The Iris Garden Club met on Feb. 24 at Burnside Community room. President Harolynn Wofford called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Wofford and Shondell Rothmire were hostesses. The group recited the Gardener’s Creed and Rick Lowrance led in prayer.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2025-26 Teen Leaders class. Applications are due March 1.

• HPNRI launches human digital twin consortium driving innovation in health care and human performance Industries like engineering and energy utilize digital models to simulate mechanical systems like jet engines and replicate large-scale equipment in various environments. In the fashion industry they are used to visualize designs before physical production.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo kicked off the new year with a Jan. 27 meeting at Burnside community room.

Oklahoma CareerTech would play a pivotal role in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to create 250 new apprenticeships and internship programs across the state.

Family Features –– Another cough and cold season calls for healthy preparation, and while there may not be a foolproof plan for escaping pesky germs, taking preventive steps and practicing self-care can help protect your health. You can catch a cold or flu any time of the year, but they seem more common during the cooler months.

Family Features –– About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number –– considered “bad” cholesterol –– can contribute to fatty buildups (plaque) and narrowing of the arteries.

Family Features –– It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.

Family Features –– If you are living with pain and discomfort in your feet, legs, thighs or butt, it may be a sign of a serious health problem. Many adults in the United States are suffering and may be at risk of amputations of their toes, feet or legs as a result of an undetected disease known as peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Family Features –– Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a “warning stroke,” can be challenging because symptoms often disappear within an hour. However, it’s important to seek emergency assessment to help prevent a full-blown stroke.