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Telemedicine from OU physicians

May 14, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY AND TULSA – Physicians at OU Medicine in Oklahoma City and Tulsa are offering telehealth visits in 77 medical specialties for both adults and children, representing nearly every specialty available. Telehealth visits are available for both existing and new patients. More than 800 OU Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers are connecting with…

Tulsa gas prices rise due to activity

May 14, 2020

Tulsa gas prices have risen 11.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.40/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 1 cent higher than a month ago and stand 102.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station…

Few churches met in person for worship services in April

May 14, 2020 Aaron Earls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As federal, state and local governments weigh relaxing stay-at-home guidelines, most churches continued to avoid gathering physically throughout April. Nine in 10 Protestant pastors say their congregations did not meet for an in-person worship service last month, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. A previous study from LifeWay Research…

Tulsa businesses, churches work to get back to normal

May 7, 2020

Oklahoma is stepping up medical testing in the battle against the Chinese coronavirus while businesses are re-opening as the pandemic seems to diminishing. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a partnership between the Oklahoma State Health Department (OSDH) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma to ensure underserved areas have access to COVID-19 testing. “As we test…

Tulsa update – May 3

May 7, 2020

The Tulsa Health Department (THD) has confirmed 628 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 430 residents have recovered and 34 have died. On April 30, Tulsa’s Safer at Home Order (shelter in place) expired except for those who are over the age of 65 or with underlying medical conditions as outlined in the state’s Phase…

City furloughs, closings

May 7, 2020

The City of Tulsa is expecting a $13 million-plus shortfall in revenue in the next fiscal year. That’s a 5% decrease in the general funds. Some city employees will be furloughed for four hours every Friday afternoon from May 8 to December 18. If holiday falls on a Friday, the furlough will be on Thursday….

THD Pet Guidelines

May 7, 2020

THD advises to not let pets interact with others outside a household, keep cats indoors when possible, walk dogs on a leash and avoid dog parks and public spaces where people and dogs gather.

Tulsa Drive-Through Testing Sites

May 7, 2020

There are three drive-through testing sites in Tulsa – all are by appointment only. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. OSU Center for Health Sciences, 918-599-5300 OU-Tulsa, 918-619-4980 Walmart at 81st and Lewis, www.DoINeedaCovid19Test.com or call 1-800-635-8611 If someone is exposed to a known COVID-19 patient or is exhibiting symptoms, call THD at 918-582-9355.

Making masks

May 7, 2020

The OSU-Tulsa Extension Office’s Tulsa County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) members have volunteered their time and money to create, handmade and donate nearly 1,000 fabric masks to local hospitals and medical facilities, community members, and grocery stores and businesses. OHCE members created 50 scent cloths to be used to comfort NICU babies at…

Paycheck Protection Program update

May 7, 2020

In late April, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. The PPP helped more than 1.66 million small businesses nationwide, and protected over 30 million jobs. About 75 percent of the loans were made for under $150,000. In Oklahoma, SBA has approved more…