Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum. For decades, the only reality Hector Najar knew was one with unrelenting back pain. The first time he felt any kind of relief from the degenerative disc disease and chronic arthritis […]
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Mastodon extends its big 2017 with a tour stop at Diamond Ballroom
The past year has been a mammoth one for Mastodon. The Atlanta-formed heavy metal quartet released its seventh studio album Emperor of Sand on March 31. It quickly followed that release with the EP Cold Dark Place, which debuted last month. Game of Thrones fans also might have spotted a few of the band members […]
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American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball returns for a 15th year
The gala is set for 7 p.m. Friday at The Criterion.
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Folk singer-songwriter John McCutcheon performs Friday at The Blue Door
Wisconsin-born McCutcheon first learned to play guitar on a book of songs by Woody Guthrie.
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2017 Wellness Report shows success of Wellness Now Coalition
Leaders at the Oklahoma City-County Health Department hope to continue seeing improvement in the years to come.
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OCCHD, others receive a federal grant to bridge gap between social, medical care
“Unmet health needs like food insecurity, transportation issues and unstable housing can lead to developing risks for chronic diseases,” she said. “We want to combat individuals increasing their risks of developing chronic diseases through traditional health care with preventable care.”
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Teen Recovery Solutions screens Generation Found documentary Dec. 14
The documentary focuses on Houston recovery high school Archway Academy.
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American Cancer Society’s 5K walk raises money for breast cancer awareness and research
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk begins 9 a.m. Nov. 5
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Longtime comic’s family seeks support in treating rare spinal cancer
Stan Silliman has been performing stand-up comedy in Oklahoma City since the 1980s.
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Oklahomans for Health readies for petition deadline
Oklahomans for Health collects signatures in hopes to change medical marijuana laws in the state.