Tag: Health

Hydration is important in winter

February 28, 2019 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER – Most people do not think twice about keeping themselves hydrated during the hot summer months. However, keeping your body hydrated is important all year long, even in the winter. Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist, said staying hydrated is important all year long. “Hydration is a key factor in overall…

Oklahoma flu cases keep rising

February 14, 2019

From January 30 to February 5, Oklahoma health officials reported 118 confirmed cases of the flu in the state. One death was recorded in that time period. There have been 24 deaths attributed to the flu statewide since September 1. The number of hospitalizations from September 1 to February 5 is 556. In Tulsa County,…

Fewer pregnant women are smoking

September 27, 2018

Fewer pregnant Oklahomans are smoking, according to a report by The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). Data shows a dramatic decline of more than one-third (33.5 percent) in smoking among pregnant women since 2009. Along with this improvement, there has been a drop in infant deaths of more than 10 percent. “To help continue…

Project aims to help student health

September 6, 2018

Project Get Fit!, is a new initiative to increase health and wellness for schoolchildren across Oklahoma with a focus on five high-need districts. The project is made possible by a $1.825 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Project Get Fit! is designed to improve student access to nutrition, increase physical education…