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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.

PCPS Transportation Students Need to Contact Transportation Department

Wednesday, August 5 by Lyman James

As the school year approaches, all Ponca City Public School Transportation students will need to call the Transportation Department to setup transportation for their student(s). Parents need to call for regular/special needs students, regardless of them riding last year. With all the changes we aren’t sure if they will be attending school or going... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow, the Kay County Health Department is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing by appointment only. If you wish to schedule an appointment, you can call the health department in Ponca City location at (580)762-1641. The testing is free and no doctor referral is needed.Symptoms include... Read More.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in Garfield County

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Garfield County Industrial Authority, Enid, Oklahoma, to support business expansion plans by improving the Garfield County Industrial Park. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Read More.

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 41 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday; 1,034 cases active at this time

Thursday, May 28 by Lyman James

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday shows 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, putting the statewide total of cases at 6,270 with 1,034 cases active.Locally, one new case was added for Osage County who's total is back to 94. Pawnee County also has one new case to put... Read More.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends self-quarantine for Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyman James

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending voluntary 14-day self-quarantine for those Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, over the Memorial Day weekend and did not use protective measures, such as social distancing and face masks. Over the holiday weekend, large crowds were reported at the... Read More.

Kay County Health Department in Blackwell offering curbside COVID-19 testing Thursday

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department in Blackwell will offer another curbside COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, April 23 by appointment only.You must be experiencing a fever of at least 100.4 degrees, a cough, shortness of breath or if you know you've been in contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms include a fever... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing curbside testing

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca City is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only while supplies are available.The health department encourages those witha fever of 100.4 or higher, a cough, shortness of breath or have been in direct contact with an individual that's tested positive... Read More.