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Sen. Hicks honored by Oklahoma State Medical Association
Sen. Hicks honored by Oklahoma State Medical Association OKLAHOMA CITY –Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) has honored Sen. Carri Hicks for her political leadership, support of physicians, and efforts to improve public health throughout the state. Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, has received the 2023 Ed Brandt. Jr., MD, Outstanding Elected Official Award. Hicks was recognized during…
Read MoreOklahoma Presents NWTF Citation of Recognition
For Immediate Release For more information, contact Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698 or [email protected] (NWTF Oklahoma State Chapter President Lynn Hagerman (left) and Rep. Anthony Moore.) Oklahoma Presents NWTF Citation of Recognition EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Oklahoma House Rep. Anthony Moore commended the NWTF for 50 years of mission delivery by issuing an official…
Read MoreOklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Organization’s New Deputy Director
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Organization’s New Deputy Director (OKLAHOMA CITY) – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce Shawn Kirkland has been appointed as the organization’s new Deputy Director effective immediately. A lengthy internal interview process concluded this week for the position of the Deputy Director, with agency leadership committing…
Read MoreMulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark
Mulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today the filing of an administrative action against CVS/Caremark that outlines alleged violations of the Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act. The filing targets the practice of “steering patients” to CVS pharmacies and prescription mail-order services and seeks to censure, suspend, place on probation…
Read MoreNew Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center breaks ground
New Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center breaks ground By: Sara Plummer An unprecedented public-private partnership for better mental health was showcased Thursday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center in downtown Tulsa. The 106-bed hospital will replace the current Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health and will feature a 24-hour crisis response Urgent…
Read MoreCongratulations to Kristing Thao.
Congratulations, to Mason sophomore Kristine Thao. Kristine is shown here with her science teacher Vernice Nichols, Okfuskee County Conservation District Manager Michelle Dodson, Thao, and Mason Superintendent Vernie Thomas, as she is presented with a plaque and cash prize for winning the “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life” art contest. Thao won the Okfuskee County Conservation contest,…
Read MoreExploitation of an elderly person
Exploitation of an elderly person Charges filed By R. L. Thompson For many older adults they depend on their family to take care of them in their sunset years. According to an affidavit filed by Okemah Police Chief Patrick Williams which led to criminal charges being filed in District Court in Okfuskee County, an elderly…
Read MoreDrummond issues formal opinion pointing to lack of oversight in state purchasing
Drummond issues formal opinion pointing to lack of oversight in state purchasing OKLAHOMA CITY (April 13, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today affirming a recent report by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) that found significant shortcomings in state purchasing oversight. Responding to an opinion requested by state Rep.…
Read MoreLegislative Black Caucus Set to Host 2023 A.C. Hamlin Gala
Legislative Black Caucus Set to Host 2023 A.C. Hamlin Gala OKLAHOMA CITY –The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus Chair, Rep. Jason Lowe, D-OKC, is pleased to announce the 2023 A.C. Hamlin Gala, which will be held at 7 p.m. April 18 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Tickets for the event,…
Read MoreSSC to Host Event for Working Adults Looking to Finish Their Degrees
SSC to Host Event for Working Adults Looking to Finish Their Degrees Seminole State College will host a free two-day Reach Higher: Reconnect event to help working adults learn more about completing their degrees on Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on April 11, prospective students can visit…
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