This past year, while most of us were very focused on health, our focus was very narrow and centered around doing everything possible to avoid COVID-19. As vaccinations have become widely available and we’ve learned how to mitigate risk of exposure and transmission of the virus, it’s time to shift back to a focus on preventive health care and maintenance.
Join us for the Chamber’s annual State of Health event Wednesday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m. to hear two informative panel discussions featuring metro health care leaders on health and wellness trends, as well as entrepreneurs and researchers working to grow our biotech sector.
Our keynote speaker and local panels will highlight the region's health care and bioscience industries.
As the Chamber looks forward to the annual State of Health event next month, economist Eric Long provides a review of the region’s healthcare sector and its importance to the region’s economy.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $495,000 to use a new approach to study the genetic origins of miscarriage, infertility and certain birth defects.
Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during March.
An OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center surgical and medical team has performed its first brachytherapy procedure for brain tumor, a process in which radioactive “seeds” are implanted around the edges of the tumor site after it has been removed. It is the first known such surgery in the state. Anonymous supporters have also provided $1 million to support the Center's prostate cancer awareness efforts.
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department is uniting several community partners to offer 10,000 vaccinations at the event. All three currently available vaccines will be offered.
