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Free COVID-19 testing coming to Payne County Health Department

WebThe Payne County Health Department will be conducting local COVID-19 surge testing thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Health Department begins curbside COVID-19 testing

WebCurbside testing began at the Payne County Health Department, 1321 W. 7th Ave., on Monday. The Stillwater site will be testing people who are 18 and older and who …

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Local demand high for COVID-19 vaccine News stwnewspress.com

WebOklahoma has entered Phase 2 of the state vaccination plan. In Payne County, emergency responders, inpatient and outpatient health providers and people …

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Payne County employees now have an insurance choice

WebPayne County employees now have health insurance options. The county’s Budget Board amended its contract with Community Care Wednesday, adding a …

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OSDH announces new director of Public Health Lab same day …

WebThe state health department on Thursday announced the new director of the Oklahoma Pandemic Center of Innovation and Excellence and Public Health Lab as Dr. …

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Payne County Health Department offers flu vaccine with no out of …

WebPayne County Health Department began offering a no-cost flu vaccination Oct. 1. For the month of October, the Stillwater office will provide flu shots 8 a.m.-4 p.m. …

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Payne County Health Department creates drive-through flu clinics

WebWhile there will be no cost associated with the drive-through clinics, each will still require appointment. Stillwater’s will be Tuesday at the Payne County Expo Center. …

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Good news: Payne County among healthiest in the state

WebRader said based on the State of Oklahoma’s 2017 health report card, Payne County had fewer teen pregnancies and a lower number of diabetics and smokers than most …

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Local leaders welcome public health lab to Stillwater

WebStillwater is about to become home to the state’s public health laboratory and headquarters for the just-announced Oklahoma Pandemic Center for Innovation and …

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Grand Mental Health professional shares perspective, hope for …

WebIn Payne County, GMH served 310 clients from ages 12-19. Of those, 184 were female and 124 were male. Westbrook said that gender dysphoria has taken a toll …

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Recent survey highlights teen mental health struggles

WebNoting the statistics. Currently, Oklahoma ranks 28th in overall children and teenager wellbeing, according to a February 2022 report in America’s School Mental …

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Stillwater Medical and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma sign …

WebOne of the largest insurers of Stillwater Medical patients would have been out of network after December without a new agreement. After months of stalemate, Blue …

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Women's Health Center at SMC launches TeamBirth

WebMar 28, 2024. The new Women’s Health Center at Stillwater Medical Center launched TeamBirth, an initiative to improve perinatal care on Wednesday. TeamBirth implements …

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State health department encouraging STI testing as syphilis cases …

WebA growing number of syphilis cases in Oklahoma, and across the country, are spurring health officials to call for increased testing. The Oklahoma State Department of …

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DR. ROBERT BLOCK: A pediatrician’s perspective on ACEs, resilience

WebAs an academic and clinical pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, I was impressed and amazed when I first heard Dr. Vince Felitti speak about his ground …

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Grand hosts community suicide prevention event Local News

WebGrand Mental Health, the 988 Mental Health Lifeline and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services hosted a suicide …

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Cohlmia family and Stillwater Medical Foundation honor K.

WebWhen longtime Stillwater retailer K. Cohlmia, founder of the Wooden Nickel boutique, died in June 2021, his family asked that people looking for a way to honor him …

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Patients looking at options after Stillwater Medical Center …

WebStillwater Medical Center has terminated Medicare Advantage Plans for 2023. Patients will MA plans will still be able to receive care at the regional hospital as an …

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Two local officers selected for new mental health unit

WebStillwater Officer Chris Vassar and OSU Officer Roger Osiek have both been chosen for the new unit, and they have both expressed excitement for their new roles. “I …

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