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Haven’t settled on resolutions for 2022? Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have a few suggestions for healthy commitments you can still check off the list this year.
Read moreFew things these days are as welcome as new tools in the fight against COVID-19 and last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed the way COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP) can be used. This specialized type of transfusion is now approved for clinic patients with weakened immune systems to prevent worsening of their condition. Hallelujah! We can do more to help the most medically vulnerable avoid hospitalizations, complications, and worries. To capture this benefit, however, a fresh group of blood donor heroes is urgently needed in January to restock the improved CCP units that will target recent variants, like omicron. Since repeated pandemic
Read moreFriday, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, praised the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s announcement awarding $1.7 million to the University of Oklahoma to establish new geothermal energy and heat production from abandoned oil and gas wells:
Read moreSen. Kevin Matthews is inviting the public to an open house and reception for a new educational opportunity to help former justice-involved Oklahomans rebuild their lives. Matthews, D-Tulsa, has been collaborating with multiple organizations to start the North Tulsa Community Construction School, slated to open next month. Matthews said there would be a pre-opening reception and press conference on Monday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. at 3304 North Delaware Avenue, one block south of the Tulsa Police Uniform North Division.
Read moreNational Religious Freedom Day is observed on January 16 to promote the message of peace and acceptance. The day is to highlight the fact that everyone has a right to their own religious beliefs. People can go and worship in their churches, mosques, and even mandirs freely since it is their human right. Unfortunately, not all nations are liberal regarding religious differences and often resort to violence and force to snatch away others’ religious freedom. It is why National Religious Freedom Day was formed — to spread the message of peace, love, and acceptance. Live and let live!
Read moreNews about your health can be quite depressing – especially these days – but the news that eating dark chocolate, the kind that contains lots of cocoa, can be good for your health, can come as a deliciously delightful surprise, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. In fact, each year around this time, in the weeks before Valentine’s Day, news outlets seem to besiege us with the “chocolate is good for you” message. But, suggests Weber, it would be wise to consult with your doctor before going on a chocolate binge.
Read moreThe 2022 Craft Beer Forum of Oklahoma will again bring together the state’s best craft breweries and lovers of all things beer and food for an educational experience for the taste buds at Oklahoma State University.
Read moreGabriel Wayne Graham, speeding, plea of guilty, $166.
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