Payne County Health Department OK

05/27/2026

Even the tiniest ears need a check. If you are concerned about your child's hearing you can get a hearing screening. There are county health departments that can assist with Newborn Hearing Screenings. Check out our county map to find a department near you: https://brnw.ch/21x2Sm0.

05/26/2026

Did you know? Many chronic conditions once thought to be a natural part of aging can be prevented or managed through healthy habits like regular checkups, good nutrition, and physical activity. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2QDd

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

May is National Adolescent Health Month! It is a reminder that the adults in young people’s lives matter more than we sometimes realize. Support, connection, and encouragement during adolescence can shape lifelong health and well-being. By investing in young people today, we help create healthier families and stronger communities for the future.
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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.

05/25/2026

Did you know bats are one of the main carriers of rabies in Oklahoma? People and pets get rabies mainly from bites by infected animals, but there are several ways to prevent this. If you see a bat, do not touch it or pick it up.
Rabies is seen in skunks and in smaller numbers in horses, cattle, cats, dogs and other mammals. The OSDH Epidemiologist-on-Call is available 24/7 regarding rabies recommendations specific to animal bites at (405) 426-8710.

05/24/2026

Check with your local county health department to find out if classes are offered in your area.

05/23/2026

Lifestyle Changes = Prevention. Type 2 Diabetes can affect anyone, at any age and at any point in life. The good news is that it is preventable. Don’t worry if you experience moments of ups and downs as you make these changes. Sometimes the biggest success to celebrate is not giving up on yourself!

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05/22/2026

alls happen in preventable ways. Fill out CDC’s Check Your Risk for Falling questionnaire at https://brnw.ch/21x2Kdb and talk with your health care provider about fall prevention.

05/22/2026

May is National Adolescent Health Month! It is a reminder that the adults in young people’s lives matter more than we sometimes realize. Support, connection, and encouragement during adolescence can shape lifelong health and well-being. By investing in young people today, we help create healthier families and stronger communities for the future.
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