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.

A new report finds nursing homes and long‑term care in rural Oklahoma support more than 15,000 jobs and roughly $1.8 billion in economic activity.

A Tulsa produce‑prescription program reports an average 2.2‑point A1C drop for early participants while routing $1.70 back into the local economy per dollar spent.

The Chickasaw Nation broke ground on a three-story, 95,000‑sq‑ft pediatric clinic at its Ada South Campus, promising integrated pediatric and developmental services.

The state bought the former SSM Health campus in southwest Oklahoma City and will convert it into the Oklahoma City Behavioral Health Hospital, adding inpatient capacity.

Stephenson Cancer Center is now offering FDA‑approved TIL cell therapy in Oklahoma City, giving some patients with advanced melanoma a chance at durable remission.

A Feb. 7 contract deadline between INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare could push INTEGRIS out of network and force thousands of patients to switch doctors or pay more.

Wastewater and state data show influenza activity rising again in Oklahoma, with percent positivity above 20% and hospitalizations climbing, especially among older adults.

Rising ACA premiums — about 20% on average in Oklahoma — have driven more residents to downgrade plans or go uninsured, state officials say. Early signals show about 40,000 people skipped marketplace coverage this season.

OSDH confirmed a measles case after a contagious person visited Logie’s On The Corner in Norman on Saturday. Unvaccinated patrons from that night are asked to submit contact info.

An Oklahoma City addiction doctor warns gas‑station energy supplements can contain mitragynine derivatives such as 7‑OH and MGM‑15, compounds tied to rapid dependence and hard withdrawals.

Cleveland County officials warn of measles risks and promote MMR vaccination amid nearby outbreaks, emphasizing its effectiveness in preventing spread, especially for children.

NCAST separated from OSU-CHS to focus on opioid crisis research, while OSU-CHS continues clinical care and training, facilitating complementary strategies against addiction.