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Report shows dozens of counties in Oklahoma considered maternity care deserts

Wednesday, August 19 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A new report released this week shows maternity care deserts to be a challenge, including in Oklahoma. Dr. Blake Porter, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, says a maternity care desert is defined as places that don't have access to a delivering hospital facility or don't have access to an OB/GYN. "It's important to... Read More.

Why a newly-filed bill could expand how Oklahoma teachers use maternity leave

Wednesday, January 21 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma state lawmaker has filed a bill to expand paid maternity leave to cover Oklahoma teachers who choose to adopt a child. Current state law only allows full-time teachers and instructors to use six weeks of paid maternity leave for childbirth. However, House Bill 3467, filed by Representative Brad... Read More.

Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being eligible... Read More.

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