“From a funding standpoint, the fundamental difference is [medical providers] receive a care management fee,” said Sunnie Glover, Integris’ vice president of professional services and development.
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Letters to the Editor: May 24, 2017
The city has really grown over the last decade, especially with the revamping of Midtown and Bricktown.
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Cover Story: AGRARIAN BUFFET: Foraging grows beyond noshing nuts and berries to the creation of truly hyperlocal recipes and menus
Much like real estate, food sourcing in Oklahoma is largely focused on location, location, location. Restaurants build seasonal menus and source ingredients from local growers. Consumers are encouraged to shop and dine at locally owned venues. The art of foraging, or wildcrafting as some call it, has become more popular in recent years and is […]
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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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Nonprofit at forefront of opioid epidemic uses treatments that help reduce job loss, incarceration and family strife
“If you are worried about getting into treatment, this is the easy way in,” Nayfa said. “It’s keeping families together. It’s keeping people employed. It’s keeping people out of the criminal justice system. It is pretty amazing what treatment can do.”
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As the opioid epidemic continues, Oklahomans require better support systems
Mental health and drug dependence treatment options would help pull Oklahomans away from addiction.
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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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Oklahoma’s Children First partners with first-time, low-income moms and families to build safe, stable, healthy homes for children.
Oklahoma’s Children First partners with first-time, low-income moms and families to build safe, stable, healthy homes for children.
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Commentary: Blue Marble Day
First, some bad news for Oklahoma: Climate change does and will have substantial negative effects on the health of Americans. Full stop.