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Flu activity across Oklahoma has ramped up significantly the past couple of weeks. The number of flu deaths in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties, and across the state, is on the rise.

Incarcerated tribal members get a fresh start with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Workforce & Social Services Re-entry Program.

Weight loss is one of the most popular goals when a new year commences. If you’re looking to get a jump-start to better health, the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) is now enrolling people in no-cost Total Wellness classes.

Unfortunately, wrapping paper with colorful foiled designs, ribbons and bows is not recyclable.

December has arrived, and it’s time to decorate and get your holiday playlists going.

Carrie Underwood wore the the Heart of Oklahoma Diamond in a Harry Kotlar masterpiece during the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards show opener last week, while presenting with Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.

Caring.

As the days grow shorter and the breeze in the air is cool and crisp, it becomes more difficult to keep moving.

With the colder temperatures coming in full force, it’s time to trade your tanks and blouses for coats and sweaters.

October is SIDS Awareness Month, and the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) encourages parents to maintain a safe sleep environment for children.

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When it comes to Oklahoma legends, T. Boone Pickens ranks at the top, with Will Rogers and Wiley Post. In very few words, he cut to the core and real truth of an issue.

The flu season is fast approaching, and the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent or reduce the impact of the flu.

The Dragonfly Home, a nonprofit organization serving victims of human trafficking, will host its fourth annual Crown of Beauty Gala on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oklahoma City’s historic Farmers Public Market. Funds raised will support lifesaving, life-changing services for human trafficking victims.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary by bringing “Musical Swings” to Bicentennial Park. “Musical Swings” has been a unique and interactive art installation, bringing people together in public spaces, traveling to cities across the United States and providing the communities it reaches with access to family fun at no cost.

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

This past year, I’ve focused a lot on fear and being more vulnerable (I could listen to Brené Brown all day).

The City Health Dashboard, a project of the Department of Population Health at New York University, spotlighted Oklahoma City’s innovative, data-based approach to advancing health and well-being in local communities.

Last issue, I wrote a MAPS 4 Q&A. For this issue, I wanted to look deeper into the initiative.

Northeast Oklahoma City is rebuilding for a bright future as a group of architects, developers and community leaders are investing in the area’s restoration. The EastPoint Project aims to encourage economic growth by revitalizing the community’s infrastructure.

A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four…

The average adult’s body weight is approximately 60 percent water. The body uses water in its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate temperature and maintain other bodily functions.

An Oklahoma native is making big waves in her new role with the U.S. Navy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Macy Hinds serves as a Navy public affairs officer within the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations.

With school season back in full swing, the stress of homework, projects and exams seems to sneak back in the door. Here are some tips to stay at ease during the semester.

The Joy in Childhood Foundation granted The Children’s Hospital a trained in-residence dog at a canine-themed “Day of Joy” welcome event. This gave patients, staff and their families a chance to celebrate the newest canine and the veteran canines on staff: Targa, Ned and Dany.

Make this school year a healthy one for your kids. First, teach kids how to keep their hands clean by washing them thoroughly and keeping them away from the face.

No matter what grades your kids are in, it’s important the whole family prepares for the back-to-school transition.

Are you constantly overspending? Does it seem like no matter how far you try to stretch that paycheck, you always end up in the red? Here are some money-saving tips that will help you keep more than a few dollars in your pocket.

For years, Disney has cornered the market on summer blockbusters. Whether it is comic book characters or cartoons, the company produces movies loved by people across the world.

IGTV, Instagram’s foray into long-form video content, is unique in that it’s primarily for vertical content. While brands have been slow to adopt this feature, there might be room for smaller companies to get an edge.

As you prepare your children to go back to school, now is the perfect time to renew your commitment to protecting the environment and to encouraging healthier lunchtime habits.

The most common question I get these days seems to be, “what’s going on in Oklahoma City?” The answer: “How much time do you have?”