McIntosh County Health Department

05/26/2026

The McIntosh County Health Department - Eufaula location will not have nursing services on May 27 while our staff attend a training. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

05/25/2026

Offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26.

Las oficinas estarán cerradas el lunes, 25 de mayo, en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos. Las oficinas volverán a abrir el martes, 26 de mayo, a las 8:00 a.m.

05/24/2026

During a disease outbreak, epidemiologists collect and analyze information about who is sick, when they became sick, and exposures they may have had before becoming sick to determine where, when, and how each person may have become infected. Then, they translate this information into recommendations for prevention and control measures.

The primary function of the infectious disease epidemiology team is to cover investigations and surveillance across Oklahoma for reportable diseases https://brnw.ch/21x2LHN.
For more information on the field of epidemiology visit https://brnw.ch/21x2LHO.

05/22/2026

Our friends in Cherokee County are hosting Amy’s Day of Hope Cancer Screening Event! Make plans to join us in Tahlequah, or invite your friends and family in the area to take advantage of several cancer screening opportunities.

Lung cancer screening appointments are still available!

Join us for Amy’s Day of Hope: Cancer Screening Event ☘️
May 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 3 PM

Cherokee County Health Department

Mobile lung and breast screening units will be at Amy's Day of Hope! Schedule your appointment by calling the numbers below. Keep in mind that lung screenings must be scheduled by May 14.

• Lung screenings
For eligibility and appointment information call OU Health: (572) 244-LUNG
Appointments must be scheduled by May 14, 2026

• Breast screenings
For eligibility and appointment information call OU Health: (405) 755-2273 Ext. 6
Limited walk-in appointments available

05/21/2026

Are you living with diabetes and having a hard time managing your health?
Connect with a Community Health Worker in your community. Community Health Workers are trusted members of the communities they serve and can help connect you to programs, services and support.
Call your local county health department to learn how to connect with a Community Health Worker.

05/20/2026

Muskogee is excited to host an Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program Roadshow listening session. The event will include the latest updates on the program and how local partners and community members can stay engaged as funding opportunities move forward.

📍Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Muskogee, OK
📅June 10, 2026 | 3 - 4 p.m.

The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. Learn more about the Rural Health Transformation Program: https://brnw.ch/21x2F04.

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05/19/2026

May is National Foster Care Month! Oklahoma WIC is proud to support and offer resources for foster families statewide. If you or someone you know provides foster services, the child in their care may be eligible for WIC benefits. Apply online to see if you qualify at https://osdhcfhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7SmW3uZOS8NsLc?Source=Facebook.

05/19/2026

Hey Oklahoma families—it's Healthy and Safe Swimming Week! Whether you're splashing around in the backyard pool, hitting the local lake, or cooling off in a pond, water time is the best time!

But before the fun starts, make sure your whole crew knows how to stay safe and healthy. Follow for more health tips all summer long to help you protect your kids (and yourself!) from water-related illnesses and injuries. Find more info at https://brnw.ch/21x2CHF.

05/17/2026

Just being that friend for a second. Lead poisoning often has no symptoms, which means many kids look totally fine. But the good news? A simple blood test at ages 1 and 2 can check for lead exposure.
Talk to your child’s health care provider about lead testing.
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05/16/2026

Most kids with lead exposure look completely healthy. That’s why testing matters. A simple blood test at ages 1 and 2 can check for lead poisoning.

We share a lot with our mom friends. Add lead poisoning prevention to the chat because some parenting tips are too important not to share.
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