The University of Oklahoma today announced an historic $150 million gift from Harold Hamm, the largest single gift in university history, to lift the health of Oklahoma by advancing health education, research and discovery, strengthening the state’s health care workforce and accelerating the pursuit of breakthroughs against Oklahoma’s critical public health challenges.

A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Oklahoma found that hospice agencies can provide blood and platelet transfusions at home for patients with blood cancers who are no longer pursuing aggressive treatment. The approach allowed patients to receive transfusions for symptom relief without repeated trips to a hospital or clinic, giving them more opportunity to spend time with loved ones.

As rural communities across the United States face barriers toward dental care access, the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is committed to improving outcomes within the Sooner State. The college’s ongoing efforts have been strengthened by a $2.85 million gift from Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) that will enhance dental services and opportunities in northwest Oklahoma.

A University of Oklahoma researcher has received a $1.9 million National Institutes of Health award to uncover new ways to predict when multiple medications taken together could cause dangerous side effects.

As Oklahoma families prepare for Halloween, the Oklahoma Poison Center is reminding parents and caregivers that some common holiday treats, toys and household products can pose unexpected risks, especially to young children.