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Oklahoma: Winter storm injury update – elderly at risk(0)
Oklahoma City OK–Injuries related to the recent winter storm continue to climb according to numbers from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Of particular concern are fatalities involving the elderly as five of the seven reported fatalities have involved persons over the age of 60. Relatives and neighbors are encouraged to check on elderly [...]
Oklahoma: State leads region in H1N1 vaccinations
Oklahoma City OK–More Oklahomans have received the H1N1 flu vaccine than any other state in a five- state region, according to data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“While these numbers highlight our successes in Oklahoma, we would still like to do better,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley. “We have [...]
Oklahoma: Continued flu vaccination urged
Oklahoma City OK–As Oklahoma prepares to enter what has traditionally been the peak time for influenza in the state – late January and early February – the Oklahoma State Department of Health advises Oklahomans who have not yet been vaccinated to protect themselves and help prevent the flu from spreading to others by getting the [...]
Oklahoma: New rodeo medicine referral system benefits rodeo athletes
Oklahoma City–The sport of rodeo is about to undergo its own version of healthcare reform. Beginning this month, rodeo athletes will have the ability to access medical providers across the United States and Canada through the Rodeo Medicine Referral System, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Rodeo is an individual sport, unlike [...]
