OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City Health News

In Oklahoma City, health news means medical research, wellness trends, public health warnings, disease outbreaks and care access. Reporting tracks the decisions and programs that impact community well-being.


Diseases

Heart Disease

Protein Linked to Diabetes-Related Heart Damage

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation researchers identify PFKFB2 as a possible factor in heart vulnerability among people with diabetes.

Protein Linked to Diabetes-Related Heart Damage

Substance Abuse

Live Poll

Do you believe mobile health clinics are an effective way to address healthcare gaps in your community?

Substance Abuse

Oklahoma City Hosts Free Hepatitis C Screenings

A mobile health fair provides testing and treatment connections for homeless residents in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Hosts Free Hepatitis C Screenings

Mental Health

Mental Health

Oklahoma City, Schools Secure Mental Health Grants

Federal funding will support youth mental health programs and school-based interventions for the next five years.


Senior Health

Senior Health

Oklahoma City Resident Turned 110

Audrey Harrison joined the rare group of supercentenarians after celebrating her 110th birthday.

Oklahoma City Resident Turned 110

Children’s Health

Live Poll

Do you believe therapy environments designed like play areas improve children's medical outcomes?

Children’s Health

Bethany Children's Will Open New Facility in 2027

The 200,000-square-foot outpatient center will feature specialized play-based therapy areas for children.

Bethany Children's Will Open New Facility in 2027

Reporting here centers on hospital system programs, health insurance changes, medical studies and public health guidance. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it where health care is provided. The interplay between urban health services and state-level policy creates a distinct landscape for patient outcomes in the region. Workforce availability and facility expansion are the constant factors that shape how residents interact with the system.