Oklahoma State Medical Association

05/29/2026

Physicians choose medicine to make a difference in their communities. This , and every month, physicians support patients by addressing mental health needs with compassion, care, and trusted guidance.

Learn what physicians wish patients knew about improving their mental health: https://bit.ly/3Pxdzdf

Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns.

05/27/2026

🎳 Medical Residents, bring a guest and join us at Andy B's in OKC from 6 to 9 PM on Tuesday, June 30, for a night of social interaction, free food and bowling at our "Strike and Social" event. Attendance is free, and so is the bowling!

RSVP today:

You're invited to Strike & Social for Medical Residents - Click here to RSVP

05/26/2026

June 1 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in the upcoming Oklahoma Primary Election. Absentee voting is available to all voters. In order to vote absentee, you must submit an application each year. Voters can apply online at okvoterportal.okelections.gov

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service will not be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, Oklahoma State Medical Association is closed today. We will resume regular business hours on May 26.

05/22/2026

"Patients who take antidepressants deserve both things: the honest conversation about whether they still need their medication, and a system equipped to help them stop safely if they do not." More: https://bit.ly/4dYenRB

“Deprescribing requires gradual tapering, psychological support, careful risk stratification, and accessible alternatives — none of which Kennedy’s initiative provides at scale.”

05/21/2026

As Oklahoma’s medical students graduate, we celebrate this important milestone that sets students on the path to becoming physicians.

It’s a meaningful reminder that caring for patients is at the heart of why physicians choose this calling: to heal, serve and save lives. Congratulations to our newest resident physicians! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dtpUqG

Work with your health care teammates, be ready to ask for help, and do your part to reimagine medicine. And when mom calls, take time to chat.

05/21/2026

Congratulations, graduates!

05/21/2026

Congratulations, graduates!

05/20/2026

Oklahomans will not vote in 2026 on proposed constitutional changes tied to Medicaid expansion after lawmakers failed to advance the measures before the legislative session ended: https://bit.ly/4tGNnur

Lawmakers failed to advance proposed constitutional changes tied to Medicaid expansion before the legislative session ended.

05/19/2026

Are you registered to vote? May 22 is the last day to register to vote in the June 16 Primary. To register or view a sample ballot, visit the OK Voter Portal: okvoterportal.okelections.gov