Health

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent winter storms S.W. Oklahoma is facing a serious, more like critical blood shortage in the state. The OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) is asking for your help. Going on today at the Great Plains Coliseum 920 S.W. Sheridan Road from 10:00am until 4:00pm the OBI will be holding a blood drive. All persons are encouraged to donate if at all possible.

Starting tomorrow Friday, February 12th (02-12-21) Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Lawton, Fort Sill will be offering the COVID-19 vaccinations. All state guidelines and COVID-19 vaccination eligibility phases will be followed.

The OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) is in serious need for blood donations. S.W. Oklahoma is facing a critical blood shortage at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent Winter weather conditions.

If you're needing to be tested for COVID-19 you can stop by the Cameron University parking lot on the corner of 38th Street and Gore Blvd. or go to the Comanche County Health Department 1010 S.W. Sheridan Road.

When it comes to breaking this bad habit, some states have gone above and beyond for the sake of public health.

We've seen our friends do it. Maybe you've even done it yourself. Now the BBB is urging people NOT to share their COVID-19 Vaccination Card on social media.

Make plans now to log on and attend the Visioning Meeting for the City of Lawton’s Parks Master Plan scheduled for tomorrow (02-03-21) evening at 6:00pm CST. The virtual meeting is open to the public and the entire community is welcome. The Visioning Meeting will be conducted to openly discuss and offer input on the City's plans going forward as it relates to parks, sports, recreation, trails and open space.. Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate.

Starting tomorrow (01-02-21) at 12:00am the new TSA (Transportation Security Administration) will require all persons using public transportation to wear a face mask. This will include: aircraft, bus, train, boat as well as any other type of public transportation. You'll have to wear a mask both in the terminal and while being a passenger. The mandatory face mask mandate will be in effect from 02-02-21 until 05-11-21 and may be extended depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic is going.

The goal is to vaccinate everyone as quickly as possible and the WF - Wichita County Public Health District asks for your patience as they do their best to make that happen.

Oklahoma Democratic State Rep. Jason Lowe has just introduced a new bill. HB 2192 which is being called the "COVID-19 Save Lives Response Act" would make face masks mandatory throughout the state in every county and every town. It would also limit the number of people to 10 total at all nonessential gatherings. There's also a $1,000.00 fine associated with non-compliance to certain mandates listed within the new bill. This is all in response to the state's increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

The state of healthcare spending in the U.S. has experienced fluctuations in recent years.

January is National Blood Donor Month and the OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) could use your help to replenish S.W. Oklahoma's blood supply. The OBI is in desperate need of blood and plasma donors. We're facing a community, state and even National blood shortage.