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Gov. Stitt Vetoes Bill Aimed At Allowing Nurse Practitioners To Prescribe Drugs Without A Doctor's Supervision

News On 6 Gov. Stitt has vetoed a bill that would have allowed some nurse practitioners to apply for the authority to prescribe medications without a doctor's supervision. Stitt said that he did not find the bill to be a "prudent solution" to the challenges facing healthcare in rural communities.

Legislation To Allow Nurse Practitioners To Prescribe Drugs Without A Doctor's Supervision Heads To Governors Desk

News 9 A bill headed to the governor's desk would allow nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs without a doctor's supervision. But the legislation is getting pushback from lawmakers and doctors in the state.

Oklahoma Delegation Leads Effort To Help Doctors Practice In States With Shortages

Alex Cameron Members of the Oklahoma congressional delegation are leading a bipartisan effort to reauthorize a program to help get more young doctors to practice in states with significant physician shortages.

Mental Health Counseling Offered To All Saint Francis Staff Following Mass Shooting

Cal Day Mental health resources are being offered to all staff with the Saint Francis Health System following last week’s mass shooting inside the Natalie medical building.

Unique Cancer Treatment Center Opens In Claremore

Amy Slanchik

A $3 million cancer clinic is now open in Claremore. Doctors at the Northeastern Oklahoma Cancer Institute say they have a unique radiation machine there one of only four in the whole country.

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Weather Blog: Rain Chances Across Oklahoma Ahead Of Christmas

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

No Injuries Reported After SE Oklahoma City Home Catches Fire

News 9 A residence caught fire on Tuesday in southeast Oklahoma City, firefighters say.

Westbound I-40 Closed Due To Wreck At I-35 Junction

News 9 Westbound I-40 in Oklahoma City is closed due to a wreck involving a semitruck at the I-35 junction, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 41 In Thunder's 123-105 Win Over Wizards

CBS Sports Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington 123-105 on Monday night, sending the NBA-worst Wizards to their 21st loss in 23 games and 12th straight on the road.

Tree Of Love: How OKC Mercy Health Raises Money So Everyone Gets The Care They Need

News 9 For many cancer patients – their illness is one battle. The financial barrier adds insult to injury. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly half of cancer patients rack up severe medical debt.

Toy Store In Norman Battling Inflation, Encouraging People To Shop Local For Holidays

News 9 Small businesses and big box retailers are battling inflation ahead of the holidays, a toy store in Norman said on Tuesday. However, getting customers to shop in person brings an additional challenge.

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