Delaware County Health Department

Floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone, regardless of their ability to swim. Swiftly moving shallow water can be deadly, and even shallow standing water can be dangerous for small children.

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater by following these steps: https://brnw.ch/21x3AHt.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads across Oklahoma — biological dads, stepdads, granddads, foster dads, chosen dads, and father figures who show up with love and guidance every day.

Today, we celebrate YOU.

Thank you for all the strength, wisdom, and heart you bring to our families and communities.

Appointment spots are filling up!

The OU Health Mobile Mammography Coach will be at the Delaware County Health Department on July 13!

📅 July 13, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📞 Call (405) 755-2273 and select Option 6 to schedule an appointment.

Save the Date!

Certified child passenger safety technicians will be at First Assembly of God Church in Jay on Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. offering car seat safety checks.

A limited number of FREE car seats & booster seats are available to those who qualify.

To receive a seat, the child, parent, or legal guardian of the child and the vehicle must be present.

Questions? Contact the Delaware County Health Department at 877-253-4511.

See you there!

Even on the sunniest days, lakes can have hidden risks. Monitor for bacteria, algae, and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

These blooms can cause a variety of symptoms if touched or swallowed. What looks like the perfect swim spot might not be safe.

Check local advisories at https://brnw.ch/21x3iLt before anyone gets in the water. It helps keeps everyone safe—and keeps the fun going all summer long!

Join us on Thursday, June 18, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM for the Certified Healthy Virtual Event!

Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in engaging breakout sessions, hear updates from OSDH leadership and take home valuable tools and resources to support healthy communities.

Registration is open now: https://oklahoma.gov/certifiedhealthy.

Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Oklahoma’s commitment to health and wellness!

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common, preventable virus that infects people of all ages, but most people show no signs or symptoms. However, it can be very serious for pregnant women as it can be passed to an unborn baby.

Learn how to prevent CMV at https://brnw.ch/21x3faE.

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has released a public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 20, 2026.
OSDH anticipates allocating up to 20 grants, with individual awards of up to $350,000, to eligible entities to purchase Community Paramedicine-specific vehicles or ambulances to serve the needs of rural Oklahoma and facilitate deployment of Community Paramedics.

Learn more and apply at Oklahoma.gov/health/RHTPfunding.
This program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

People of all colors get skin cancer.

When skin cancer develops in people of color, it’s often in a late stage when diagnosed.

The good news is you can find skin cancer early. Found early, most skin cancers, including melanoma, can be cured. There’s also a lot you can do to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer.

Check out these tips on how to look for warning signs: https://brnw.ch/21x3cU5.