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COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Scheduled for Friday, June 19th

News | Posted on Tuesday, June 16 by Molly Payne

Media release(Stillwater, Okla) -- The Payne County Health Department will host a COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic on Friday, June 19th, at the Payne County Expo Center. To make an appointment for drive-thru testing, please call... Read More.

Agencies Provide Recommendations on Sheltering from Storms during COVID-19 Pandemic

News | Posted on Thursday, April 9 by Joyce Abrams

News ReleaseOklahoma Department of Emergency Management This spring, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are offering the following guidance for how to take shelter from severe weather during... Read More.

CLARIFICATION: 5 agency staff, 1 inmate test positive for COVID-19

News | Posted on Wednesday, April 8 by Joyce Abrams

Media ReleaseThe five agency staff members mentioned are the total for DOC statewide – not specific to Jackie Brannon Correctional Center. The one inmate who tested positive is from JBCC. OKLAHOMA... Read More.

Payne County Health Department – (Cushing) to Provide Curbside COVID-19 Testing

News | Posted on Tuesday, April 7 by Molly Payne

Media release(Cushing, Okla) -- The Payne County Health Department has announced curbside COVID-19 testing will be available by appointment only, at the Payne County Health Department - Cushing, on Tuesday, April 14. The Payne County... Read More.

Oklahoma correctional facilities enhance safety measures to stop COVID-19 spread

News | Posted on Monday, April 6 by Joyce Abrams

For Immediate ReleaseOKLAHOMA CITY – As part of its continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections has ordered all Oklahoma prisons to secure inmates in their cells... Read More.

Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Recruiting Volunteers for COVID-19 Response

News | Posted on Monday, April 6 by Joyce Abrams

In an effort to prepare for medical surge and prolonged response to COVID-19 in the state, the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is recruiting volunteers to serve in medical and non-medical... Read More.

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ODOC staff member tests positive for COVID-19

News | Posted on Friday, April 3 by Joyce Abrams

LEXINGTON, Okla. – An Oklahoma Department of Corrections staff member at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington has tested positive for COVID-19. That staff member has not been in the facility since Sunday morning,... Read More.

Situation Update: COVID-19

News | Posted on Tuesday, March 31 by Molly Payne

Media release updateAs of this advisory, there are 565 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. There are an additional six deaths:Three in Oklahoma County, a male and female... Read More.

NextCare Holdings, Inc. Partners with Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, Oklahoma

News | Posted on Monday, March 30 by Molly Payne

Media release Tulsa, OK – (March 20, 2020) – During this challenging time of COVID-19 Coronavirus, when comprehensive and efficient health care is critical, two local health care groups are combining their resources, allowing both... Read More.

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Red Dirt Relief Fund grants $100,000 to 400 Oklahoma music people impacted by COVID-19 in first week of program

Music News | Posted on Tuesday, March 24 by Molly Payne

Media release(Tulsa, Okla.) —Since Monday, March 16, when the nonprofit Red Dirt Relief Fund announced an emergency grant program to aid working Oklahoma music people impacted by COVID-19 related cancellations and postponements, the organization... Read More.