Severe weather requires advanced planning for older adults

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Older adults need to plan ahead during storm season.

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Psychology alumna researching suicide prevention in Native communities

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

Victoria O’Keefe (’12 M.S., ’16 Ph.D.) came to Oklahoma State University to pursue advanced degrees in psychology. Her time here ignited her passion for research, clinic work and advocacy with indigenous communities. She is now an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of International Health, in the Social and Behavioral Interventions Program. Read her story and learn how she is working during the pandemic.

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CIHRP executive director featured in PBS documentary on diabetes

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, executive director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy, talks about her personal and professional history with diabetes.

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College of Education, Health and Aviation Recognizes Top 10 Seniors

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

The College of Education, Health and Aviation has announced its Top 10 Seniors for 2020. These students have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, academic excellence and community service throughout their time at Oklahoma State University.

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Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D.: Virtual STEM Camps

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

OSU-CHS Associate Dean of American Indians in Medicine and Science, Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D., writes a blog on his recent launch of virtual STEM classes for rural public schools and tribal partners amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

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OSU TeleHealth Solution, Fairfax Community Hospital launch telemedicine program

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

OSU Center for Health Sciences launched its enhanced OSU TeleHealth Solution service Monday at the Fairfax Community Hospital in Osage County to provide rural hospital patients with immediate medical care using advanced technology to connect with certified, licensed physicians in real time.

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Emergency evacuation plans should include pets

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

Include your pets in an emergency evacuation plan.

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Be cautious when sheltering from tornadoes during pandemic

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Tornado season during the COVID-19 pandemic may bring changes in sheltering.

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Flipping the switch on power outages

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Consumers should prepare for power outages just as they do for other emergency situations.

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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Safe water, food and medications are important following a wildfire.

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Stillwater Chinese community and previous OSU Chinese scholars donate nearly 10,000 facemasks

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc globally, in the U.S. and in the state of Oklahoma. Payne County alone has 14 confirmed cases already (updated March 31, 2020). Protective gears are urgently needed for those medical and police personnel who are on the frontline of fight against the coronavirus pandemic. On March 30, the Stillwater Chinese community, led by the OSU Chinese Faculty & Staff Association (CFSA) and the Stillwater Chinese Baptist Church (SCBC), donated 7,200 facemasks to Stillwater Medical Center and another 2,400 to the Stillwater Police Department.

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COVID-19 diagnostic lab at OSU accelerating testing in Oklahoma

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Diagnostic Laboratory has completed its validation and verification procedures and is now operational as an approved COVID-19 diagnostic lab, dramatically increasing Oklahoma’s testing capabilities. The lab does not test individuals for the virus, but rather analyzes samples sent by health care providers.

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