Payne County Health Department OK

10/23/2026

Five stars for staying healthy and making time for the people you love. Get your flu shot this season. https://brnw.ch/21x6CMG

10/22/2026

As we close out Health Educator Week, we want you to meet our health educator in Payne County, Carrie Thomas. Carrie regularly works in the local schools. She also offers several Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) classes across the county. We appreciate Carrie and her dedication to a healthy Payne County.

10/22/2026

DV survivors who may have experienced head injuries may have unique support needs. The OSDH Injury Prevention Service provides free training and resources around identifying and accommodating the needs of survivors who have experienced these invisible injuries. For more information, go to https://brnw.ch/21x6BFn

10/22/2026

Did you know that quitting smoking is recommended for survivors? Call 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit the CDC’s webpage for more resources on quitting smoking: https://brnw.ch/21x6Bpg.

10/22/2026

Consent is not just for older youth or sexual relationships; it is a part of everyday life and should be talked about and modeled early on. Having conversations empowers kids to confidently make decisions about their bodies and helps them feel comfortable talking to you about these topics. https://brnw.ch/21x6A3r.

10/21/2026

We continue to recognize our Health Educators during Health Educator Week. Let me introduce you to the Health Educator for Osage and Pawnee County, Evan Searcy. Evan works in a number of the rural schools in both counties. He also teaches Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) classes in both counties. Thank you, Evan, for your service to your communities.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Health Educator Week is upon us! We now recognize our Health Educator supervisor, Terry Grissom. Terry is the glue that holds this group together. Terry works in all seven counties in District 3. Terry is always there to lend a hand where it is needed. The definition of a true leader, we thank Terry for all that he does for our district.

10/20/2026

Did you know that skunks are the main carriers of rabies in Oklahoma? Rabies is also identified in smaller numbers in bats, horses, cattle, cats, dogs and other mammals. People and pets get rabies mainly from bites by infected animals, but there are several ways to prevent this.

10/20/2026

You can now schedule your appointment online:
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