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Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities

Thursday, May 1 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to cancel $1 billion in school mental health grants, saying they reflect the priorities of the previous administration.Grant recipients were notified Tuesday that the funding will not be continued after this year. A gun violence bill signed by Democratic President Joe Biden in 2022... Read More.

Community Health Foundation’s Biennial Fundraising Event “Meal to Heal” This Friday

Tuesday, April 8 by Ponca City Now

Meal to Heal, the Community Health Foundation's biennial fundraising event, is on Friday, April 11 from 6:30-9:00 pm at MLZ Ranch, 4610 N Pecan Rd in Ponca City. They are excited to bring back the steak competition this year with three amazing teams from our community competing for crowd favorite. The grill teams include returning... Read More.

GRAND Mental Health Training Future Law Enforcement Students in Stillwater to Identify Mental Health Signs

Friday, March 21 by News 6

GRAND Mental Health is working to make sure everyone understands the warning signs of different mental health issues in their personal lives and in others, especially on the job in fields that include law enforcement.While there is no official program that GRAND Mental Health runs with high school students looking at careers in... Read More.

Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment.The resolution passed by a voice vote on the Senate Floor. The... Read More.

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

Thursday, February 27 by News 9

NORMAN, Okla. -A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health reveals the Cleveland County Jail is struggling to meet acceptable standards.A surprise inspection on Feb. 4 revealed several violations, including failure to report the serious injury of an inmate earlier this year.Additionally, another inmate, Jacob Shane Dieball, was found unresponsive in his... Read More.

Oklahoma County Jail’s New Behavioral Health Center to Open by 2026

Monday, February 3 by News 9

The final renderings reveal more details about the design of Oklahoma County’s upcoming behavioral healthcare center. The 60-bed clinic will be part of the whole jail complex located at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. and will offer immediate care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Oklahoma County Engineer Stacey Trumbo spoke about the plans on... Read More.

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Wednesday, December 25 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China’s growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion despite his objections to language stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children... Read More.

Health & Human Services and Career & Technical Education Day at Cowley College

Tuesday, September 24 by News Director

Get ready for an exciting day of exploration and discovery at Cowley College! Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our Health & Human Services and Career & Technical Education Day. This event will be your chance to dive deep into the opportunities and experiences that Cowley College... Read More.

60th Employment Anniversary Celebration for Integris Health Worker

Tuesday, September 3 by Lyman James

INTEGRIS- On Wednesday, Aug. 28, INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital held the 60th employment anniversary celebration for Edith Rath, who is a buyer in the materials department. It is the first time the hospital has ever had a caregiver reach this amazing milestone. Chris Mendoza, the chief hospital executive of INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital, appreciates... Read More.

INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital Celebrates New Ownership

Wednesday, November 8 by Lyman James

On Monday, Nov. 6, INTEGRIS Health held a welcome celebration at its new hospital in Ponca City.You may remember in August, INTEGRIS Health announced it would be acquiring AllianceHealth Ponca City and the operational assets of AllianceHealth Woodward.Even though the announcement came months ago, the transaction was not... Read More.

2023 Fall Into Health Health Fair Presented by Kanza Health Clinic

Wednesday, September 6 by Lyman James

The 2023 Health Fair presented by Kanza Health Clinic will be held on Friday, October 13th from 9:30 am - 12 pm at the Johnnie McCauley Building at 3251 East River Road in Newkirk. They will have health screenings, health education, vendors, door prizes, a provided lunch, and free t-shirts while supplies last! This... Read More.

INTEGRIS Health to Acquire AllianceHealth Ponca City and AllianceHealth Woodward

Friday, August 4 by Lyman James

Aug. 4, 2023 – INTEGRIS Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AllianceHealth Ponca City and the operational assets of AllianceHealth Woodward and their related businesses, including physician clinic operations and outpatient services from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH)INTEGRIS Health has a signed agreement with City of Woodward for the long-term lease of... Read More.