Oklahoma News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jul 11, 2024 - Describes the effect the federal mandate on nursing home staffing is likely to have on nursing homes in Oklahoma. The rule would require Oklahoma to hire more than 1,200 full-time employees, including 538 nurse aides and 715 RNs over the 5 years the rule is phased in, and is seen as a particular threat to rural nursing homes.
Source: KOSU
Jul 10, 2024 - Profiles a mobile clinic program based in Oklahoma City, which sends teams of physicians to 14 remote locations across Oklahoma, many of which have large Native American populations. The program aims to reduce healthcare disparities in areas with limited access to specialized medical care.
Source: Cardiovascular Business
Jun 24, 2024 - Provides overview of an Oklahoma State University program
that uses a hub-and-spoke model to offer sports medicine
continuing education to trainers and providers in rural and
underserved communities. Notes that 20 sessions were
offered throughout the first year of the program on a wide
range of topics including concussions, mental health, and
joint dislocation.
Source: Oklahoma State University
May 28, 2024 - Covers the launch of a harm reduction vending machine serving residents of Delaware County, Oklahoma. Discusses concerns from some local residents and efforts by providers to address misconceptions around addiction.
Source: Public Radio Tulsa
Last Updated: 7/12/2024