Health for Oklahomans? That was just one of the questions we asked Dr. Cory Finch, the state's new Secretary of Health and Mental Health. Andy Webber will also be performing live tonight. Andy, you were sitting with your secretary this afternoon. Yeah. Simply put, Dr. Finch says we need to improve our overall health here in Oklahoma. Where to start? He wants to evaluate the programs he currently offers and understand which ones are working and which aren't. Oklahoma's health situation is pretty bad. You know, as you can see in our report card, it's not going to happen overnight. New Secretary of Health and Mental Health Doctor Cory Finch isn't mincing words to describe Oklahoma's public health. So why is Oklahoma continuing to do this? Finch argues that the state has a history of not always prioritizing health. we like to eat We enjoy coming together as Oklahomans. And what we didn't pay attention to is our health. I think in Oklahoma, we were always very focused on family. But we weren't. I don't think people as a whole really understand the value of health. Finch said fixes are needed in several areas. I would like to know what programs we offer. I'd like to know why they do things like that and whether I should consider changing them. So the goal is to understand what we are doing right. And Andy, it seems that concerns about access to IVF treatment have increased since an Alabama court ruled that the care violated the abortion ban. Did the Secretary talk about that today? Yes, that's a question. Our question is, what would the governor or governor do if there was a ruling that outlawed IVF treatment in Oklahoma? This is what he had to say. He thinks the governor definitely wants to continue to support the maternal fetal health aspect. If that's something he wants to protect, I'd definitely reserve judgment for him. I would definitely push to keep it. And for some time here at the state Capitol, legislative leaders have said there are clear exceptions to the current abortion ban to protect IVF treatments.
New health secretary discusses what can be done to improve Oklahoma's health, addresses IVF concerns
Oklahoma officials say state needs to improve on overall health
Updated: March 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM CST
Dr. Corey Finch, Oklahoma's newly appointed Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, said the state needs to improve when it comes to overall health. “If you look at our report card, Oklahoma State's health is pretty bad. It's not going to be solved overnight,” Finch said. Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you. So why does Oklahoma continue to be in this position? Finch argued that the state has a history of not always prioritizing health. “We enjoy coming together as people, but I think one thing we haven't been paying attention to is our health,” Finch said. Oklahoma State is and always has been focused on family, but we weren't. I don't think people as a whole really understand the value of health. ” Finch said some areas need fixing. “I want to know what programs we have in place.” If we need to consider changes, I want to know why. So the goal is to understand what we are doing right,” Finch said. Concerns about access to IVF treatment appear to be growing after an Alabama court ruled that the treatment violates an abortion ban. >> Download the KOCO 5 app KOCO asked What would the governor or prefectural governor do if there were concerns that IVF treatment would be ruled illegal? I think we want to continue to support the sides,” Finch said. It's up to him to decide whether that's something he wants to protect or not. Additionally, Capitol Hill leaders have consistently said there is a clear exception to the state's abortion law that allows for in vitro fertilization treatment.TOP HEADLINES Jones homeowner fights off suspects in armed home invasion, police say VIDEO: Deputies rescue 5-year-old with autism who wanders into woods Oklahoma City Public Schools trustees say Sean Superintendent McDaniel accepts resignation Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley announces retirement After 34 years on the force Rossen Report: What happens when you ask the IRS for help
Dr. Corey Finch, Oklahoma's new secretary of health and mental health, said the state needs to improve when it comes to overall health.
“If you look at our report card, Oklahoma State's health is pretty bad. It's not going to go away overnight,” Finch said.
Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you.
So why does Oklahoma continue to be in this position? Finch argues that the state has a history of not always prioritizing health.
“We love to eat, we enjoy coming together as Oklahomans, and I think one thing we haven't paid attention to is our health,” Finch said. said. I think people as a whole didn't really understand the value of health. ”
Finch said some areas need fixing.
“I want to know what programs we have, and if we need to consider changes, I want to know why we do them. So the goal is to understand what we're doing right. ,” Finch said.
Concerns about access to IVF treatment appear to be growing after an Alabama court ruled that the treatment violates a ban on abortion.
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KOCO asked Finch what the governor or governor would do if there were concerns that IVF treatment would be ruled illegal.
“I think the governor definitely wants to continue to support that aspect of maternal and child health,” Finch said. I would definitely push to defend it. ”
Additionally, Capitol Hill leaders have consistently said there is a clear exception to the state's abortion law that allows for in vitro fertilization treatment.
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