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The Okemah Chapter of DAR had a summer gathering at member June Yahola’s ranch on July 20. The ladies caught up on all the news since their meeting in May and enjoyed a walking tacos luncheon. Several members were recognized for their anniversaries of membership. Yvonne Souder will be honored with a 40-year membership certificate, and Merideth Musick with a 30-year membership. Dorothy Burden and D’Andra Musick will receive certificates for 10 years of service. Congratulations to all of these dedicated members.
Read moreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma (BBBSOK) received $55,000 for state fiscal year 2022 from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth’s (OCCY) Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (CIP).
Read moreThe American Academy of Family Physicians notes that children should get at least one hour of physical activity per day.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy held our annual Heroes Ball on Friday, July 30. The event was special this year. We held the first (that we know) simulcast nonprofit event in Oklahoma for a program of our size from two separate fantastic venues. We had great crowds at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City and the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.
Read moreA trip to the amusement park wouldn’t be complete without a ride or two or three on a roller coaster. As businesses slowly begin to reopen after COVID-19 social distancing closures, theme parks may once again begin to welcome the public back for thrills and chills. In the meantime, future thrill-seekers can build up their bravery in anticipation. While you wait for amusement park gates to reopen, read up on these roller coaster facts.
Read moreChildren might be seen as the most resistant to fruits and vegetables, but reports indicate they’re not alone. A 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that just 12 percent of adults in the United States are meeting the standards for fruit consumption as established by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are determined by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Even fewer people (9 percent) are meeting the standard for vegetables.
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To address the shortage of nurses at OU Health and drive solutions for the future of healthcare, OU Health is launching several initiatives within its Oklahoma City facilities to strengthen the nursing workforce.
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