Medicaid Watch: Oklahoma Health Care Authority filed plans with CMS to cut $218 million (about 20%) from the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program, even after its board approved a flat budget with no provider cuts. Public Health Alert: Police and health experts are warning parents about the “Benadryl challenge,” a viral trend tied to overdoses and severe outcomes, including seizures and deaths; Oklahoma teen cases are part of the renewed concern. Firework Safety: Tulsa police and fire officials report a mortar-style firework accident that left a 12-year-old with a lost hand and major eye trauma and an 11-year-old with upper-body lacerations; officials stress keeping kids away and following safety rules. Local Care Updates: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Enid added advanced cardiovascular procedures and imaging, including an Impella heart pump, for patients across Northwest Oklahoma. Tick-Borne Allergy Risk: New CDC-linked research suggests far more people may have alpha-gal syndrome exposure from lone star ticks, potentially triggering red-meat allergy. Community Health: Coffee Memorial Blood Center is running Boots & Badges blood drives in Sunray and Dumas as supplies—especially type O negative—remain tight.