Undiagnosed or untreated mental illness in her family plagued First Lady Sarah Stitt’s childhood. But now, as this interview shows, she is telling her story in an effort to bring about change.
What Comes Next After Opioid Ruling?
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Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman awarded the state of Oklahoma $572 million to address the effects of the opioid epidemic. But questions remain over how, when and whether Oklahoma will get a chance to spend the money.
Key Facts to Know About Medicaid Expansion Proposal
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The question of whether to expand Medicaid and extend health insurance to thousands of Oklahomans promises to be a major topic over the next year. Here are some of the facts you need to know.
Hospital Lawsuits: Comparisons and Causes
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Do hospitals in Oklahoma sue patients over unpaid bills more than in other states?
Number of Medical Marijuana Outlets Soars. How Many Are in Your Area?
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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.
Outside Attorney Withdraws from Oklahoma Opioid Case
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Glenn Coffee has withdrawn as an outside attorney in the state’s ongoing opioid trial, saying his work on pretrial strategy and settlement discussions with drug companies had come to a close.
A Boon for the Uninsured or a Path to Financial Crisis?
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Cheaper, stripped-down health plans could soon see a resurgence in Oklahoma, potentially reducing the number of uninsured while leaving policyholders with unexpected medical bills.
Vaccines Become Untouchable Issue in Oklahoma Politics
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Vaccination has become a dirty word at the Oklahoma Capitol. As Oklahoma joins 25 other states in the worst measles outbreak in a generation, vaccination policies have become so politically toxic that few lawmakers want to take a recorded vote on the issue.
Where Does Stitt Stand on Required Vaccinations?
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Vaccines flared briefly as an issue in the 2018 gubernatorial campaign when a news outlet discovered an online video in which then-candidate Kevin Stitt said not all of his children were vaccinated. Stitt later dismissed the report, saying his and Sarah Stitt’s six children, who attended a school with high vaccine-exemption rates, had received various vaccines.
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.