General Health Information/Services
National Resources
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation
- Cancer.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Familydoctor.org
- Healthfinder.gov
- Mayo Clinic
- Medical Library Association
- Medline Plus
- National Cancer Institute
Local Resources
- 211: 211 Oklahoma offers easy access to information and referrals to community services for those who need help and those who provide help. You can call 211 or visit them online.
- Oklahoma County Health Department
- Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitative Services
- Oklahoma Healthcare Authority: Sooner Care
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- OSDH Charitable and Free Clinics Guide
Mental Health
National Resources
- Psychology Today's Find a Therapist
- Find a Therapist on GoodTherapy.org
- National Alliance on Mental Health-NAMI
- National Institute of Mental Health
- The National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Trevor Project
Local Resources
Dental/Vision/Hearing
National Resources
- American Dental Association
- American Foundation for the Blind
- MedLine Plus-Eye Diseases
- National Eye Institute
- Women’s Eye Health.org
Local Resources
- Dean A. McGee Eye Institute
- Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
- Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank
- OKDRS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- OKDRS Visual Services
- OSDH Charitable and Free Clinics Guide
Food and Nutrition
Local Resources
- Apply for SNAP benefits, WIC, the Oklahoma School Breakfast and Lunch Program, and more at OKDHS Live
- Find nearby Food Pantries
- Learn about Nutrition and Family Consumer Sciences with the Oklahoma County Extension Service
- Oklahoma City County Health Department
- Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
LGBTQ2S+ Health
National Resources
- National LGBT Health Education Center
- The National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network
- Trevor Project
Local Resources
- Adolescent Medicine (OU Medicine) Roy G. Biv Program
- Expressions Community Center
- OU Medicine LGBT Health Information & Services
- Planned Parenthood
- Trust Women
Men’s Health
National Resources
Local Resources
Native Americans
National Resource
Local Resources
Parenting & Kids
National Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Nemours-Kidshealth
Local Resources
- The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine
- Early Birds of Smart Start Central Oklahoma
- Family Expectations
- Infant Crisis Services
- Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral
Senior Health
National Resources
- American Geriatrics Society-Healthy in Aging
- Centers for Disease Control’s Center on Healthy Aging
- The Family Caregiver Alliance
- National Institute on Aging: Health Information
Local Resources
Veterans
National Resource
Local Resource
Women’s Health
National Resources
- The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
- US Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Women’s Health
Local Resources
Upcoming Health and Wellness Events
August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness
The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.
Stop by the library to "adopt" an affirmation animal that will help guide you through the school year!
Disclaimer(s)
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.
Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
Learn the basics of water bath canning in this class led by Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Taylor Conner. This class will focus on safely preserving high-acid foods such as jams, jellies, pickles, and salsas.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.