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Cherokee Nation awards $1.8 million in grants to boost public health and wellness

by KTUL
TAHLEQUAH, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to 34 entities to enhance public health and wellness initiatives.The grants, part of the newly launched Public Health and Wellness Partners Grant program, aim to improve access to wellness activities and programs across communities.Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the program's initial... Read More.

Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

by KTUL
CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future.Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.
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Roe and Cantrell Selected for National Health Policy Fellowship

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, were selected to join the 2025 class of the Milbank Fellows Program, a national initiative that supports state leaders working to improve health outcomes across the country.The representatives are among just 24 policymakers nationwide chosen for the yearlong fellowship. Both lawmakers serve... Read More.

Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Microplastics, which are tiny particles shed from everyday plastics, are turning up in the human body, and researchers say they may be doing more harm than previously believed.According to the World Economic Forum, microplastics are now found across land, sea, air, and increasingly in human organs. Scientists estimate that the average person consumes... Read More.
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Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

by TNND
(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines.The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.

Putting Our Health and Values First

by Ponca City Now
As we celebrate Independence Day, I hope every Oklahoman takes a moment to reflect on what this nation stands for, which is liberty, responsibility and the ability to chart our own course.That’s exactly what Oklahoma is doing right now through the governor’s recent announcement of the Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA) campaign, a state-led... Read More.
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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce changes to prior authorization for health insurance

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Health insurance reform, including more timely access for patients, will roll out early next year, said Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.Oz announced these reforms, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a news conference in Washington, D.C..The changes, which are voluntary, focus on prior authorization,... Read More.

Experts warn early screen time may harm children’s mental health

by AP
A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5.A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren’t just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting.Here’s... Read More.
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