Archive of: Family News

What Would You Do With an Extra Hour in Your Day?

Our April Question of the Month asked our readers to share what they would do if their Mother’s Day gift was an extra hour in their day—and here are their responses.

Leaving a Child in a Hot Car Can Have Deadly Consequences

As Oklahomans get ready for another long, hot summer, AAA reminds parents and care-givers to be especially careful not to leave children or pets in hot, parked cars, even for a few minutes.

AAA Oklahoma

Keep It Local on Saturday, May 5

Keep It Local Day is dedicated to enhancing Oklahoma City by supporting locally owned and operated businesses that make our city great.

Nominate an Oklahoma school to receive $10K from Hudiburg Toyota

Hudiburg Toyota, along with the Toyota Dealer Match Program, will donate $10,000 to one deserving school in Oklahoma.

Tips for Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

As local grocery stores and farmers’ markets stock up on a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables during the spring and summer months, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) urges consumers to follow safe handling tips for fresh produce to protect themselves and their families from the risk of food-related illness.

Oklahoma State Department of Health

2012 Youth Forestry and Wildlife Camp Applicants Sought

Students can apply for this summer’s most exciting outdoor adventure! The 56th Annual Oklahoma Youth Forestry & Wildlife Camp is accepting on-line applications for campers ages 13-15 years old that want to have fun in the outdoors learning about forestry, wildlife and natural resources.

Give Yourself a Sporting Chance Against Face and Mouth Injuries

Sports related accidents are the second most common cause of facial injuries during childhood. These injuries deserve special attention because they affect an area of the body that is critical to breathing, eating, speaking and seeing.

INTEGTIS Health

Oklahoma Caring Van Offers Free Adolescent Vaccinations

The Oklahoma Caring Van will hold an immunization clinic in Oklahoma City targeting adolescent students. The event is a joint effort with the Oklahoma Immunization Coalition and Novartis Vaccines. The Caring Van provides all immunizations required by Oklahoma law for enrollment in schools at no charge.

Oklahoma Caring Foundation

Help Victims of the Norman & Woodward Tornadoes

To date, the American Red Cross has opened two shelters, provided nearly 2,000 meals and distributed hundreds of disaster relief items to residents in the Norman and Woodward communities. Please support the Red Cross to help people affected by disasters.

American Red Cross

Oklahomans Urged to “Donate Life”

April is “National Donate Life” month – a time for Oklahomans to consider the life-saving or life-enhancing act of being an organ, eye or tissue donor.