Value News Articles - Oklahoma State Department of Health

Granparent Toolkit and Training Available

By: Ira Farley | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2024

Maternal Child Health has created a new Grandparent Toolkit. CHD Health Educators and Community Health Workers play a pivotal role in communities across the state touching the lives of people in many ways including, economically, educationally, mentally, socially, spiritually, and relationally.

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Raise Backyard Poultry Safely

By: Erica Rankin | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2023

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) wants to remind flock owners to learn about and practice essential prevention measures to minimize the risk of disease transmission, known as biosecurity. These practices are vital in protecting your own birds as well as our nation's commercial poultry industry.

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OSDH Shares Biosecurity Tips on Safely Raising Backyard Poultry

By: Erica Rankin | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2022

Each year, as spring arrives, many people begin or continue raising backyard poultry flocks. These flocks have been gaining in popularity over the past several years and interest in them continues to grow.

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OSDH Invites Oklahomans to Create ‘Blue Ribbon Trees’ for Child Abuse Prevention Month

By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: March 2022

More than 14,000 Oklahoma children suffered abuse and neglect in 2021. In an effort to raise public awareness for child abuse prevention, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is inviting organizations and individuals to decorate trees with blue ribbons during April for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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OSDH Extends COVID-19 Testing Hours at Local Health Departments

By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2022

With COVID-19 testing in higher demand and increased cases over the last week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is extending COVID-19 testing hours at local county health departments, and will offer weekend availability at select locations. Additionally, mobile units will be deployed to various locations throughout the state.

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Oklahoma Among Nine States Selected for ‘SPINE’ Program Grant

By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2022

The Oklahoma State Department of Health today announced Oklahoma is one of nine states to receive a $144,000 grant from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) as part of its newly established State Partnerships Improving Nutrition Equity (SPINE) program.

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OSDH Launches Coalition to Battle Alzheimer’s, Seeks Recruits

By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: December 2021

More than 1,700 Oklahomans die from Alzheimer’s disease each year. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) today announced it has formed a new statewide coalition to address key issues related to Alzheimer’s disease in Oklahoma, and has begun seeking new members to join the effort.

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