Community Corner

OSU Medical Center Expansion + Fresh Foods Fighting Diabetes

Tune into everything going on in Tulsa with Patch's daily newsletter.

Katarina Betterton's profile picture
Katarina Betterton, Patch Contributing WriterVerified Patch Staff Badge
|

Morning, people of Tulsa! It's me again, Katarina Betterton, your host of the Tulsa Daily.

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Tulsa? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

  1. Tulsa County approves $4 million expansion for the Oklahoma State University's Medical Center. The funding from the American Rescue Plan will be allocated to support infrastructure improvements including a new veterans hospital and psychiatric hospital. The new veterans hospital will be located in downtown Tulsa at 7th Street and Houston Ave. (kjrh.com)
  2. A new program helps provide fresh produce to Tulsa families with Type 2 Diabetes. Fresh RX has partnered with Oklahoma farmers, community partners, and patients at Crossover Health Services to bring fresh, locally grown produce to 52 participants with dangerously high A1C levels and Type 2 diabetes. Participants in the Fresh RX food program are seeing lowered A1C levels in just 19 weeks. (news9.com KWTV)
  3. Downtown Tulsa businesses say Tulsans are not adhering to the August 26 mask resolution. (KTUL)
  4. The Humane Society of Tulsa rescued close to 20 dogs living in "filth" on an abandoned property in Pittsburgh County on Sunday. (KTUL)
  5. Authorities recovered the body of 49-year-old drowning victim from the Arkansas River on Sunday after he fell into the water on Saturday morning. (News On 6)

Today's Tulsa Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Tulsa!

Today in Tulsa:

  • Lawyer in the Library - Oklahomans for Equality (5:30 PM)

Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79/month? Click here to get started.

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Tulsa