Find information related to city and state health issues in Oklahoma, from health insurances to health-related legislation and organizations.
The Oklahoma City Council instituted a city utility bill charge beginning in October of 2009 that enrolls residents in EMSA's Total Care Ambulance coverage - Here are some frequently asked questions on the fee, what it covers and how to opt out if you choose.
Health care often seems like the one service where individuals don't know how much something costs until after it has been done. Well, that is changing in Oklahoma. A new website from the Oklahoma Hospital Association allows patients to research the cost of hundreds of medical procedures at facilities throughout the state. Here's information on how to search the site, obtain pricing and learn what it all means.
Mayor Mick Cornett has challenged Oklahoma City residents to lose a million pounds in an effort to fight the metro's status as one of the more overweight cities in the nation. In conjunction with Cornett's challenge, OKC is offering a website that gives residents nutrition and exercise tips, networking opportunities and the ability to track their weight loss.
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is a free telephone service provided by the Oklahoma State Health Department and designed to help Oklahoma residents end their addiction to tobacco in its various forms.
The Oklahoma Food Stamp Program is designed to issue assistance to and raise nutritional levels for low-income households. Many basic, important food items are available to program participants.
Recent cigarette sales in Oklahoma have declined somewhat due to the rise in taxes, but some suggest it's not because Oklahomans are quitting smoking. Instead, they may just be buying their cigarettes elsewhere. Oklahoma ranks as one of the unhealthiest states in the nation, especially as far as smoking, and quitting can be a difficult task indeed. But difficult doesn't mean impossible.
Oklahoma City has been named one of the most unfit cities in the nation according to "Self" magazine. This announcement, coming on the heels of a similar grading by "Men's Health" magazine, is one that should not be ignored. Oklahoma City faces serious health challenges ahead if a widespread effort is not made to improve the situation.
Periodically, organizations offer Oklahoma City metro area kids free immunization shots. Check here for information on the next opportunity.
The Integris Health system is one of the largest collections of medical centers in the state. Integris Baptist and Integris Southwest are the two primary medical centers that serve Oklahoma City.
A Christian facility, Deaconess Hospital on Portland offers a variety of medical services. Check out their official site for contact information, programs and services, virtual nursery and more.
