Oklahoma City – Representative Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, who chairs the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, on Monday (March 20) applauded what was characterized in a legislative press release as “the work of the Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (DHS) for their wo…
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Oklahomans for Life is urging state Senators to support Senate Bill 834 by Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, in order to strengthen Oklahoma’s ability to defeat the abortion industry’s constitutional amendment which would impose unlimited abortion on our pro-life state. Please send an e…
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Oklahoma City — Aetna Better Health recently announced it has appointed Sonja Hughes, MD, MHA, FACOG as chief executive officer and Brett Hayes as child welfare strategy officer of Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma. The appointment of the two Oklahoma-based leaders advances Aetna Better Health…
Midwest City, Oklahoma -– Rose State College’s Dental Hygiene Program operates a modern, 12-chair community clinic on campus. The clinic offers clinical services to the community during the spring and fall academic semesters. Rose State sent The City Sentinel a reminder about the program on …
During discussion of legislation that would bar performing lewd or obscene acts in the presence of children, one Democratic lawmaker suggested public display of fetal images violates existing state obscenity laws. Senate Bill 503, by state Senator David Bullard, would make it illegal for any…
Oklahoma City – Dr. Bernard Rhone, DDS, will serve Oklahomans on SoonerCare as the new Director of Dental Services with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Rhone brings experience in community health and public services. “We are excited for Dr. Rhone to serve as dental director,” said Kevin …
Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Tulsa law firm Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC (“FDL”) and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center filed a civil rights class action lawsuit Wednesday (March 1) in federal court on behalf of four plaintiffs with severe mental illness who are incarcerated in Oklahoma’s county …
Oklahoma City – The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation Monday clarifying that medical marijuana is not an “agricultural product” and therefore does not qualify for the state’s agricultural sales tax exemption. Senatory David Bullard, R-Durant, said Senate Bill 133 is needed to cla…
Phoenix, Arizona (Newswire.com) -- The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a world leader in the personal training certification and holistic wellness industry, is proud to bring to market its Spanish-translated personal training course, aimed at serving the growing Spanish-spe…
Oklahoma City - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Thursday (February 16) that his office will take on the responsibility of prosecuting a Canadian County attorney indicted by a multi-county grand jury late last year for illegal marijuana business practices. Matt Stacy was charged w…
Oklahoma City -– Due to federal regulation passed in December, SoonerCare will soon restart the renewal process for members as the public health emergency continuous coverage ends.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Oklahoma City University announced on Friday (February 3) a nursing partnership aimed at helping stem the critical shortage of nursing professionals in the state. The Saints & Stars Program is a five-year agreement between …
Oklahoma City –- State Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to ensure Oklahoma’s approximately 290,000 veterans get their rightful military benefits, including those earned through combat, from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). He’s also authored a measure to …
In life, there are certain situations that catch you off guard and inspire you to enact change. Learning about the heartbreaking acts of fertility fraud committed on families across the nation is one of those situations. When I watched the Netflix documentary “Our Father” and heard that ther…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, is partnering with the organization Women in Government to help raise awareness about American Heart Month. The goal is to educate the public about the dangers of heart disease and the importance of healthy habits that can reduce the risk. …
Oklahoma City – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to remove what he and his predecessor believe is “an illegal regulation from federal law that allows the World Health Organization (WHO) to exert its authority over the …
OKLAHOMA CITY — The ALS Association has announced a new partnership with the INTEGRIS Neuromuscular Center. As an Affiliated ALS Clinic, the Integris ALS Clinic delivers a multidisciplinary model of care and meets the highest quality of standardized care in the management of Amyotrophic Late…
Oklahoma City – Dr. Nancy Scheinost recently garnered her state certifications and has settled in at the Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma in the MidTown area. From her previous position in Texas, she was recruited to the clinic by owner Dr. Nyla Khan, who dedicated herself to building f…
Oklahoma City – State Senatir George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 187, which would increase the amount of living and transportation expenses that could be paid on behalf of a birth mother through the adoption process.
Oklahoma City – The tragic news coming from Cyril, Oklahoma, regarding the death of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield has brought forth as many questions as answers over the past few weeks. For those not following the horrifying story, a postal worker reported to authorities a five-year-old was u…
Oklahoma City -- Saturday morning (January 21), Oklahoma City Catholic Archblishop Paul S. Coakley planned to celebrate a special "Sanctity of Life" Mass at the downtown St. Joseph Old Cathedral. According to a news release from the Catholic Conference of Oklahoma, "Archbishop Coakley and ot…
Washington, D.C. – Republican Study Committee Chairman (RSC) Kevin Hern of Tulsa and Representative Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee introduced new legislation to rescind the Biden Administration’s controversial December rule change eliminating in-person dispensing requirements for chemical ab…
Washington, D.C. -- Members of Health Care Sharing Ministries want to know that they are in good hands. For the ministries who assist members with their needs, this means gaining the respect and trust of people who ensure best practices.
Oklahoma City -- Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee and standing committee for Health and Human Services Sen. Paul Rosino and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat released the following statements last week after Samantha Galloway stepped down as interim director of the De…
Oklahoma City – A group known as the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants is suing the state over a disagreement with new administrative rules issued by a pair of agencies. A press release sent to The City Sentinel was transmitted "C/O Glenn Coffee & Associates, PLLC."The communicati…
Oklahoma City – The chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) said Gov. Kevin Stitt made “one of his best decisions as governor” by appointing Dr. Deb Shropshire, M.D., to be executive director of Oklahoma Human Services.
This New Year may feel more promising for many Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families than it has before, as the future now holds hope. This year and next, 5,100 Oklahomans with IDD are expected to finally receive the services and supports they h…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, via Newswire.com -- With so much time spent on work, a job has a broader impact than how much money someone makes. It can provide a sense of purpose and stability; it can also be a source of stress. Overall, having a job can have a big impact on one's general worldview …
Washington, D.C. — Following the Senate’s approval of the National Defense Authorization act (NDAA), Senator James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, and Senator Rick Scott, R-Florida, along with colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The Senators urged Secretary Austin to freeze…
Washington, D.C. – Representative Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, introduced the Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act, which will, first, prevent the Executive Branch from declaring an abortion-related public health emergency. Second, this legislation reinstates safety regulations and in-pers…
Miami, Florida — The disruption to daily routines; the stresses of shopping, decorating and hosting; and the pressure to feel joyful throughout the holiday season can take a toll on relationships, cautions world-renowned psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Carmen Harra.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In early December, Representative Kevin Hern, R-Tulsa and Ways & Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Acting Ranking Member Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M., R-Ohio) led a push for information, through a letter to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO). Th…
Last week, the U.S. House passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. This is the single most important piece of legislation to come out of the Armed Services committees annually. This year’s legislation is named after Senator Inhofe, in honor of his tremendous legacy of s…
The Congress of the United States made a surprising and impactful decision to include in U.S. Defense Department authorization an end to the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military personnel. The change sailed through Congress with passage of the National Defense Au…
Oklahoma City University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program recently received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The accreditation process has been a work in progress since 2017, when OCU hired Dr. Maria Jones as the founding program director.…
In a year of increasing inflation, more people plan to give cash over a traditional present this holiday season, according to a new survey from MassMutual.It is all the more reason for Oklahomans with disabilities to open a STABLE Account, if they do not already have one. A STABLE account is…
New York City, via Newswire.com -- The Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation have announced an open call for nominations for the 2023 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare. The award recognizes immigrant professionals in medicine, healthcare, or public health whose work …
At the State Capitol, the news never ends, even in the "down time" between regular (and, increasingly, special) sessions.
The rising costs of health care cause some people to skip or delay seeking services they need. But with hospice care, by comparison, there are usually fewer financial concerns, mainly due to the Medicare Hospice Benefit, which can cover up to 100% of hospice services. Still, not everything i…
Ellyn Hefner, the Democratic nominee in House District 87, was described recently in supportive literature as "a disability rights champion, having dedicated almost twenty years to helping families like her own find resources and support. "Ellyn experienced the devastating shortcomings of th…
In a stunning betrayal of unborn children, gubernatorial candidate Joy Hofmeister has reversed the pro-life commitment she made when she entered public office.
Former state Senator Josh Breecheen -- the Coalgate Republican seeking election in Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District – has solidified the backing of two major national organizations that have proven critical to success in federal elections in the state. Recently, the National Right to…
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt received the final recommendations from the Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P.) Task Force in a briefing this week with Chairwoman Juli Merciez, Secretary Kevin Corbett from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Commissioner Keith Reed and Jackie Shawn…
Announcement of the hiring of well-known Rheumatologist is the capstone for a story of rising after tragedy for a respected medical clinic and the health professionals who work there.
November sheds light on a segment of Oklahoma’s population that largely remains unseen: parent caregivers. National Family Caregivers Month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers, which is certainly needed acros…
Oklahoma City – The office of Governor Kevin Stitt issued a press release with a statement after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved adding the COVID-19 vaccine to childhood immunization schedules. “Regardle…
Oklahoma City — Hope is one of the strongest predictors of well-being for children with traumatic experiences and for the adults who serve them, according to organizers of upcoming "summit" meetings in Tulsa and the Oklahoma City area. That’s why "Hope Rising Oklahoma" is hosting two events …
The symptoms of my daughter’s disease had become very apparent. Her bones had become stiff and she walked with a strange gait. She had a head tick with a strange flaying of her arms. All of this was involuntary moments over which she had no control. She was still able with my help to stay on…
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, and Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, recently introduced House Resolution 9125, the Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence Act.
Silver Spring, Maryland, via Newswire.com -- The Youth Mental Health Project (YMHP), a national nonprofit dedicated to addressing the mental health crisis among young people, will offer a free online screening of 'No Letting Go' on October 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time, 6 p.m. Central Tim…
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