An Enid father says his 15-year-old daughter is on life support after reportedly trying the Benadryl challenge. Health officials urge parents to secure meds and watch social feeds.

OU Health’s Stephenson Cancer Center has installed a $3 million Varian Ethos system — an AI-assisted adaptive-radiation platform — and will begin treating patients next week.

SoonerSelect open enrollment closes June 12. Nearly 600,000 members can review or change Medicaid health and dental plans now.

Emergency doctors in Oklahoma say ATV, UTV and neighborhood vehicle injuries are rising; hospitals and Safe Kids partners are expanding free safety clinics and urging DOT‑rated helmets.

OKCPS will station teachers inside OU Health's new pediatric behavioral health center, with dedicated classrooms and seven planned hires as the 72-bed facility opens late 2026.

Final plans are approved for Oklahoma City's MAPS 4 Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, moving the project into demolition and construction this summer. The MAPS-funded facility will offer observation stations, stabilization beds and an urgent recovery unit.

OMRF broke ground on the David R. Brown Center, a three‑story hub for imaging, telehealth and chronic‑disease research funded by a near‑$10M TSET grant and private gifts.

Anadarko father Mason Miller says his 11‑year‑old daughter died after an event the family believes may be linked to the Benadryl challenge. Poison experts warn high doses of diphenhydramine can be fatal.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed SB1644 adding alpha‑gal syndrome to Oklahoma’s reportable diseases; labs and providers must notify OSDH beginning Nov. 1, 2026. The law aims to give officials better data on where cases are occurring.

The Stuart Family Foundation gave OU Health $2M toward the new Stephenson Cancer Center in Tulsa, funding exam rooms, infusion suites and clinical‑trial space. The donation also names a first‑floor café in the new facility.

A Hope Booth has been installed in the Underground, offering three‑minute guided breathing and encouraging messages plus links to nearby services. The Yellow Hall kiosk debuted with a ribbon‑cutting and will operate during Underground hours.

Rural Oklahomans face higher heart‑disease risks and often must travel long distances for emergency care; Clinton’s hospital reopened with fewer services while national programs work to help.

Trace One's analysis finds Class I food recalls rose 36.4% from 2021–25 and Oklahoma ranks 33rd nationally, with a small uptick in fish-product recalls. Officials say better detection and complex supply chains help explain the rise.