The agreement signed Wednesday provides $375,000 over the next three years to help Tulsa’s Office of Health and Well-being with its outreach efforts.
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This program has kept thousands of Tulsa mothers and infants alive. It’s facing a funding death.
Tulsa officials are sounding the alarm about federal funding threats to Healthy Start, which has improved Oklahoma’s infant mortality rate over the past three decades.
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Tulsans living with tumors, rare disorder want to erase stigma
After living with Neurofibromatosis 1 for most of their lives, these Tulsans are hoping to draw more attention to the disorder in hopes of finding a cure.
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Report: Oklahoma health system performs poorly across all racial, ethnic groups
Health research and policy nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund warns that federal cuts and restrictions to Medicaid and the ACA Marketplace could worsen outcomes.
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Tulsa trainer didn’t see Black representation in run clubs. So he started his own.
Dozens of Tulsans gather every Monday to participate in a free run and walk club. Isaac Bennett wants the group to be the center of a fitness community.
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10th anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week gives doulas a chance to celebrate progress and confront disparities
The 10th edition of the Black Maternal Health Week will culminate in a “Black Mommas Baby Shower” Friday night at Lacy Park.
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At Black health expo, Soulful Survivors urge Tulsa women to get checked for breast cancer
The group, a safe space for Black women dealing with breast cancer, recently brought its message to Tulsa’s Black Wellness Expo.
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What we learned about mental health in Oklahoma at the Flyer and Eagle’s free forum
Mental health lies at the heart of personal and political issues across Oklahoma. Here’s what journalists and practitioners had to say about what lies ahead.
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‘Just pray about it’: Black Tulsans move to break social stigma surrounding mental health
Black Americans have often turned to churches and faith leaders for mental health support. These Tulsans are encouraging their peers to consider other treatment options, too.
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Letter from the editor: Why we decided to explore Oklahoma’s mental health crisis
The latest issue of Snapshot digs into how funding cuts, immigration headlines, substance abuse and other issues are shaping the mental health of Tulsans and Oklahomans.
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New avenues are opening for Black Tulsans to seek mental health treatment
Tulsa companies and counselors are creating spaces for Black clients to discover a safe space and work through mental health challenges.
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Tulsa’s allergy season is getting shorter, but more intense
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2026 report found Tulsa the third-most challenging city to live in for people with a pollen allergy.