Sequoyah County Health Department

05/22/2026

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.

05/22/2026

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

05/20/2026

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/21x2F05.

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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/21x2CHK.

05/17/2026

The Sequoyah County Health Department will not have nursing services on May 18 & May 20. Please give us a call with any questions that you might have: 918-775-6201. We look forward to serving you soon!

05/14/2026

☀️We are hiring!☀️

The Sequoyah County Health Department is hiring for the position of Customer Assistant Representative. For more information about this career and the included benefits, please click here: https://brnw.ch/21x2uVS

05/13/2026

🌟 We're Hiring 🌟
The District 7 County Health Departments are hiring for the position of Business Manager. For more information about this career, amazing benefits, or to apply, click here: https://brnw.ch/21x2sxd

05/11/2026

Happy National Nurses Week! 🩺

This week, we’re proud to celebrate the nurses who serve in public health and meet people where they are, strengthen communities, and help prevent illness before it starts.

Thank you for your dedication to healthier communities! 💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms and mother figures across our state!

05/09/2026

Up to 85% of new moms experience the “baby blues” after birth, feeling weepy, overwhelmed, or moody in the first two weeks postpartum. It’s common. It’s real. And it matters. But when those feelings don’t go away or get worse, it might be something more serious, like a maternal mental health disorder. Know that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x2kks and https://brnw.ch/21x2kkr.