Living

OCCHD is working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing.

Life below the ocean’s surface seems a little far-fetched for most of us, but for sailors deployed aboard Oklahoma City’s namesake ship, the USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), it’s everyday life.

Ordering in has become the new norm for many, but it doesn’t always have to cost a pretty penny.

Like most of us, the Presley family was feeling quite bored during their time of social distancing. That boredom, mixed with a spark of creativity, has yielded the 2020 Quarantine Olympics.

The widely popular CITYBOX, crafted by the founders of Capitals Ice Cream, created a way for the Oklahoma community to enjoy the delights of local hotspots.

FireLake Designs, an enterprise of Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN), along with the Citizen Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center (CHC), are proud to assist medical professionals and Oklahoma citizens during the COVID-19 crisis currently sweeping the globe.

If you are a working parent and have found yourself quarantined with your children, it is often hard to find uninterrupted time to get things done.

Staying connected within the community is important, and what better way to do your part than shopping? Boutiques in OKC are getting creative with customers by providing discounts, curbside pickup and free shipping.

As if we need more reasons to stay home (besides keeping people safe from a deadly virus), there are reports of a positive impact on the environment.

While spring cleaning is about to be in full bloom, it’s nice to take note of what life is left in your unwanted clothing. Organize your items, and share on social to make a little extra profit.

The question from many parents staying home with their kids for spring break and keeping them active is “What do we do?” There are plenty of exciting activities to fill up your calendar.

Researchers discovered a significant link between stress, gut health and autoimmune reactivity, often leading to the onset of particular autoimmune diseases.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) has announced a new Lease Purchase Program to help Native Americans become homeowners.

Taking notes? There’s an app for that. But I’m not interested. 

February officially marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a federally designated month that aims to remind Americans to take care and focus on their hearts.

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).