new surge plan, state officials continue advocating personal responsibility

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Oklahoma Engaged: Voters rejected State Question 814 and put Medicaid expansion funding on lawmakers

Legislative leaders say they have few options, and cuts to traditional Medicaid or education could be on the way
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Oklahoma Engaged: State Question 814 has a history

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Oklahoma Is Finally Getting A New Public Health Lab

Gov. Kevin Stitt announces the lab will relocate to Stillwater, away from state health facilities in Oklahoma City
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Thursday, October 8, 2020

A syphilis outbreak in south-central Oklahoma creates yet another strain on the state’s public health system

Public health providers juggle addressing the outbreak, the worst pandemic in a century, the onset of flu season and existing staffing issues
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

How to bring care to mental health emergencies

Oklahoma City Police are trying new ways to help people in crisis cope with their illness’ and potentially get faster access to care.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

COVID-19 exacerbates Oklahoma’s decades-old nursing shortage

Hospital nurses face quarantines, high out-of-state demand and higher nurse-to-patient ratios
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