“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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Open Streets returns to Uptown 23rd and Paseo districts for spring event
The last Open Streets OKC spring event drew in around 35,000 people.
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Surgeon general’s report sheds light on dangers of e-cigarettes
Consumption among teens and young adults is prevalent and dangerous.
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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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Childhood obesity hits Oklahoma hard
Local programs fight to educated citizens and provide them with access to fresh food and exercise.
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Oklahoma City-County Health Department holds town hall meetings to get community insight
OCCHD will use information gathered at the meetings to develop initiatives and make changes to programming to improve community health.
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Food Briefs: Oklahoma Wine Walk, Great Pretenders Mocktail Mix-Off, Yokozuna, Awards for Excellence and more
Oklahoma Wine Walk is Saturday, AAA Oklahoma Great Pretenders Mocktail Mix-Off awards prizes for mocktails, Yokozuna opens in Chisholm Creek, Asia Society of Oklahoma, Inc. hosts Awards for Excellence on Nov. 12 and Urban Teahouse closes its original location.
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Open Streets OKC brings physical activity to north and south Oklahoma City
The first Open Streets OKC event in March 2014 surpassed attendance expectations.
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“Protect yourself. That’s the message,” Maytubby said. “Wear insect repellent and take precautions to lower your risk of being bitten.”
“Protect yourself. That’s the message,” Maytubby said. “Wear insect repellent and take precautions to lower your risk of being bitten.”