StateImpact Oklahoma
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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. It's a reporting project and collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU, with broadcasts heard on these NPR Member stations.
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Suhyeon Choi/UnsplashMedical professionals, Oklahoma autism advocate respond to Trump briefing linking Tylenol and autismStakeholders raised concerns about the Trump administration’s endorsement of claims linking autism and the usage of acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol – during pregnancy. -
Provided by OU HealthThe project has gathered $220 million in investments, with $200 million approved by the Oklahoma Legislature this year. -
Provided by MercyThe temporary ER is located on the hospital’s campus and is staffed 24 hours a day for walk-in and ambulance emergencies. -
Osage Nation/FacebookHigh winds and heavy rainfall cause some trees to topple over, causing property damage and, occasionally, injuries. Scientists at the University of Oklahoma will spend the next four years working with communities on mitigating that hazard. -
Jillian Taylor/StateImpact OklahomaThe Crossroads Renewal Project is trying to raise around $44 million to bring affordable health care and resources to families in south OKC. -
A vaccine advisory panel, recently reshaped by RFK Jr., is expected to vote on changing the age children should get their first hepatitis B vaccine -- from right after birth to age 4.
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PixabayA study led by Sen. Mary Boren (D-Norman) included representatives from the renewable energy industry, a nonprofit and Oklahoma State University. -
Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma WatchA plaintiff in the case called Thursday’s decision a “powerful step” toward protecting early education access.
