Events at OU Health Highlight National Falls Prevention Week

Friday, September 17, 2021
The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI), part of the Reynolds Section of Geriatrics, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, will present a series of free virtual and in-person events Sept. 20 – 24,...

COVID-19 in Oklahoma Wastewater Increases Dramatically, Signaling Surge in Cases

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Over the past two weeks, the concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 in the different samples from wastewater-treatment plants have been anywhere from 33 to 67 times higher than when they were measured in May.

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Launches Virtual Pediatric Urgent Care

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital launches new virtual urgent care services to complement existing urgent and emergency care services provided by OU Health pediatric experts.

Ivermectin Calls to the Poison Center Increase

Friday, August 27, 2021

Reports of 11 people being exposed to ivermectin since beginning of May.

OU Health Updates Visitation Policy for Hospitals and Clinics

Friday, August 20, 2021
Effective August 23, all adult patients admitted to OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center or OU Health Edmond Medical Center may be visited by one guest at a time, with a maximum of two guests in any...

Four Oklahoma Health Systems Come Together To Provide a Situation Update on COVID-19

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

COVID-19 cases, fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant and a low vaccination rate, have pushed Oklahoma City hospitals to capacity.

OU-TU School of Community Medicine Announces New Academic and Clinical Leadership

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The OU-TU School of Community Medicine names Audrey Corbett, M.D., as its new Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

OU College of Medicine Researcher Sheds Light on Discovery of Genes Related to COVID-19

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Large international study shows 13 genes associated with susceptibility to COVID-19 infection or severity of the disease once a person is infected.

Governor Signs Domestic Violence Bill Based on OU College of Nursing Research

Monday, August 9, 2021

Oklahoma legislation was signed into law that aims to provide better protection and quicker services for victims of domestic violence.

Determining ‘Vascular Age’ Best Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk with Hormone Therapy, According to Study by OU College of Medicine Researcher

Monday, August 2, 2021
Robert Wild, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, a physician-scientist at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, publishes breakthrough study in journal Menopause showing that determining a woman’s...

OU Health Names Physician Executive for Community Health and Primary Care Division

Thursday, July 29, 2021

OU Health family medicine physician Rachel M. Franklin, M.D., FAAFP, named Physician Executive for Community Health and Primary Care Division at OU Health.

Longtime OU College of Nursing Researcher, Educator, Leader Leaves Mark on Healthcare

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Barbara Holtzclaw, Ph.D., R.N., advanced the discipline of nursing in significant ways over her long and distinguished career.

Historic Signing Creates New Health System for Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

OU and UHAT officially merge clinics and hospitals to form state's first comprehensive academic health system: OU Health.

OU College of Allied Health Programs Earn National Rankings

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has cited four degree programs offered by the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health as among the best educational programs nationally.

Baker Elected to AMA Council on Medical Education

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Sherri Baker, M.D., Associate Dean for Admissions for OU College of Medicine and pediatric cardiologist at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, elected to American Medical Association (AMA)...
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