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Less sugar, more exercise can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Increasing exercises and decreasing sugar intake can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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OSU Extension breaks ground on new Tulsa County site

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

The Tulsa County Extension office will relocate to downtown Tulsa. Construction on the new facility will begin in 2025.

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Winter hydration is important for good health

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Staying hydrated in the winter is as important as it is in the summer.

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Pesticide disposal events set for Fairview and Atoka

Fri, Oct 04, 2024

Unwanted pesticide disposal events will take place in Fairview and Atoka.

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Second White Coat Ceremony celebrates growing OSU nursing program

Wed, Aug 21, 2024

Oklahoma State University's nursing program celebrated the start of a new academic year on Friday, Aug. 16, with its second White Coat Ceremony, which recognized 85 students beginning the professional nursing program, the largest cohort yet for the growing department.

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Extension project introduces telehealth access to rural libraries

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Telehealth access for residents in rural communities can improve Oklahomans' quality of life.

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Master Wellness Volunteer program boosts public value of OSU Extension

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

OSU Extension is looking for volunteers to take part in the Master Wellness Volunteer program and working alongside family and consumer sciences educators statewide to promote healthy living.

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Master Gardeners plant seeds for the future at Tulsa Boys’ Home

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Tulsa Master Gardeners, led by Master Gardener Danielle Adkins, have implemented a gardening class and club at the Tulsa Boys' Home.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of free, upcoming seminar

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

OSU Extension will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host a free Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Durant, Oklahoma, on July 25.

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Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

Tue, May 28, 2024

People with diabetes should take precautions when engaging in physical activities in the summer heat.

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OSU developing AI chatbot to answer local Extension questions

Thu, May 02, 2024

A new chatbot tool will answer questions with information from cooperative Extension systems nationwide.

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Summer program for children and youth to address food insecurity

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

Summer food programs available in Oklahoma help families dealing with food insecurity.

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