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Medical sharps collection program underway

Wed, Jan 05, 2022

A pilot program for collecting used medical sharps is underway in various locations across Oklahoma.

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Chair exercises are beneficial for older adults

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

Gina Peek, an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, discusses how older adults can stay active with effective chair exercises.

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Feeling low? Overcome the winter blues with self-care

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Rachel Morse, an Oklahoma State University Extension mental health specialist, discusses ways to recognize and address seasonal affective disorder.

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High Obesity Program makes the healthy choice the easy choice

Tue, Dec 07, 2021

The High Obesity Program in Adair and Muskogee counties works closely with OSU Extension and other community partners to improve access to healthy food and safe places for physical activity.

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Talking to kids about vaccines involves a lot of listening

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

The FDA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. OSU specialists explain how best to talk to children about the vaccine.

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Heal the Harvester: Extension partners to address mental health challenges for farmers and ranchers

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

The Heal the Harvester training program launched in October to help county Extension educators recognize and address mental health crises in rural Oklahoma.

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Mobile Farmers Market helps youth learn about nutrition

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

OSU Extension's High Obesity Prevention Program aims to help lower the obesity rate by teaching youth about making healthy food choices.

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Pets play vital role in mental health

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Research shows that pets are good for both mental and physical health.

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$5.5M in grants awarded to OSU-CHS Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences was recently awarded two grants totaling about $5.5 million to study and improve indigenous food systems and health outcomes.

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OSU engineers racing to prototype, manufacture protective gear for frontline responders

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

A team from Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology’s (CEAT) ENDEAVOR lab is prototyping and manufacturing protective masks and face shields for donation.

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