Body As the federal government shutdown continues, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is working to connect Oklahomans with a range of community resources aimed at helping Oklahoma families and individuals navigate financial uncertainty and maintain access to essential services.

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Body Kaitlyn Reed of Hugo, Okla.,, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Oklahoma.

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Body The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will host its an annual estate planning seminars this month for attorneys, CPAs, certified financial planners and trust officers. Seminar dates and locations are: • Oklahoma City – Oct.

Body Nutritional well-being is an important part of successful aging. Improper nutrition, or malnutrition, can lead to infections, confusion, muscle weakness resulting in immobility and falls, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, and decreased immunity to bacteria and viruses.

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Body Oklahoma CareerTech have opened applications in October for spring 2026 Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program participation. Ninety Oklahomans were accepted in the initial class of participants this fall.

Body Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is launching two new statewide campaigns, “Meet Your Favorite Foods” and “Build Your Meal,” to show Oklahomans that healthy eating can be flavorful, simple and fun.

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