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5 days ago
- General
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28-year-old man dies in Noble County single-vehicle crash
NOBLE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A 28-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Noble County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at around 3:45 a.m., 28-year-old Roy M. Childs of Red Rock was driving his 2000 Honda Accord west on OK-15, around one-mile east of Red Rock, when the vehicle left the road and struck a concrete bridge railing before coming to a stop. One in custody after drive-by shooting in NW Oklahoma City, police say Childs was transported to Integris Health Ponca City Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The OHP report states that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Health
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Families lose trust after transplant foundation closure
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It's been nearly a year since the National Foundation for Transplants closed. The organization helped patients come up with the necessary funds needed to get on a transplant list. Almost a year later, some Integris Health patients feel like they can't trust another organization after the closure. 'We just don't have the trust to do that all over again,' said Pamela O'Brien, whose husband needs a kidney transplant. 'He is going to die': Oklahoma family impacted by transplant foundation closure For nearly two years, Eric O'Brien has been waiting for a kidney transplant. The family had almost $5,000 in their account with the National Foundation for Transplants, but that funding disappeared when the foundation suddenly closed last year. 'Nobody got their money back and everybody was just out that money,' said O'Brien. The closure left the O'Brien's feeling uneasy about raising money with a different organization. 'We don't trust anymore. The hospital wants you to… have an organization. But we've said we'll raise some money ourselves one way or another. If he can get on the list, I will have the money…. I'll figure it out,' said O'Brien. 'It's a big shock': More Oklahomans impacted by transplant foundation closure News 4 reached out to Integris for a comment on how the year has been without the NFT. We continue to work closely with our patients during their transplant process. Since the closure of the National Foundation for Transplants in May 2024, we have added 207 patients to the national transplant waiting list. There are multiple mechanisms for patients who need additional funds to support a successful transplant. The specific avenue may be different depending upon the patient's unique needs. We are here for each individual patient, providing guidance and support throughout their transplant journey. Integris Health The O'Brien's are now raising money on their own, but are still scarred from the sudden loss less than a year ago. 'To have that money ripped away was just horrible. Not just from us, but from everybody. Like, there's so many emotions that go into that,' said Pamela O'Brien. O'Brien said the family has a donation account set up for 'Eric O'Brien' at City National Bank, if you'd like to help the family. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New changes in store for Miami Senior Citizens' Center
MIAMI, Okla. – Several remodeling projects are on the drawing board for the new Senior Citizens' Center, according to Miam city leaders. 'We believe the Miami Seniors' Center is a vitally important resource for residents and a valued community gathering place,' said Miami City Manager Tyler Cline in a prepared statement released by city officials. 'The entire City of Miami administration, staff, Council, and Mayor are dedicated to doing all we can to help revitalize the center.' Miami's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Browning, who oversees facilities, released plans to add a new kitchen space. The Seniors' Center facility houses the DOCS program's kitchen, which provides senior citizens meals and services to residents throughout Ottawa County. Other plans include replacing the water line, updating and refreshing the facility's aesthetics with new paint, replacing carpeted areas with better flooring, and adding new appliances and other furnishings. Grand Gateway, Rural Economic Action Plan, and United Way grants will fund the $90,000 improvement project. Currently, the center offers an on-site gym, a three-table poolroom, a library filled with books, games, and puzzles, a 1/8-mile outdoor walking track sponsored by Integris Health, two meeting rooms, and a rentable ballroom with a soon-to-be-completed on-site kitchen. Activities offered at this time include pay-to-play Bingo, Bunco, pool tournaments, card games, Canasta and Bridge, Mexican Train Dominos, exercise and stretching classes, Tai Chi classes, and community events. Following the dissolution of the former Miami Seniors' Center board, the group was reorganized, and the ownership reverted to the city. A newly formed Board of Directors will oversee the Center and serve as an advisory board to the Miami City Council. Members of the Miami Seniors' Center board are: Chairperson/President Kyla Jones Vice Chair/Vice President Carmen Couch Secretary Carol Underhill Treasurer Kathy Wright Member Eldon Johnston The Miami Seniors Center Board is also looking at creating guidelines and a fee schedule for public rental use of the facility to expand the center's use and generate revenue. 'We're ready to have all the necessary things for the Center in place so we can get to all the fun stuff,' Jones said, 'We're looking at expanding the Center's use and making it accessible and attractive to our senior community. It's an exciting time for the Miami Senior Center.' The Miami Seniors' Center Board's regular meetings at the center are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. Membership fees are a yearly fee of $25, giving members access to the facility and most events and programs. Follow the Center's Facebook page for more updated information about activities and events. The Miami Seniors' Center, located at 2104 Denver Harner Drive in Miami, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information, call (918) 542-5587. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
