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Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Oklahoma Man Frustrated After Hospital Patient Protection Bill Fails To Pass

Kaitlyn Deggs The bill has a hospital patients’ bill of rights that includes the right to have family members there, the right to have medical procedures explained in a way that’s easy to understand, and the right to get enough information before consenting to a procedure.

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Works To Protect Hospitals From Looming Funding Cut

Alex Cameron A member of Oklahoma's congressional delegation is helping lead an effort to spare hospitals in Oklahoma and across the country from a looming funding cut that could cause significant financial hardship.

The state Health Department receives a record number of complaints against hospitals.

News On 6 The state Health Department received a record 146 complaints against hospitals this fiscal year, manyinvolving clerical errors.
Half of the complaints have led to citations against hospitals.
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The state Health Department receives a record number of complaints against hospitals.

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Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

Nick McCauley Construction is underway on the Tulsa Zoo’s Zarrow Zebra Habitat, which will bring zebras back to the city for the first time in 15 years.

Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

Nick McCauley Construction is underway on the Tulsa Zoo’s Zarrow Zebra Habitat, which will bring zebras back to the city for the first time in 15 years.

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

Madelyn Fisher Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications are now open for Oklahomans affected by the March wildfires. Click to learn how residents in select counties can apply.

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

Madelyn Fisher Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications are now open for Oklahomans affected by the March wildfires. Click to learn how residents in select counties can apply.

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

Zachary Sabel Older cars on Oklahoma roads are prone to summer breakdowns, warns AAA. Smart steps for prevention and safe travel tips.

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

Zachary Sabel Older cars on Oklahoma roads are prone to summer breakdowns, warns AAA. Smart steps for prevention and safe travel tips.

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Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

Nick McCauley Construction is underway on the Tulsa Zoo’s Zarrow Zebra Habitat, which will bring zebras back to the city for the first time in 15 years.

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

Madelyn Fisher Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications are now open for Oklahomans affected by the March wildfires. Click to learn how residents in select counties can apply.

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

Zachary Sabel Older cars on Oklahoma roads are prone to summer breakdowns, warns AAA. Smart steps for prevention and safe travel tips.

Three men arrested after Tulsa police track stolen car

Samantha Rupe Tulsa Police arrested three following a stolen car investigation near 31st Street and Sheridan.

Tulsa Weather: Rain and storm chances continue to linger for the weekend

News On 6 Additional scattered showers and storms are still possible across eastern Oklahoma, especially during the first half of Friday. The forecast looks warmer and muggier by the weekend, with a continued chance of scattered storms.

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program

Christian Hans Heads up OU students: An increase in the cost of tuition, a sports revenue-sharing program and a pay raise for President Joseph Harroz have all been approved by the University Board of Regents. Learn more here.

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Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Oklahoma Man Frustrated After Hospital Patient Protection Bill Fails To Pass

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Works To Protect Hospitals From Looming Funding Cut

State Superintendent Hofmeister Asks Schools To Donate Medical Supplies

Hospitals Create Web Site On Quality

Hospital complaints across Oklahoma are up

The state Health Department receives a record number of complaints against hospitals.

The state Health Department receives a record number of complaints against hospitals.

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Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

Top Headlines

Zebras returning to Tulsa Zoo with new 7-acre habitat

OESC opens disaster unemployment benefit applications following March wildfires

7 car care tips to avoid a costly breakdown this summer

Three men arrested after Tulsa police track stolen car

Tulsa Weather: Rain and storm chances continue to linger for the weekend

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program