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Gov. Stitt Vetoes Bill Aimed At Allowing Nurse Practitioners To Prescribe Drugs Without A Doctor's Supervision

News On 6 Gov. Stitt has vetoed a bill that would have allowed some nurse practitioners to apply for the authority to prescribe medications without a doctor's supervision. Stitt said that he did not find the bill to be a "prudent solution" to the challenges facing healthcare in rural communities.

Oklahoma Delegation Leads Effort To Help Doctors Practice In States With Shortages

Alex Cameron Members of the Oklahoma congressional delegation are leading a bipartisan effort to reauthorize a program to help get more young doctors to practice in states with significant physician shortages.

Mental Health Counseling Offered To All Saint Francis Staff Following Mass Shooting

Cal Day Mental health resources are being offered to all staff with the Saint Francis Health System following last week’s mass shooting inside the Natalie medical building.

Oklahoma State Medical Association Calls On Governor Stitt To Implement Statewide Face Mask Policy

News On 6 Oklahoma State Medical Association Calls On Governor Stitt To Implement Statewide Face Mask Policy

Oklahoma State Medical Association Calls On Governor Stitt To Implement Statewide Face Mask Policy

News On 6 Oklahoma State Medical Association Calls On Governor Stitt To Implement Statewide Face Mask Policy

Doctor Says Oklahoma Physician Shortage Is A 'Health Crisis'

Tess Maune The President of the Oklahoma State Medical Association says the state's need for doctors is a health crisis.

Doctor Says Oklahoma Physician Shortage Is A 'Health Crisis'

Tess Maune The President of the Oklahoma State Medical Association says the state's need for doctors is a health crisis.

Tulsa Couple Hopes Court Ruling Will Help Get Justice For Son

News On 6 A Tulsa couple hopes a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court this week will help them get justice for their baby.

Tulsa Couple Hopes Court Ruling Will Help Get Justice For Son

News On 6 A Tulsa couple hopes a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court this week will help them get justice for their baby.

Nurse Practitioners Urge Oklahoma Lawmakers To Increase Health Care Access

Tess Maune The Oklahoma Health Department says 76 of Oklahoma's 77 counties have declared a primary care shortage. That means Oklahomans are waiting longer and driving farther for health care.

Nurse Practitioners Urge Oklahoma Lawmakers To Increase Health Care Access

Tess Maune The Oklahoma Health Department says 76 of Oklahoma's 77 counties have declared a primary care shortage. That means Oklahomans are waiting longer and driving farther for health care.

'Green The Vote' Group Continues Petition Drive For Recreational Marijuana

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In order for State Question 797 to make it on the November 2018 ballot 124,000 signatures are required. As of Sunday, the group behind a petition for recreational marijuana claims 104,372 signatures.

'Green The Vote' Group Continues Petition Drive For Recreational Marijuana

News On 6

In order for State Question 797 to make it on the November 2018 ballot 124,000 signatures are required. As of Sunday, the group behind a petition for recreational marijuana claims 104,372 signatures.