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Oklahoma House advances bill to bring summer food benefits to children
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (306+ words) State House lawmakers passed a bill aimed at helping low-income children access food during the summer months, advancing the measure to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 3638, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, would require the state to participate…...
Oklahoma pediatric ER doctor shares tips to prevent spring break injuries
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (201+ words) Spring break often brings more sunshine and outdoor fun'but it also brings a spike in broken bones among kids and teens. Pediatric emergency doctors say injuries surge as children try new activities like skateboarding, biking, or playground adventures after months…...
How the INTEGRIS Health daycare closure compares to hundreds of other closures across Oklahoma
3+ day, 58+ min ago (319+ words) The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy told News 9 this week that INTEGRIS Health's decision to close its childcare programs this August shares similarities to and differences from the hundreds of other center closures around the state. Integris Health announced earlier…...
How parents can limit kids’ screen time and boost well-being
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (267+ words) Too much screen time can take a toll on kids, leading to isolation, shorter attention spans, and even depression. From setting device limits to creating tech-free zones, simple steps can make a big difference in family well-being. News 9 spoke to…...
INTEGRIS Health announces childcare closure leaving parents confused, frustrated, and angry
1+ week, 3+ day ago (283+ words) Integris Health announces closure of childcare facilities, leaving 355 children displaced and 88 employees jobless. Parents express confusion and frustration over the sudden decision. Cars filled with parents with many questions pulled into the INTEGRIS Health parking lot late Sunday afternoon. Many,…...
Oklahoma school using home visits to fight chronic absenteeism among students
2+ week, 2+ day ago (885+ words) State records show that Oklahoma students are missing school more often than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Districts classify students as "chronically absent" when they miss 10 or more days of school, whether the absences are excused or unexcused. Since the pandemic,…...
Specialized care at Oklahoma Children's Hospital helps baby born 18-weeks early survive
3+ week, 1+ day ago (15+ words) Specialized care at Oklahoma Children's Hospital helps baby born 18-weeks early survive'News 9...
State lawmakers move forward with plans to create the 'Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (341+ words) The framework is set for state lawmakers to start working on creating the Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing, which will focus on juvenile affairs and child welfare. "I don't want children's safety and well-being to be second or third…...
From Crisis to Community: Moore Schools confront student homelessness with new housing initiative
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (365+ words) Moore Public Schools creates housing for high school students facing homelessness. It's things most kids don't worry about or even think about. Having food, running water, a place to live. But homelessness is a problem for students in the Moore…...
Santa Fe High School students stage anti-ICE walkout Wednesday
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (123+ words) Victor A. Pozadas is a digital content producer based in OKC. He has experience as a drone pilot and social media production, paired with a degree in Online Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He is a regular contributor to both…...