Oklahoma cold and flu season brings flu, COVID-19, RSV and strep concerns. Learn how symptoms differ and which precautions help protect families.

Oklahoma medical marijuana recall affects two flower batches that failed yeast and mold testing. Learn how patients can identify products and report concerns.

Oklahoma health insurance costs are squeezing families as premiums and deductibles rise. Can Oklahomans still afford to see a doctor in 2027?

Medicare open enrollment begins October 15 in Oklahoma. Residents can review 2027 health and prescription drug coverage through December 7 with free help.

Frozen organic berry recall expands over E. coli concerns, affecting Walmart and Trader Joe's products sold in Oklahoma and other states.

The OU Health data breach involved unauthorized access to patient medical records, potentially including lab results, imaging, diagnoses, medications and personal information.

Oklahoma maternal health funding will provide more than $9.5 million for home visiting programs connecting pregnant women, infants and young children with health and family services.

The Slick Oklahoma boil water notice is in effect after E. coli was confirmed in the Creek County water system, requiring customers to boil tap water before use.

HELP Inc. Food Pantry in Elk City is serving about 900 families monthly as donations fall and demand for food assistance increases across western Oklahoma.

Harold Hamm’s $150 million gift to OU will expand Oklahoma health care education, diabetes research and medical discovery while renaming the university’s Health Campus.

An Oklahoma kratom ban is being proposed for 2027 as Rep. Tim Turner seeks Schedule I restrictions on concentrated kratom compounds amid rising deaths.

An Oklahoma abortion ban lawsuit filed by two mothers challenges state restrictions after both received fatal fetal diagnoses and traveled out of state for care.

An Oklahoma hospital price transparency report finds 16 of 32 hospitals reviewed are noncompliant as state and federal rules require hospitals to publish healthcare prices.

Proposed Medicare same-day care payment cut could reduce some physician reimbursements by 50%, prompting concerns from Oklahoma doctors about patient access.

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Tulsa receives a $1 million gift to support its new cancer facility opening in 2028 and expand care across northeastern Oklahoma.

Ascension St. John Nowata Rural Emergency Hospital conversion keeps 24/7 emergency care in Nowata but ends local inpatient and swing-bed services.

Oklahoma school supper program changes will end the Expanded Learning Time meal option October 1, drawing criticism from rural districts and state lawmakers.

SoonerCare work requirements begin January 1, 2027, and OHCA is sending yellow letters to Oklahoma Medicaid members who may need to meet new federal rules.

An EMSA Medical Heat Alert has been issued for the sixth time in 2026 after Oklahoma City paramedics responded to five heat-related illness calls.

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program gives eligible Medicare beneficiaries access to select GLP-1 weight-loss medications for a flat $50 monthly copay.