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Teens learn about nursing during OBU summer camp event

During a multi-day summer camp event, 30 students, ages 13-17 discovered what learning at OBU’s School of Nursing is really like: practicing vitals and PPE, reviewing microbiology, touring SSM Health & React EMS, and solving an escape-room challenge in the OBU simulation lab. “OBU’s first Nursing Summer Camp was a tremendous success! Students explored nursing through engaging activities that built skills, fostered teamwork, and hopefully inspired and confirmed their desire to join the profession," said Dr.

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PBS/NPR funding at risk as Senate votes on cuts package

WASHINGTON – Friday marks the deadline for the Senate to vote on President Trump’s proposed rescissions package, which would eliminate all federal funding for PBS, NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Oklahoma alone stands to lose nearly $3.5 million in public broadcasting grants that in part pays for the statewide Emergency Broadcast system, according to fiscal 2024 figures compiled by the CPB.

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Native Americans secured exemptions from new federal Medicaid work rules

WASHINGTON—Native Americans secured exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements and stepped-up eligibility checks under President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a move tribal leaders say protects vital coverage. Signed into law earlier this month, the sweeping domestic policy bill makes deep cuts to federal programs in order to fund the extension of the 2017 tax cuts.

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