Healthcare
Reporting on hospitals, clinics, and health systems serving Oklahoma City, Tulsa, tribal communities, and rural counties across the state.
Hillcrest HealthCare System Expands Mental Wellness Partnerships in Tulsa Schools
Hillcrest HealthCare System has expanded partnerships with Tulsa-area schools to bring mental wellness screening and counseling referrals directly to students.
Across the Regions
- Oklahoma City MetroINTEGRIS Health Invests in Nursing Workforce Development Programs
- Central OklahomaMercy Expands Home-Based Senior Care Visits Across Central Oklahoma
- Eastern OklahomaTribal Health Clinics Expand Preventive Care Outreach in Eastern Oklahoma
- Western OklahomaTelehealth Expands Specialist Access for Western Oklahoma Clinics
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Comanche County Memorial Adds Community Paramedicine Program
A new community paramedicine program based in Lawton sends specially trained paramedics to check on high-risk patients at home, aiming to catch small problems before they become emergency room visits.
Rural Oklahoma Hospitals Sharpen Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Storm Season
Small hospitals across western Oklahoma are updating emergency response protocols and mutual aid agreements ahead of the spring severe weather season.
OU Health Adds Mobile Stroke Unit for Rural Response Times
A new mobile stroke unit from OU Health is designed to bring imaging and clot-dissolving treatment closer to patients in outlying counties, where transport time to a full stroke center can cost precious minutes.
Norman Regional Adds Maternal Health Navigators for Rural Patients
Norman Regional Health System has hired a small team of maternal health navigators to help pregnant patients from outlying central Oklahoma communities coordinate prenatal appointments and manage transportation barriers.
OU Health Expands Telehealth Access for Rural Oklahoma Patients
OU Health is broadening its telehealth network to reach more rural communities, reducing travel burdens for patients who previously had to drive hours for specialist consultations.
Saint Francis Expands Behavioral Health Beds Amid Tulsa-Area Demand
Saint Francis Health System is adding inpatient behavioral health capacity in Tulsa, responding to a wait-list problem that has left some patients boarding in emergency departments for days before a psychiatric bed opens up.
Community Health Clinic Network Grows Across Southern Oklahoma
A network of community health clinics is expanding across southern Oklahoma, offering sliding-scale primary care to residents in underserved areas near the Red River.
Saint Francis Health System Expands Maternal Care Access in Tulsa
Saint Francis Health System is broadening prenatal and postpartum support services in the Tulsa area, addressing gaps in maternal care that have drawn attention statewide.
Ponca City Clinic Expands Senior Care Coordination Team
A primary care clinic in Ponca City has added dedicated care coordinators focused on older adults managing multiple chronic conditions, aiming to reduce hospitalizations tied to medication mix-ups and missed follow-up care.
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Expands Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Capacity
Oklahoma Heart Hospital has added capacity to its cardiac rehabilitation program, shortening wait times for patients recovering from heart procedures and cardiac events.