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Be wary of fraudulent COVID-19 supplement claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Fraudulent products are being advertised as treatments or a cure for COVID-19.

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OSU-CHS campus new drive-thru testing site

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

In response to Oklahomans asking for additional testing and at the request of Governor Kevin Stitt, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State University are teaming up to offer drive-through testing sites at university locations in the Tulsa metro area.

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Still Standing Tall: OSU senior overcomes obstacles with help from Institutional Diversity

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Determined. Persistent. Achiever. There is no quit in Oklahoma State University senior Adam Martin.

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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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