OMRF scientist connects gut health to ability to heal

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New findings from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation suggest the gut microbiome may impact wound healing and cartilage regrowth. The research from OMRF physician-scientist Matlock Jeffries, M.D., could lead to new treatment for skin wounds, severe injuries and posttraumatic arthritis, a form of osteoarthritis (OA) that develops after an injury or reconstructive surgery.
OMRF scientist connects gut health to ability to heal

Medical marijuana’s impact on agriculture studied

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Reps. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee and Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, held an interim study Monday and Tuesday at the state Capitol examining agriculture concerns arising from the growth of medical marijuana production throughout the state.

Football Contest winner

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APRIL JOHNSON, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 19 games correctly. Pictured, Johnson collects the $50 weekly prize from Les Shumake of First United Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Sponsoring this year’s Hugo News Football Contest are: Dr. Wade Rowland DDS, First United Bank, Dyer Quick Lube, AmeriState Bank, Red River Counseling, Sonic, Hugo Lake Marina & Cabins-Little Dixie, Busy Bee, Security First National Bank, First Bank, Pruett’s Food, Superior Wheel & Tire, Shelter Insurance-Julia King, Ed Wallace Ford, Stoned 4 Survival, R.E. McGuire Insurance-Ernie Taylor, Jay Hodge, U.S. Cellular and Hugo Express Pharmacy. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.
Football Contest winner

Choctaw Nation to offer infusion treatments to COVID-19 patients

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The Choctaw Nation Health Care Center in Talihina, Okla., has begun treating patients infected with COVID-19 with the REGEN-COVTM infusion therapy. The treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) similar to the three available COVID-19 vaccinations.

Antlers man stable after wreck on bridge

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MARSHALL COUNTY –– An Antlers, Okla., man was listed in stable condition after a Tuesday morning wreck on Roosevelt Bridge in Marshall County. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Adam W.

GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL

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GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL recently spent a week learning about the color “yellow.” They had a busy week singing “The Wheels on the Bus,” eating graham cracker buses, and learning how to identify the word bus! It was an exciting time when Hugo City Schools brought their bus for the boys and girls to see. Pictured are: Melissa Tollett, Kutter Winchester, Jaxtyn Taylor, Miles Allen, Kyston Cox, Greycen Nelms, Kylan Westfield, Kadence Dickieson, Avery Anderson, Hunter Drawdy, Haley Allen, Nora Mitchell, Kaden Bowling,Ensley Gibbs, Leedey Duncan, Pryce Scott, Korbin Chumbly, Spencer Debo, Kennedi Casella, Chappy Atteberry, Kaybreigh Billy and Deborah Capers.
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John 13

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Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
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