Marijuana has become a burgeoning industry in Oklahoma in the year since voters approved a state question to allow medical marijuana. Locate the dispensaries in your area and clusters or deserts in different parts of the state or cities.
Video: ‘Watch-Out’ Forum on Infections, Vaccines
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The resurgence of measles and spread of drug-resistant germs were the focus of this Oklahoma Watch-Out public forum. Among other things, the discussion covered the controversies surrounding vaccines and hospital efforts to control contagious diseases.
Vaccination Rates Vary Widely by School, County
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Many Oklahoma schools report required vaccination rates for kindergarteners at 95% or above, according to a 2017-18 survey. But some schools have rates well below 80% and rates of vaccination exemptions above 10% or even 20%. Find out the rates for your school and county.
Things to Know About New Measles Case, Outbreaks and Vaccination Policies
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The state this week confirmed its first measles case of the year, which occurred as the nation is experiencing its largest number of measles cases in a quarter century. Here are answers to some common questions about the measles outbreaks, the first confirmed Oklahoma case and the state’s vaccination policies.
Upcoming Forum: The War on Infections
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The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and spread of drug-resistant germs will be the main topics of a public forum in Oklahoma City on May 21.
Two Oklahoma Hospitals Fought Off Deadly Fungal ‘Superbug’
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Two Oklahoma health care facilities are among those in 12 states that treated patients with a potentially lethal multidrug-resistant fungus that is emerging as a serious global public health threat.
The Invisibles: Dealing With a Gambling Addiction
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Nearly eight years into addiction recovery, Nicole Zoellner is still paying off $180,000 in gambling debt.
The Invisibles: Uninsured, and Buried in Medical Debt
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Oklahoma has the nation’s second highest percentage of people without health insurance. Like Tim Cundiff of Stillwater, the uninsured risk financial ruin from a medical calamity.
The Invisibles: In Grief and Depression, Seeking a Path Forward
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Thousands of Oklahomans suffer from depression, sometimes to a debilitating degree. The problem is especially common and invisible among aging residents. Victor Guillermo, of Oklahoma City, an Air Force veteran, has struggled daily with depression since his wife died.
Medicaid Work Proposal Could Prove a High Hurdle for Ex-Felons
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Thousands of Oklahomans with felony convictions could find it tough to obtain and keep health insurance – and rebuild their lives – if rules are approved that require many Medicaid recipients to work 20 hours a week.
The Invisibles: On the Streets, Bedding Down in the Cold
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Fewer people in Oklahoma City are homeless, according to the latest counts. But more are unsheltered at night, even in the dead of winter. So Oklahoma Watch asked those on the streets, “Where do you sleep?”