The new Integris Health and UnitedHealthcare agreement keeps UnitedHealthcare patients in-network after the previous contract was set to expire March 9.

The Integris Health daycare closure will impact about 350 children and 88 employees after the hospital system announced the centers will shut down in August.

The daylight saving time change happens early Sunday as clocks move forward one hour, impacting sleep schedules.

A new South Oklahoma City mental health facility will soon open, transferring patients from Griffin Memorial Hospital and expanding statewide care capacity.

House Bill 3314 would allow counties to impose a voter-approved public service impact tax on retail marijuana sales in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma 988 Trust Fund legislation moves forward to secure stable funding for suicide prevention and crisis services statewide.

The Summer EBT Oklahoma bill advances in committee, unlocking federal SNAP funds to help feed children and expand summer food support statewide.

Central Oklahoma Opioid Abatement program grant will fund mobile units, Narcan kits, and outreach to combat the opioid epidemic in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma flu surge pushes positivity rates to 20%, increasing ER visits and hospitalizations. Health officials urge vaccination.

Oklahoma water infrastructure cost could exceed $25 billion in four years as lawmakers advance $50 million in initial funding to begin upgrades.

Oklahoma gender-transition bill advances from committee, expanding restrictions on state employees and contractors regarding gender-transition information and services.

Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day brings advocates to the Capitol seeking more caregiver support, early detection resources, and dementia care funding statewide.

United Healthcare Integris Health agreement temporarily maintains patient coverage in Oklahoma while both sides negotiate a long-term contract before March ninth.

Oklahoma prison nicotine vapes policy would allow regulated nicotine vapes and pouches to reduce contraband smuggling, inmate debt, and violence.

Oklahoma medical marijuana changes remain under review as Senate leaders say lawmakers can reform the industry without a statewide vote.

The Oklahoma SNAP error rate is drawing concern from lawmakers after an auditor warning that accuracy problems could trigger federal penalties and higher state costs.

SNAP benefit funding Oklahoma could be impacted if the state fails to meet federal accuracy standards, potentially forcing taxpayers to cover program costs.

Social Security cuts in Oklahoma are causing longer wait times, fewer appointments, and reduced access to benefits for residents statewide.

Oklahoma medical marijuana bills would cap grower licenses, expand pesticide testing, and limit THC levels in edible products.

Ozempic use in Oklahoma ranks sixth nationally, with households spending thousands each year on weight-loss medications.