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Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are...

OSDH resuming administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Monday that they will resume administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Oklahoma in alignment with the CDC and FDA. After carefully analyzing the data, the ACIP concluded the risk of the rare blood clotting reaction is minimal.Learn more:

Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused in Oklahoma and Kansas

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday that they are aware of the FDA & CDC's recommendation to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and all of vaccine sites in Oklahoma will follow this guidance.This decision comes out of an abundance of caution after six cases of blood clot reactions have...

Johnson & Johnson One-Shot Vaccine available at NOC Wednesday

Northern Oklahoma College has announced that the Kay County Health Department will be providing the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine for Tonkawa Residence Hall students on Wednesday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Renfro Center Event Hall.Social distancing and face masks are required. No appointment is necessary.