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.

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.