Sierra Pfeifer
Sierra Pfeifer is a reporter covering mental health and addiction at KOSU.
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The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is increasing security measures at some of the state's largest prisons to prevent the spread of contraband. -
Overdose deaths declined significantly in Oklahoma. Researchers say fewer people are dying, in part, due to Medicaid expansion in the state. -
Oklahoma senators passed two measures Tuesday that could pave the way for changes to voter-approved Medicaid expansion, which currently covers health care for 228,000 Oklahomans. -
Oklahoma lawmakers are advancing a measure that could lead to the consolidation of state health care agencies that have been separated for decades. -
An Oklahoma bill that would add alpha-gal syndrome to the state's list of tick-borne illnesses is advancing, a move advocates say is needed to tackle a growing public health concern. -
Local governments in Oklahoma are taking an active role in managing mental health care with opioid settlement funds, but some are struggling to take on new responsibilities while existing services are cut. -
A new synthetic opioid linked to at least one overdose death in Oklahoma is raising concerns among health and law enforcement officials in the state. -
Attendees used large, colorful signs to express their opposition to the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, including the war in Iran and immigration enforcement tactics. -
Oklahoma officials are proposing major structural changes to the state's health care system, including privatizing some mental health facilities or shifting them to new agency control. -
Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson is resigning after a woman he worked with accused him of repeated sexual harassment and misconduct.
