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Tulsa cancer patient now gets treatment closer to home thanks to OU, Hillcrest Partnership

Amy Slanchik A Tulsa woman now gets her cancer treatments five minutes from home, instead of in Oklahoma City, because of the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center's new partnership with Hillcrest.

5 years since COVID-19 declared a global pandemic: a look at progress and challenges

Autumn Bracey Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, hospitals have adapted, research on long-term effects continues, and the healthcare industry is still recovering from workforce challenges.

Learn how to protect yourself from burns this Burn Awareness Week

Reagan Ledbetter Burn Awareness Week highlights common burn risks at home and offers tips like supervising kids and adjusting water heater temperatures.

Tulsa Cancer Patients Now Have Access To National Cancer Institute Care Locally

Erin Conrad Cancer patients in Tulsa now have access to National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated care without having to travel out of the city. Previously, the only NCI-designated center in Oklahoma was in Oklahoma City, requiring patients to make long trips for treatment.

New Partnership Helps Green Country Cancer Patients Get Advanced Treatment Closer To Home

MaKayla Glenn Dr. Kyle Brett is an oncologist at OU Health and said patients often have to travel far for cancer treatment. Now, they’ll be able to get advanced treatment closer to home.

Health Officials Urge Caution While Using Fireworks; City Of Tulsa Warns Of Fines

MaKayla Glenn The Fourth of July is almost here and even though it can be a fun weekend, many people end up injured if they are not careful. Some professionals from the Hillcrest Burn Center and the Tulsa Fire Department shared their biggest concerns when it comes to the main attraction; fireworks.

Health Officials Urge Caution While Using Fireworks; City Of Tulsa Warns Of Fines

Mother Thankful To Tulsa Doctors For Saving Her Baby's Life

Ashlyn Brothers A pregnant woman was told her daughter she was carrying would likely die, but she defied the odds. She is now spending Christmas with the best gift of all; a healthy and happy baby girl.

Mother Thankful To Tulsa Doctors For Saving Her Baby's Life

Lighthorse Police Officer Left Paralyzed By Mystery Illness

Lex Rodriguez A Green Country family is looking for answers, after a Lighthorse Police Officer woke up and was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down.

Lighthorse Police Officer Left Paralyzed By Mystery Illness

Lex Rodriguez A Green Country family is looking for answers, after a Lighthorse Police Officer woke up and was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down.

Tulsa Shriners Helps Teen Burn Victim From Broken Arrow

Sawyer Buccy Tulsa Shriners helped transport a teenager who was badly burned in a house fire while trying to save his family. They said they will stick by his side through his entire recovery. There are more than 20 Shriners Hospitals for kids across the country -- 18 orthopedic hospitals, three burn hospitals and one hospital that provides orthopedic, burn and spinal cord injury care.

Tulsa Shriners Helps Teen Burn Victim From Broken Arrow

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2 Shot At Hillcrest Medical Center, Including Employee, Tulsa Police Say

Kristen Weaver Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting near Hillcrest Medical Center Thursday night.

2 Shot At Hillcrest Medical Center, Including Employee, Tulsa Police Say

Kristen Weaver Tulsa Police are investigating a shooting near Hillcrest Medical Center Thursday night.

Watch: How To Recognize Signs Of A Stroke

News On 6 Dr. Andre Fredieu is the Medical Director of the Oklahoma Stroke and Neurological Institute at Hillcrest and talked with News On 6.

Watch: How To Recognize Signs Of A Stroke

News On 6 Dr. Andre Fredieu is the Medical Director of the Oklahoma Stroke and Neurological Institute at Hillcrest and talked with News On 6.

Oklahoma Woman Writes Powerful Book About 'Transforming Tragedy'

LeAnne Taylor An Oklahoma wife and mother is using her incredible story of survival to share a very powerful message.

Oklahoma Woman Writes Powerful Book About 'Transforming Tragedy'

LeAnne Taylor An Oklahoma wife and mother is using her incredible story of survival to share a very powerful message.

Tulsa Firefighter Suffers 'Significant' Burns After Natural Gas Line Explosion

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A gas line explosion near 61st and 33rd West Avenue Thursday has left a Tulsa firefighter with significant burns.

Tulsa Firefighter Suffers 'Significant' Burns After Natural Gas Line Explosion

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A gas line explosion near 61st and 33rd West Avenue Thursday has left a Tulsa firefighter with significant burns.

Two Crashes On Highway 169 In Tulsa Back Up Traffic For Miles

News On 6 Two crashes on Highway 169 in Tulsa backed up northbound traffic Monday morning.

Two Crashes On Highway 169 In Tulsa Back Up Traffic For Miles

News On 6 Two crashes on Highway 169 in Tulsa backed up northbound traffic Monday morning.

Elderly Man Rescued From Tulsa House Fire Dies

News On 6 Lee Coleman, 90, died Friday afternoon at Hillcrest from injuries sustained in the fire, according to Tulsa Fire Department spokesman Bill French.

Elderly Man Rescued From Tulsa House Fire Dies

News On 6 Lee Coleman, 90, died Friday afternoon at Hillcrest from injuries sustained in the fire, according to Tulsa Fire Department spokesman Bill French.

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Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, OICA CEO Joe Dorman discusses the importance of Dillon’s Law and other child advocacy bills while raising concerns about how federal budget cuts could affect vital state programs.

Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

News On 6 Oklahoma will enjoy pleasant weather through the weekend with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. A warming trend begins early next week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and heat index values nearing the 90s. By late next week, storm chances return with the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms into next weekend.

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Seth Becker Tourism in Tulsa reached a new high with 10 million visitors in 2023, leading to a substantial increase in spending on food, lodging, and retail.

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Seth Becker Tourism in Tulsa reached a new high with 10 million visitors in 2023, leading to a substantial increase in spending on food, lodging, and retail.

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Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Seth Becker Tourism in Tulsa reached a new high with 10 million visitors in 2023, leading to a substantial increase in spending on food, lodging, and retail.

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Sam Carrico As Catholics around the world celebrate the new pope, Tulsans are coming together to pray. Holy Family Cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving downtown Friday night. Attendees tell News On 6's Sam Carrico what this moment means to them.

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Seth Becker With $4.5 million in funding, Washington and Osage counties are adding high-speed internet access to 250 local homes and businesses, part of Oklahoma's statewide digital gap closure.

Oklahoma lake recreation areas closed during high water, staffing shortage

Emory Bryan High water and a lack of staff are forcing some cancellations at lakeside recreation areas in Oklahoma, but water levels are improving quickly.

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Tulsa cancer patient now gets treatment closer to home thanks to OU, Hillcrest Partnership

5 years since COVID-19 declared a global pandemic: a look at progress and challenges

Learn how to protect yourself from burns this Burn Awareness Week

Tulsa Cancer Patients Now Have Access To National Cancer Institute Care Locally

New Partnership Helps Green Country Cancer Patients Get Advanced Treatment Closer To Home

Junior Volunteers Helping At Hillcrest Hospital

Doctor On Call: Benefits And Drawbacks Of Youth Sports

Doctor On Call: Benefits And Drawbacks Of Youth Sports

Study Highlights Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Healthcare Workers

Study Highlights Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Healthcare Workers

Health Officials Urge Caution While Using Fireworks; City Of Tulsa Warns Of Fines

Health Officials Urge Caution While Using Fireworks; City Of Tulsa Warns Of Fines

Mother Thankful To Tulsa Doctors For Saving Her Baby's Life

Mother Thankful To Tulsa Doctors For Saving Her Baby's Life

Lighthorse Police Officer Left Paralyzed By Mystery Illness

Lighthorse Police Officer Left Paralyzed By Mystery Illness

Tulsa Shriners Helps Teen Burn Victim From Broken Arrow

Tulsa Shriners Helps Teen Burn Victim From Broken Arrow

2 Shot At Hillcrest Medical Center, Including Employee, Tulsa Police Say

2 Shot At Hillcrest Medical Center, Including Employee, Tulsa Police Say

Watch: How To Recognize Signs Of A Stroke

Watch: How To Recognize Signs Of A Stroke

Oklahoma Woman Writes Powerful Book About 'Transforming Tragedy'

Oklahoma Woman Writes Powerful Book About 'Transforming Tragedy'

Tulsa Firefighter Suffers 'Significant' Burns After Natural Gas Line Explosion

Tulsa Firefighter Suffers 'Significant' Burns After Natural Gas Line Explosion

Two Crashes On Highway 169 In Tulsa Back Up Traffic For Miles

Two Crashes On Highway 169 In Tulsa Back Up Traffic For Miles

Elderly Man Rescued From Tulsa House Fire Dies

Elderly Man Rescued From Tulsa House Fire Dies

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Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Top Headlines

Hot Seat: OICA CEO pushes for child-focused legislation, warns of budget cuts

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

Tulsa tourism sets records for visitors and revenue

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Oklahoma lake recreation areas closed during high water, staffing shortage