Oklahoma’s refusal to share county-level measles data during outbreaks has sparked concerns from health experts, including Dr. George Monks, who argues the data is crucial for public safety. The state's stance contrasts with how it handles other diseases like West Nile.

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More older Americans are dying by gun suicide. The rate is particularly high in Oklahoma, and especially in rural counties.

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The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has yet to send out renewal applications for Fiscal Year 2026, prompting some counties to pay out of pocket for services.

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Dramatic confrontations in the stories of Rena Denton and Estelle Simonton expose ignorance of eldercare law among Oklahoma eldercare professionals and betray the inadequacy of guardianship laws and resources.

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Lawsuits filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma allege that between at least 2020 and 2025, drug treatment facilities in Southern California recruited over 880 Oklahomans struggling with addiction.

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Known as legal morphine, kratom and 7-OH are readily available at convenience stores, smoke shops and online. The government is cracking down with restrictions that go into effect this year.

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Investigation of a second harrowing attempt to seize control of an elderly vet establishes a troubling pattern of abuse in the St. Francis Health System and uncovers hints of turmoil and controversy at Oklahoma’s largest hospital.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Gov. Kevin Stitt launched a Make Oklahoma Healthy Again campaign at the Oklahoma Capitol

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The horrifying story of Leroy Theodore suggests that a plague of elder guardianship cases common in other parts of the country may have arrived in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces an evolving budget shortfall and may miss payroll, agency leaders told lawmakers this week. Legislative hearings have uncovered poor budgeting practices and spending inconsistencies. Multiple investigations are underway as the agency works with state leaders to stabilize finances and maintain services.

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