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Millions of dollars in federal mental health grants cut in Green Country
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (396+ words) A Green Country nonprofit says it has lost more than a million dollars in federal money and had to lay off all its employees. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sent out letters Tuesday night saying some…...
5 things to know about Dry January and its health benefits
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) When the clock struck midnight Dec. 31, a new year began, and for many people, so did Dry January. The annual challenge encourages people to avoid alcohol for the month of January, often as a way to reset after the holidays....
Rogers County Sheriff calls for changes after second patient walks away from Claremore mental health facility - Newson6.com
1+ week, 6+ day ago (416+ words) The Rogers County sheriff is calling for security changes after deputies captured a second patient who walked away from the Grand Horizons mental health facility near Claremore, raising concerns about housing violent offenders in an unsecured setting. The Rogers County…...
6 mental health goals to boost well-being in the new year - Newson6.com
2+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) As 2025 comes to a close, many people are thinking about ways to prioritize their mental health in the year ahead. Lauren Fischer, a grief specialist with Parting Stone, offers six achievable goals that can support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and…...
Expert shares how to navigate grief and loss during holidays - Newson6.com
2+ week, 6+ day ago (350+ words) The holidays can be a difficult time for those dealing with grief and loss. Calm Waters, the only grief support center in central Oklahoma, shares some ways to navigate difficult feelings this season. Calm Waters, the only grief support center…...
New gene therapies offer hope for sickle cell patients
3+ week, 3+ day ago (289+ words) Doctors say new gene-based treatments could offer long-term relief " and possible cures " for people living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease has long shortened lives in the United States, but doctors say new medical advances could mark a turning…...
Why new gene therapies could change the future for sickle cell patients - Newson6.com
3+ week, 3+ day ago (289+ words) Doctors say new gene-based treatments could offer long-term relief " and possible cures " for people living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease has long shortened lives in the United States, but doctors say new medical advances could mark a turning…...
Children’s mental health facility reopens in Northeast Oklahoma
4+ week, 1+ day ago (580+ words) Moccasin Bend Ranch, a residential treatment program in Wyandotte, has reopened after a remodel, expanding access to specialized mental health services for children ages 5 to 12. Leaders say the program fills a critical gap in Oklahoma, where options for young children…...
OSU Medical Center secures $30 million grant for major downtown Tulsa expansion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) The expansion project aims to serve rural and underserved Oklahomans. Oklahoma State University Medical Center is receiving a major boost in its effort to expand its Downtown Tulsa campus. The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) has awarded the hospital a…...
Are seniors lonelier during December? Life Senior Services Explains
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) Tatum Guinn is an award-winning journalist who joined News On 6 in 2022. She co-anchors News On 6 at Noon and reports weekday mornings. Driven by her passion for keeping Oklahomans safe, informed, and entertained, Tatum has become an award-winning journalist. Her dedication…...