Cancer Care Upgrade: OU Health Stevenson Cancer Center is rolling out Oklahoma’s first AI-powered adaptive radiation therapy system, using real-time scans to adjust tumor targets and normal tissue during treatment for faster, more precise care. NIH Research Boost: OU received an $11.5 million NIH award to launch the Oklahoma Center of ImmunoEngineering, building statewide immunoengineering research cores aimed at faster immune-based disease study and treatment. Mental Health Leadership: Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Josh Anderson as interim leader of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, replacing interim commissioner Gregory Slavonic. Public Health Alert: Oklahoma officials are warning families about the “Benadryl Challenge” after an Enid teen was hospitalized, with the FDA now paying attention to the dangerous trend. Housing & Health Access: New Eviction Lab data shows Oklahoma City renters face eviction rates more than twice those of larger cities, with many tenants locked out in two weeks or less—raising concerns for housing stability and health. Caregiver Support: Two nonprofits will host a June 17 virtual series on caregiving in Oklahoma, tied to the state’s expanded caregiver tax credit. Agriculture Threat: Federal and state officials are stepping up response planning for New World screwworms after detections in Texas, emphasizing surveillance and rapid treatment to protect cattle. Policy Fight Over Abortion Pills: Oklahoma AG and other GOP leaders are urging EPA to classify mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts saying there’s no clear harm shown to water systems.