OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Eleven more Oklahomans have died in that past week from the flu virus. Forty-eight influenza-related deaths have been recorded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health since September of 2016.
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Veteran OKC chiropractor teaches techniques, treats children worldwide
Chiropractor Bobby Doscher is known as “Dr. Bobby” to her patients including 13-year-old Gia Henderson, who was born with spina bifida. [PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN] It’s the premise on which veteran Oklahoma City chiropractor Bobby Doscher has practiced for 40 years and successfully treated hundreds of children with diagnoses ranging from nursing difficulties, colic and asthma to autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and more.
Oklahoma County officials warning residents after ‘significant’ jump in flu cases
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.
Oklahoma County officials warning residents after ‘significant’ jump in flu cases
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.
Health care field awaits another seismic shift
A patient receives dental work at the Straka Terrace clinic this week in Oklahoma City. [Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman] As a mother checked in at the front desk of a south Oklahoma City health clinic, her two young boys made laps around her as they chased one another.
The Latest: Icy weather causes flight cancellations
Oklahoma City’s largest airport says some flights are being canceled due to icy conditions but the airport remains open as freezing rain moves across much of the Southern Plains. Will Rogers World Airport spokesman Josh Ryan says Southwest Airlines canceled five flights on Friday but that other airlines are operating a normal schedule.