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Category: Blog

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report

On behalf of the Tulsa Health Department, we are proud to share the FY24-25 Annual Report, which covers the impact of our agency from July

Holiday Food Safety

The holiday season is a wonderful time to cook delicious meals that are traditional for the season and various cultures. Many people don’t realize that

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Tips for Healthier Seasonal Travel

As cooler weather moves into Oklahoma and across much of the northern United States, many people begin planning trips to enjoy warmer destinations like Florida,

Health Literacy: How to Navigate Your Health

Navigating health information can feel overwhelming. From internet searches to complex medical terms, it’s not always easy to know what applies to you. Health literacy

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: An Emerging Public Health Concern

Tulsa Health Department – Epidemiology Program Feeling sick from your favorite meats? It might be alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). This is a tick-borne allergic condition triggered

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Back-to-School Bugs: Why Students Get Sick, What Spreads It and How to Prevent It

Tulsa Health Department – Epidemiology Program It’s that time again—sharpened pencils, packed lunches and… sore throats? Like clockwork, the “back-to-school plague” hits homes just as