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RFK Jr. launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign at state capitol

Friday, June 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Governor Kevin Stitt at the State Capitol on Thursday to launch the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign.The initiative aims to promote health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility.The press conference took place at 11 a.m. in the... Read More.

Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department Teaming up to Conduct Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ponca City

Friday, April 11 by Ponca City Now

In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department, will be teaming up to conduct tobacco and alcohol compliance checks in Ponca City in April. These checks, which involve inspections and enforcement actions, are vital in ensuring that... Read More.

Ponca PD & Healthy Living Coalition partner to deter tobacco and alcohol sales to youth

Tuesday, June 4 by Lyman James

In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department will be teaming up to conduct tobacco and alcohol compliance checks in Ponca City this month. These checks, which involve inspections and enforcement actions, are vital in ensuring that... Read More.

TSET Awards Healthy Incentive Grants to Six Communities

Thursday, January 27 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 25, 2022) - The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded $136,000 to communities across Oklahoma through the TSET Healthy Incentive Grant Program at their board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25.Grants are awarded to communities that have implemented key strategies for health including tobacco-free, vape-free environments, encouraging active living... Read More.

Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program hosting upcoming discussions on Zoom

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

The Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program has been working on conducting a Community Needs Assessment. TSET will be hosting Community Public Discussions to collect community members feedback on Health and Wellness in their community.These discussions will be conducted online via Zoom and there is a way for participants to join online or through... Read More.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through April 10th

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than ever.Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting... Read More.