February 8, 2021

How exercise reduces pain

Workout Anytime Greg Maurer While not a panacea exercise can really help reduce inflammation and pain. Exercising muscles directly oppose the pro-inflammatory signal produced by the […]
December 18, 2020

First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Bryan County

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – The fight against COIVD-19 stepped up this week as the distribution of a vaccine to combat it started around the United […]
November 16, 2020

City of Durant to begin enforcement of ‘health nuisance’ code

DURANT – The City of Durant posted on its Facebook page this weekend its intention to begin ‘identifying and notifying residents to remove health nuisances.’ The […]
November 10, 2020

Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority wins Heroes in Health award

Choctaw Nation Kendra Sikes DURANT – The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority received two NIHB Outstanding Service Awards during the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Heroes […]
June 11, 2020

Coronavirus confirmed cases reported in Calera this week

BRYAN COUNTY – The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 has risen in the past few days. This is the first week in which confirmed […]
April 2, 2020

Drive-through COVID-19 testing to take place on Friday

Release The Bryan County Health Department has partnered with the City of Durant, Durant / Bryan County Emergency Management, the Choctaw Nation and other community partners to provide drive-through COVID-19 testing. This testing event will be one day only on Friday, April 3, 2020.  The […]
August 14, 2019

Lunch and Learn in August features Dr. Christine Taylor

AllianceHealth Durant is hosting another free Lunch and Learn. Dr. Christine Taylor, board-certified OB/GYN, is this month’s featured speaker. Topics will include birth control and gardasil (HPV) […]
January 18, 2019

Choctaw Nation honored for saving more than 1,600 lives

Choctaw Nation Katy Pickens DURANT – Choctaw Nation associates have been recognized by the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) for the impact of their lifesaving donations. An […]
August 24, 2018

Tai Chi: Moving For Better Balance classes coming to Durant

OHAI DURANT – Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) Southeast Center of Healthy Aging will be providing the Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance Program in the […]