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A 40% increase in firstcall resolution helps more Oklahomans get their benefits Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is entering its fourth week of in-person, socially distanced events helping more than 8,000 Oklahomans receive unemployment benefits at the Reed Event Center in Midwest City and Tulsa Fairgrounds. To continue serving Oklahomans safely and effectively, OESC has added more events in Ardmore on July 29-30.
Read moreWith rates of COVID-19 spiking in certain regions and different parts of the country in various stages of reopening, America’s emergency physicians and nurses have a message to the nation’s patients: do not delay care if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Though patient volumes in many of the nation’s emergency departments (EDs) have begun to return to traditional levels as communities reopen, capacity in our EDs has not gotten back to full visits levels. Health care professionals remain concerned that people who need treatment are still afraid to come to the ED. According to a poll from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and Morning Consult, 80 percent of Americans say they are concerned about contracting the virus from visiting a medical facility, and nearly one-third reported delaying seeking medical care as a result. Emergency care teams see firsthand the complications that arise when patients, especially those with chronic conditions, avoid getting the care they need. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that in the 10 weeks following the onset of the pandemic emergency visits for heart attack patients was down 23 percent and down 20 percent for those suffering from a stroke. As they do every day in the emergency department, physicians and nurses have teamed up to remind their communities that ED are open and ready to safely treat all patients.
Read moreGovernor Kevin Stitt announced that Chief of Staff Michael Junk will transition out of the Stitt Administration to pursue opportunities closer to his family in Tulsa effective July 31. “Michael Junk has been a steady hand that helped guide us through a number of historic challenges throughout my first 18 months in office,” said Gov. Stitt. “The State of Oklahoma is better because of the long hours and tireless effort he has provided, and I cannot thank him enough for his service.”
Read moreOklahoma State University will require students living on campus to complete a COVID-19 test before checking in to campus housing. The university, in its effort to provide safe housing and move-in procedures, also is implementing a staggered move-in schedule for campus residents. All residents are assigned a specific date and time for their move-in. There will be no more than 850 people moving in on any given day spread throughout 31 residence halls. Residents are asked to bring no more than two people to assist during move-in.
Read moreOver 2/3 of pet owners say pets helped them with their mental health during lockdown.
Read moreRep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, released the following statement regarding Tesla’s decision to build its new CyberTruck Gigafactory in Austin, TX: “While I am disappointed that Tulsa ultimately was not chosen as the site for Tesla’s new CyberTruck facility, I want to thank Governor Stitt, Secretary of Commerce Sean Kouplen, Tulsa leadership and Oklahomans from across the state for their efforts to recruit Tesla to the area.
Read moreThe University of Oklahoma will transition to a test-optional admissions process, beginning with students applying to enter the university in the spring and fall 2021 semesters.
Read moreMapping out a healthy diet can be tricky. While everyone needs certain vitamins and minerals, no two people are the same, and a diet that’s right for one person might not be suitable or palatable for another.
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