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Hughes County Health Department Welcome to the page of the Hughes County Health Department, where our mission is to protect

The health department works to prevent disease, promote health and protect communities by providing education on healthy behaviors, injury prevention, protecting the food we eat and assisting in improving access to care. The staff at Hughes County Health Department are licensed or certified within their profession, thus ensuring the quality of care you receive to be safe and appropriate. If you are unable to find the information that you need, or if you have a question, please contact us.

Looking for a way to spotlight your organization’s wellness efforts? Becoming Certified Healthy is more than just a reco...
10/15/2026

Looking for a way to spotlight your organization’s wellness efforts?

Becoming Certified Healthy is more than just a recognition, it's a celebration of your efforts to create a culture of health. From supportive policies to healthy practices, your work can inspire others across Oklahoma.

Apply now and get the recognition your team deserves: Oklahoma.gov/CertifiedHealthy.

Lead poisoning doesn’t just affect health. It affects learning and development and can have life-long impacts. Protect O...
10/15/2026

Lead poisoning doesn’t just affect health.

It affects learning and development and can have life-long impacts. Protect Oklahoma’s future: keep homes lead-safe.

October 14 is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day. Domestic violence is a public health issue, and health and medic...
10/14/2026

October 14 is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day. Domestic violence is a public health issue, and health and medical providers can both educate all their patients about the health impact of experiencing partner violence and share information about resources for survivors so that everyone has access to support regardless of whether or not they disclose to a provider.
Health care providers, to prepare your practice to support the survivors you care for, visit https://brnw.ch/21x6p3T for evidence-based interventions and resources from Futures Without Violence.

For 70 years, Child Guidance has been building strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and caregivers acr...
10/13/2026

For 70 years, Child Guidance has been building strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and caregivers across Oklahoma.

Our team helps families navigate concerns, understand developmental needs, and strengthen the connections that help children thrive, now and for generations to come.

Call to schedule an appointment with your local Child Guidance program at 405-426-8100 or email [email protected].

Visit https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/children-family-health/child-guidance-program.html to learn more.

One of the leading causes of death in babies from one month to 12 months are sleep-related infant deaths, including sudd...
10/13/2026

One of the leading causes of death in babies from one month to 12 months are sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation, and strangulation in bed.

Safe sleep practices are important for parents and caregivers of babies to understand as they can reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths.

View more information at: https://brnw.ch/21x6n9g.

Arthritis is a common and painful condition. Making healthy choices like maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking ca...
10/12/2026

Arthritis is a common and painful condition.

Making healthy choices like maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking can lower your chances of developing arthritis or worsening symptoms.

This World Arthritis Day, choose your health. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x6lwC.

DV survivors who may have experienced head injuries may have unique support needs. The OSDH Injury Prevention Service pr...
10/11/2026

DV survivors who may have experienced head injuries may have unique support needs.

The OSDH Injury Prevention Service provides free training and resources around identifying and accommodating the needs of survivors who have experienced these invisible injuries.

For more information, go to Oklahoma.gov/Health/IPV

Although breast cancer mostly occurs in older women, in rare cases, breast cancer affects women under the age of 45. Lea...
10/10/2026

Although breast cancer mostly occurs in older women, in rare cases, breast cancer affects women under the age of 45.

Learning what factors increase your chance of getting breast cancer is an important first step in assessing your risk.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/bring-your-brave/breast-cancer-in-young-women/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/young_women/bringyourbrave/breast_cancer_young_women/.

Locate a screening provider near you and find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram through https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/community-outreach/community-development-services/office-of-chronic-disease/take-charge-oklahomas-breast-and-cervical-cancer-early-detection-program.html.
ALT TXT: There isn’t just one face to breast cancer. 1 in 10 survivors are diagnosed before age 45. Awareness Month.

We are now offering no-cost confidential Hepatitis C testing here at the health department!Call 405.379.3313 to schedule...
10/09/2026

We are now offering no-cost confidential Hepatitis C testing here at the health department!

Call 405.379.3313 to schedule an appointment.

Address

200 McDougal Drive
Holdenville, OK
74848

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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