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A Centers for Disease Control & Prevention study released in 2018 showed Stilwell as having the lowest life expectancy in the country. On Feb. 10, Cherokee Nation health officials told tribal councilors that was not the case after all. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX Read More

Oklahoma Hemp Summit set for Feb. 28 in Shawnee

BY STAFF REPORTS --

02/17/20 14:30

The event is designed to bring together those interested in learning more about hemp with those who are already working in the industry.

Screen Time: What research says and what parents can do

BY STATEPOINT MEDIA --

02/12/20 16:30

While digital devices are the norm, and children can certainly use them to their benefit, parents can also help children learn healthy digital habits. Doctors recommend that children don’t use devices for at least one hour before bed. STATEPOINT

Research is still working out the long-term impact of devices on children.

As Medicaid expansion heats up, funding battle lurks

BY TREVOR BROWN -- Oklahoma Watch

02/12/20 14:30

Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that produces in-depth and investigative stories on important issues facing the state. For more Oklahoma Watch content, go to oklahomawatch.org. COURTESY

Many advocates and lawmakers say it’s looking more like a question of how, rather than if, Oklahoma will unlock federal funds to help about 5% of the state’s population pay for health insurance.

Cherokee Nation case could become test for other opioid lawsuits

BY STAFF REPORTS --

02/11/20 10:30

On Feb. 5, a judicial panel sent the Cherokee Nation’s case back against opioid manufacturers and distributors back to federal court in Muskogee0. Judges hope the cases can serve as examples to guide decisions affecting similar opioid lawsuits. COURTESY

The Cherokee Nation seeks awards for damages from several pharmacies and distributors that supplied opioids to tribal citizens.

5 tips to help older adults be healthier in 2020

BY STATEPOINT MEDIA --

02/09/20 14:00

As we age, an increasing number of us link our emotional and physical well-being to our overall health. After all, you can’t do the things you’d like if you aren’t healthy. STATEPOINT

Here are five tips to help older adults get fitter and stronger and be less stressed and happier.

5 things learned about Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019

BY STATEPOINT MEDIA --

02/05/20 14:00

A doctor looks at a brain scan of a patient. In 2019, researchers discovered meaningful insights into the causes, risk factors and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. STATEPOINT MEDIA

Lifestyle may play a major role in reducing risks for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Medical marijuana licensing, revenue exceed first-year expectations

BY D. SEAN ROWLEY -- Senior Reporter

02/05/20 9:00

Before Oklahoma voters passed State Question 788 with 57% approval, opponents used visual aids to demonstrate how much marijuana a person could possess under SQ 788. SUE OGROCKI/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Some believe the market in Oklahoma has already achieved a level of saturation.

Cannabis consumption comes in various forms

BY CHAD HUNTER -- Reporter

02/04/20 10:30

A variety of marijuana-related products are on the market at Oklahoma dispensaries. State voters approved medical marijuana in 2018. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

A price listing for cannabis-related products is seen at J & J Buds and Dispensary in Tulsa. State-issued medical marijuana licenses must be obtained to legally buy marijuana in Oklahoma. CHAD HUNTER/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

Products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the mind-altering compound in marijuana), like these “gummies,” are available for purchase at many dispensaries in Oklahoma. Medical marijuana doesn’t mean just smoking products. COURTESY

Smoking marijuana is still the most common choice for patients, one company says.

How recreational is Oklahoma’s medical marijuana market?

BY PAUL MONIES -- Oklahoma Watch

02/03/20 8:30

Oklahoma City resident Mary McAninch smells a roll of medical marijuana while Traci Wolfe, owner of Classen Apothecare, talks about the benefits of different strains. McAninch said she was self-medicating before the state legalized marijuana for medical use. WHITNEY BRYEN/ OKLAHOMA WATCH

Medical marijuana joints lay on a glass countertop at an Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensary. In 2018, Oklahoma votes approved medical marijuana. OKLAHOMA WATCH

Like any retail business, medical marijuana dispensaries use a mixture of messages to entice buyers to their premises. This Oklahoma City area store pitches variety. PAUL MONIES/ OKLAHOMA WATCH

In line with much of the processed food industry, sweet and salty help sell medical marijuana in edible form. OKLAHOMA WATCH

With no qualifying medical conditions required, patients are finding it easy to get approval, with consultations sometimes just a video call away.

Marijuana DUIs still draw stout penalties

BY D. SEAN ROWLEY -- Senior Reporter

02/02/20 10:00

The Cherokee Nation Marshal Service generally does not enforce traffic laws that might nab intoxicated drivers, and the tribe’s courts do not try DUI cases.

Medical marijuana usage in Cherokee Nation facilities illegal

BY WILL CHAVEZ -- Assistant Editor – @cp_wchavez

02/01/20 10:00

Though medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, its usage in Cherokee Nation facilities is still illegal under tribal and federal laws.

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Native American curriculum rolls out in Oregon classrooms

This school year is the first time districts are required to implement the change in classrooms – but the curriculum is not yet available for all grades. ...

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