On page 39: gigantic Medicaid cuts — seniors in nursing homes would be thrown out and millions of children will lose health care. On page 136: Waivers by states to not cover essential health care like maternity, mental health, etc.
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The Non-Prophet Book of Common Prayer offers secular blessings for the hurting
The book from Literati Press opens with a release show and art exhibition Friday at Paseo Plunge.
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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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Weighed down: Disordered eating adds new problems to many people’s weight-loss journeys
“My advice to those suffering is to realize they have a biological illness that is not their or their family’s fault,” Laura said. “The only cure to the illness is food. Period. Even if the sufferer is not ‘underweight,’ it’s critical to stabilize eating patterns.”
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NAMI offers mental health classes to help those caring for loved ones
The National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Edmond-North OKC chapter has existed for around a decade.
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Oklahoma City-County Health Department and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma team up
Lawyers assist patients with various issues, leading to better and often cheaper health care outcomes.
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Commentary: State questions require voter diligence
Oklahoma’s state questions affect our everyday lives and must be carefully considered before Election Day.
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Suicide rates in Oklahoma are on the rise
Oklahoma veterans, Native Americans and residents age 10-34 are among those with the highest risk.
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Lady Dynamite star Maria Bamford performs Sept. 9 at UCO
Bamford’s comedy is usually a self-deprecating look at her own mental health.