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Nations Laboratory Services LLC (NLS), recently opened a new location in Tecumseh, in partnership with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN). NLS will provide clinical and medical testing services for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

As a young professional who has been out of college for a year, I have noticed that my personal life has completely changed since jumping into the workforce. With 2019 around the corner, I’m striving to find a better balance between the workforce and personal goals. Here are some suggestions on how to do just that:

A new year means a new you, with less clutter. With the holiday season behind us, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma is encouraging everyone to take a look around their home, attic, garage or office space and consider donating any clothing items kids have outgrown, toys they haven’t played with in months and any other items they won’t need in 2019.

“The definitive factors in determining whether someone is in good health extend significantly beyond access to care and include the conditions in their life and the conditions of their neighborhoods.” – John Auerbach, former policy director with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A new year is a great time to set new goals for yourself. If your resolution is to take your fitness to the next level, here are three fun ways to work out:

When I was a kid, I had a strange paranoid tendency, though I think I came by it honestly.

Congratulations to The Oklahoma 100 editorial team for snagging its first national award. The prestigious PR Daily, a national news site based in Chicago, selected this content marketing platform as the Best Electronic Publication in the country.

Each employee has the moment of “what do I get for my boss” moment each year. Instead of the typical fruit basket gift, get them a book to enjoy over the holidays.

These Oklahoma-themed books make great gifts for every level of reader on your list.

Looking to spruce up your workspace? Here are five cool gadgets to consider, whether you have a cubicle or office. You’ll have the team wondering, “why didn’t I think of that?”

The National Down Syndrome Society strives to improve the lives of all individuals with Down syndrome and celebrates the self-advocates that continue to break down barriers within their communities by joining the workforce and even owning and operating their own businesses.

A premium indoor cycling studio, CycleBar was founded in Massachusetts in 2004 and has since grown to be one of the world’s most established boutique fitness franchise brands — and includes a location in Oklahoma City.

Looking for a quick and easy holiday gift for a friend, family member, coworker or Secret Santa? Check out a list of restaurants offering a bonus with a gift card purchase this month:

If you live or work in the Oklahoma City area, you know a number of microbreweries are popping up throughout the area.

Make gift buying more personal this holiday season by shopping personalized items.

So your office has organized a gift exchange and you have no idea what to buy. Don’t sweat. These gifts will leave a smile on any of your coworker’s faces through New Year’s.

Each day, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma helps people facing challenges to employment through job training and career placement services that wouldn’t be possible without donations from local Oklahomans.

Dolese Bros. Co. employees are strong supporters of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Oklahoma Chapter through Light the Night Walk and Dolese’s Rock The Block. This Giving Tuesday, Dolese is helping spread awareness about LLS and its mission.

Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is pleased to announce that the construction along the Turner Turnpike between mile marker 202 and 208 is complete, four months ahead of schedule, due to advanced construction and engineering techniques. The construction wrapped up just in time for the coming holiday season.

The Citizen Potawatomi Gift Shop is a one-stop shop for all your 2018 holiday needs. In addition to Cultural Heritage Center memorabilia, you can find unique home decor, accessories, children’s items and apparel that will make great gifts.

This frigid weather calls for fuzzy blankets, hot cocoa (with marshmallows) and staying inside to watch your favorite Netflix movies. Check out this perfect movie list, which we’ve created just for you to binge-watch during these chilly days:

It’s the spookiest time of the year, which means Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a Halloween costume, party décor or simply some fun DIY ideas to celebrate the season, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma has the items you need.

Tired of eating at over-populated chain restaurants? Try these hidden Oklahoma gems that can’t be found anywhere else.

The fourth-annual Open Streets is approaching soon in south OKC. It is a free local health and wellness project sponsored by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department’s Wellness Now coalition, Oklahoma’s Credit Union and the Substance Use Prevention Alliance.

With students back in the classroom, sports and other extracurricular activities, including the Special Olympics, are kicking back up. Special Olympics Oklahoma has a number of events lined up for individuals with disabilities to participate in this fall and winter. From bocce and bowling to basketball and volleyball, there’s something for every single athlete.

From cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and color changes to holidays filled with family and friends, there are many reasons to look forward to fall.

Rebuilding Together Tulsa has worked diligently for over 20 years to fix the local community. The nonprofit started with a few volunteers in a parking lot and now has eight full-time employees in a new location with a new name: Revitalize T-Town.

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of a community and has an unusually close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables the worker to be a liaison, link and intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Oklahoma City restaurant Nonesuch has been selected by Bon Appetit as America’s Best New Restaurant in 2018. With less than a year in the marketplace, Nonesuch is quickly becoming a destination for OKC foodies. Nonesuch features New American cuisine, and the 22-seat space on 803 N. Hudson has options for everyone.

It’s hard to believe in the next year or so Gen Z will enter the workforce. Gen Z was born between 1996 and 2018 and is the on-the-go generation that will have you trying to keep up.

Some positions require you to master the balancing act while quickly changing from hat to hat. If you find yourself in this position, here are some practical tactics you can implement to make jumping from project to project as painless as possible: