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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

Thursday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.

Kay County Health Department on-site immunizations for PCPS in late July

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools recently announced that on-site immunizations will be offered by the Kay County Health Department on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Registration Center.The vaccines being offered are the T dap booster, HPV and MCV.For those that are interested, the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis Case in Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been informed that a Liberty Elementary student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The school district is cooperating fully with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Kay County Health Department. The health and safety of students is the district’s highest priority, and school officials will... Read More.

Blackwell’s Street & Parks Department offering leftover mulch chips

Wednesday, March 10 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell announced Tuesday that Blackwell's Street & Parks Department is offering leftover mulch chips that were used from the recent ice-storms. The mulch pile is located just off Ferguson Ave on 6th Street, in a small lot just before the railroad tracks. The mulch is free to the public.Those interested are... Read More.

Parks Department and Streets Department finish storm debris pickup

Wednesday, March 3 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Parks Department and Street Department finished picking up curbside storm debris on Friday and are currently cleaning/hauling storm debris from Dan Moran Park.As of Monday, they have hauled 5000 tons of debris! Once Dan Moran is finished they will start cleaning parks. Hopefully clean up will be finished before the end... Read More.

Ponca City Water Department repairing water main break at 5th and Hartford

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be repairing a water main break at 5th and Hartford. Residence in the area may experience low water pressure. As of now it will be open, but may be reduced to one lane. This intersection has seen numerous repairs lately due to water main breaks!

Oklahoma State Department of Health provides COVID-19 vaccine information

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

You can register for a vaccination appointment using the link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/ Complete the entire form, select an available appointment date and time, and submit the form. You will be notified by email confirming your appointment.Is the vaccine safe? Yes, the vaccines that will be available to Oklahomans are safe and effective. The FDA... Read More.

Kay County Health Department administering COVID -19 vaccine Tuesdays and Thursdays

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to those 65 and older while continuing to serve first responders and healthcare workers. Please click the link directly below to schedule your appointment. The vaccinations will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays only for the next few weeks, as vaccine supplies... Read More.

Kay County Health Department releases COVID-19 vaccine information for Jan. 7

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

From the Kay County Health Department Facebook Page*** Update: The COVID Vaccination POD for January 7th is full. Please continue to watch our page for updates. Thank you for your continued patience! ***A link to page is at the bottom of this post.Please note date: Thursday January 7th Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma - 445... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Offering Flu Vaccine Drive Thru Event

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

Kay County Health Department will offer a drive-thru flu shot event for individuals ages 12 and up. This event is by appointment only, on Friday, October 16th as part of the “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign. The event will be held at the Ponca City RecPlex located at 1604 W Grand Avenue in... Read More.

Kay County Health Department and IMMYLabs offering free COVID-19 tests today

Thursday, October 1 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department, in partnership with IMMYLabs, is pleased to offer FREE COVID-19 testing to all in the Ponca City community.Testing is free and voluntary and will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in the parking lot of the RecPlex, 1604 W Grand Ave.,... Read More.