Oklahoma Hospital Association

11/05/2026

Dozens of Oklahoma's rural hospitals are at risk of closing. A new report says funding cuts are not the only reason why. Link in comments for full story.

11/05/2026

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and hospitals and healthcare partners across Oklahoma are working together to raise awareness about lung cancer screening and improve access to early detection.

Through the HOPE (Helping Oklahomans with Prevention and Early Detection) Initiative, the Oklahoma Hospital Association, American Lung Association, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and partners are connecting eligible Oklahomans with screening opportunities, education and resources to support lung health.

Several screening and educational events are taking place throughout November. See the graphics for event dates, times and locations. To learn more about screening eligibility or schedule a screening, visit Lung.org/Screen-OK or call 844-ALA-LUNG.

11/04/2026

When considering the premium costs of Medicare options, be sure to look at all the elements of the plans - not just the premiums - to assess out of pocket costs. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Visit our dedicated resource to learn more.

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11/03/2026

Today is Election Day in Oklahoma. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the General Election.

The Oklahoma Hospital Association encourages healthcare professionals and Oklahomans to make their voices heard by participating in the election. Through its We Care, We Vote initiative, OHA promotes civic engagement and informed participation in public policy decisions that affect healthcare across the state.

Find your polling place and access voter information at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.

10/30/2026

In a recent article from StateImpact Oklahoma, Jill Hughes, MSN, RNC-OB, program director for the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative, discussed the growing focus on maternal mental health and substance use treatment during and after pregnancy.

The Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative works with Oklahoma birthing hospitals and perinatal providers to improve care for pregnant and postpartum patients experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Hughes highlighted the importance of bringing health care providers, hospitals and community partners together to address these challenges and improve access to care for mothers and families. Click the link below to read more.

OSU Medicine's Maternal and Addiction Recovery Care Program is the first in eastern Oklahoma to bring together board-certified addiction medicine and OB-GYN physicians to deliver integrated pregnancy, addiction treatment and wraparound support.

10/29/2026

Last Friday, approximately 2,130 educators and students from across Oklahoma participated in the Explore Healthcare: Oklahoma Virtual Career Expo, hosted by the Oklahoma Hospital Association in partnership with Oklahoma CareerTech and Oklahoma HOSA. Participation increased by roughly 430 attendees compared with last year.

The virtual event connected students with healthcare professionals and educational programs from across the state, highlighting careers in nursing, certified registered nurse anesthesia, emergency medicine, mental health, medical laboratory technology, radiology, healthcare administration, sterile processing, surgical technology and more.

Visit our YouTube playlist to watch the full expo or explore individual career videos to learn more about healthcare careers and educational pathways.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY9FhxUlqPZg&si=lZM77cnDPaiUYgpx

10/28/2026

Overwhelmed by your Medicare options? This website can help. Find out more about your plans in retirement and how to choose the right Medicare plan for you!
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Understanding Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans

10/28/2026

Early voting for Oklahoma's Nov. 3 General Election begins today. Oklahoma voters can vote early Oct. 28-30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at designated locations across the state. Click the link below to learn more and find an early voting location.

https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxrDFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5bnQZfLJPL9dGIto-56jnpWd18ICTfJROmGZyzyyaHxlh4S9VaC3VI34eJKQ_aem_XTDATznqmD3qeawPxfU5MA

10/23/2026

We were pleased to welcome leaders from the Oklahoma Hospital Association to McAlester Regional Health Center this week.

OHA's Greg Martin and CFO Lisa Hart met with MRHC CEO Julie Powell, CNO Whitney Hull and CFO Destanie Wilson to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals today and ways to strengthen MRHC as we continue meeting the healthcare needs of southeastern Oklahoma.

As a regional healthcare hub serving Pittsburg County and the seven contiguous counties, MRHC plays an important role in keeping quality healthcare close to home.

We appreciate OHA’s continued partnership, support and advocacy for hospitals across Oklahoma and their commitment to helping strengthen the communities we serve.