Gov. Fallin Comments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today released the following statement regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
'Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a message of tolerance, mutual respect and human dignity that is just as relevant today as it was when he...
01/13/2017
World of Printing
Digital printing presses are a game changer in the printing world as they allow completion of small and even single-run jobs.
01/12/2017
Gov. Fallin Declares State of Emergency Due to Approaching Storms
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today declared a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to severe winter weather predicted for the state.
Because the weather event is expected to include dangerous road conditions and power outages, emergency...
01/12/2017
Assuring Safety in a Power Outage
For Release: Jan. 12, 2017 ' Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
The threat of upcoming severe winter weather shows potential for a number of Oklahomans to be without power for hours and even days. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)...
01/12/2017
Prevent to Protect: Prevent Infections for Baby's Protection
For Release: January 12, 2017
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is working closely with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) to raise awareness of infections, like Cytomegalovirus...
01/12/2017
Take steps to prevent water pipes from freezing
STILLWATER, Okla. After waking up on a cold winter morning, nothing gets the day started on the right foot like a hot shower. However, if the weather has been extremely cold, there is a possibility that shower may have to be delayed if no water comes out of the faucet due...
01/12/2017
The OPERS Office is Closed
The OPERS office will be closed on Friday, January 13th due to hazardous weather in the Oklahoma City area. The OPERS office will also be closed on Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King Jr. day.
01/12/2017
Public invited to attend a meeting on future I-40 project in Midwest City
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to present information on a future project to replace the Douglas Blvd. bridge over I-40 and to reconstruct the I-40 and Douglas Blvd. interchange in Midwest City.
I-40 is proposed to...
01/12/2017
US-81 narrowed near SH-37 in Minco through mid-spring 2017
US-81 is narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals over the Union Pacific Railroad just north of the SH-37 junction in Minco for a bridge rehabilitation project through mid-spring 2017. Drivers can expect delays and should plan extra travel time in the area. ...
01/12/2017
I-35 narrows near Pauls Valley through summer for second phase of bridge project
I-35 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between SH-145 near Paoli (mm 79) and Kimberlin Rd. near Pauls Valley (mm 74) beginning Monday, Jan. 16 and continuing through summer for the second phase of reconstruction of the I-35 bridge over the Washita River.
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01/11/2017
Gov. Fallin Announces Grant to Improve Education for Young People
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today thanked JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) for awarding Oklahoma a grant that will complement her existing Oklahoma Works Initiative goal to create a future-ready workforce. The New...
01/11/2017
Commissioner Doak Encourages State Leaders to Review Project ECHO Program
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is calling attention to a new effort to combat health issues in rural Oklahoma. He attended the Rural Health Leadership Summit hosted by the OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) on Tuesday. At the event,...
Five myths surrounding the Veterinary Feed Directive
STILLWATER, Okla. While it is true change can be a good thing, it rarely occurs without a learning curve. Not surprisingly, then, that is the case with the Veterinary Feed Directive after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently tightened the federal rule.
SH-8B closes near Carmen in Alfalfa Co. through mid-summer 2017
The SH-8B bridge over Eagle Chief Creek just west of the SH-8 junction near Carmen will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday for bridge rehabilitation.
SH-8B traffic will be detoured locally during this time. Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time...
01/11/2017
Western Rd. phase 2 construction continues in Stillwater
Motorists may expect lane closures and shifts on Western Rd. between McElroy Rd. and W. Lakeview Rd. in Stillwater through summer 2017 during the widening and reconstruction of this 1-mile section.
Drivers should be aware that just south of W. Lakeview Rd. a small section...
01/10/2017
Director's Weekly Memo 2017-1-9
Forum will help communities boost local economy; Institute to address nontraditional careers; CareerTech's Career and Academic Connections meets school counselors' professional development needs; For Counselors Only Conference planned; CareerTech events; and useful links.
01/09/2017
State Board of Health Meets Tuesday
For Release: January 9, 2016 ' Tony Sellars, Office of Communications ' 405/271-5601
The Oklahoma State Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, January 10. Agenda for the meeting follows:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
State Board of Health...
01/09/2017
New Website Allows Search of Birth and Death Records
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)??has created a??new website, OK2Explore (ok2explore.health.ok.gov), where users can search vital records as well as purchase copies.??Kelly Baker, OSDH Registrar of Vital Records, will formally open the new website at the OGS...