The Enid Author Fest is designed to engage attendees of all ages, and provides authors with an opportunity to showcase their work, connect with readers, and network with other writers in the community.

Participating authors will be assigned spaces in the library’s lobby where they will be able to sign and sell books from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. They will have the chance to sign up for informal readings during the event to share excerpts from their work with attendees.

Authors interested in participating must review the letter to authors and complete the online registration form by March 15, 2025. Both documents are available on the library’s website.

For more information or to register, visit enid.okpls.org or contact Program Coordinator Margo Holmes at mholmes@enid.org.

The Enid Public Library is located at 120 W Maine, Enid, OK 73701.

Since it was founded in 1899, the Enid Public Library has strived to provide services and events that expands the knowledge and thinking of its patrons, as well as encouraging lifelong learning. It is on the national list of historic places and continues to be a beacon of knowledge and services for the citizens of Enid and Garfield County.

This person does not need to be a formal legal representative, but rather someone who the patient seeks emotional support from and decision making advice.

Patient Visitor Requirements:

Only one visitor per patient on site at a time. The identified visitor may change over the duration of patient care.
Visitor must not exhibit signs or symptoms of illness.
Visitor will be compliant with hand hygiene and masking requirements.
INTEGRIS Health reserves the right to ask non-compliant patient representatives to leave our facilities.
No patient representatives under 18 will be allowed.
Obstetrical Outpatients will be allowed one patient representative.

Allowed Exceptions:

Patients in COVID-19 isolation are allowed visitation only at end of life.
Pediatrics and NICU will be allowed two patient representatives.

Masks must be worn by everyone who enters our facilities, the public and our caregivers alike.

In an ongoing clinical trial, the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine has been shown to prevent COVID-19 following a single dose. The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown.

The CDC has stated that if you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.

Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

What: COVID-19 Vaccine - Pfizer Vaccine for Ages 16 and up

When: Wednesday, April 28, 3:30pm-5:30pm (Second Doses will automatically be scheduled for May 19th)

Where: EHS new gym

What do you need: a parent must be present if under 18.

To enroll please see instructions below; if you have difficulty signing up please contact 366-7050 or 366-7051 for assistance.

Invitation code M4B3M5001205B4W9P1 will give access to the exclusive appointments reserved for Garfield County Students on location for our mobile COVID-19 vaccine pod.

First, register on the COVID-19 questionnaire at: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/en-US/

Second, copy and paste and enter the following invitation Code Upon Registering: M4B3M5001205B4W9P1

* Please see the following tips for registration:

• If you have previously registered in the vaccine portal, use the link you were sent from OSDH in your email that says “Click Here to book appointment” and enter the code through that link.
• If you have registered previously but no longer have this emailed link, you will need to re-register using the code above and a new email address.
• Please remember to bring your photo ID.
• The Code should be entered in the Invitation Code circled below:

If you have any questions or need help signing up please call, 366-7050 or 366-7051.

GSP Health currently has Oklahoma locations in Enid, Cherokee, Canton and Medford. Learn more and see services online at https://www.gsphealth.org.

As a nonprofit 501c3 Cherokee, Oklahoma-based corporation, GSP Health proudly provides access to quality healthcare in our rural and underserved region. They accept clients with and without insurance coverage. Qualifying uninsured patients can be seen for as little as $20 utilizing their income-based sliding fee scale. They offer primary medical care including women’s health services, dentistry, counseling, X-ray and laboratory services. GSP Health provides better access to health care in a better primary care setting to bring better health to those who call our region of the country home.

Enid Live Well offers progressive services to help you achieve your goals. Discover more natural and safer ways for men and women to deal with depression, anxiety, low sex drive, menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease, and PMS.

For a happier and healthier life you can simply renew and restore with spa services in a modern facility that is beautiful, welcoming and relaxing. They offer deep tissue massage to work out the stress and tension of your busy life, plus services like laser hair removal, medical facials and Coolsculpting that give you that extra boost of confidence you deserve.

Enid Live Well now offers drive-up COVID-19 TESTING and VACCINES as well as treatment for active COVID-19 including bam monocolonal antibody infusions and vitamin infusions.

Now operating a COVID VACCINE CLINIC from 12-4pm daily.

Their doctors will also prescribe needed medications to prevent COVID-19 from progressing to a more severe disease as quickly as possible. These appointments are all performed outside making social distancing a breeze and ease of access as good as it gets.

Rapid COVID-19 testing will get your results in 15 minutes (rapid test is not free). PCR testing (FREE) with a 2-3 day turnaround from one of the best infectious disease labs in the country. Full respiratory panels are available to determine the sickness if it's not COVID-19. Cost is covered completely by insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the cares act if you do not have insurance.

Drive up, doctors check you, drive away. It is that easy! Little to no wait time! Book an appointment online today!

Located at 2111 N. Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703. Call (580) 233-4300 with questions.

Oklahoma has consistently ranked among the top states in vaccine distribution and is one of the first states to open vaccine appointments to the general public.

“This is a momentous day for the state of Oklahoma,” said Dr. Lance Frye, Commissioner of Health. “I want to thank all of our public health staff, partners and volunteers who have served on the front lines and kept vaccines moving safely and efficiently. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge undertaking and a massive public health challenge. Lives have been saved as a result of the drive and determination of frontline medical workers, county health departments and our partners across the state.”

“Opening phase 4 is certainly a milestone, but we haven’t won the fight yet,” said Keith Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Health. “We’ve met some ambitious goals leading the state’s largest vaccination effort in a very short period of time. However, we can’t let our guard down just yet. Now that everyone is eligible, don’t wait to get your vaccine. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and others is to get it as soon as you’re able.”

The vaccine is available at no cost. Oklahomans 16+ are encouraged to register through the state’s Vaccine Scheduler Portal at vaccinate.ok.gov if they haven’t done so already. After registration, they will see available phase 4 appointments on the portal starting March 29. Appointments for phases 1-3 will also remain available on the portal.

As a reminder, the state’s vaccine portal is just one option for scheduling an appointment — vaccine appointments are also available through many other local pandemic providers across the state. You can ask your personal healthcare provider about the vaccine, or you can use the federal vaccine locator at vaccinefinder.org to check for appointments at local pharmacies.
Several companies nationwide have adjusted their production facilities to help as the pandemic spreads. Aidance Scientific is one of the companies that has reconfigured its facility to produce thousands of Hand Sanitizer units for state agencies during the COVID-19 crisis. Oklahoma welcomes local companies to join the fight against the pandemic. 

Garfield County has had 7,599 total confirmed COVID-19 cases n the past year. We have had 7,330 recoveries and currently have 191 active COVID-19 cases. There have been 78 deaths total in Garfield County with about 25 happening in the last month.

Although the numbers continue to fall the health department encourages residents to wear masks, wash hands and keep six feet away from each other. Hospitalizations have dropped although there are patients in the hospital.

Over 50% of residents over the age of 65 have now received the COVID-19 vaccine with about 10% overall now having both shots. Garfield County is now in Phase 2 of the Oklahoma Vaccine Plan which includes vaccinating teachers and school staff.

Phase 2 also includes adults of any age with comorbidities. It also includes workers and persons living or working in congregate settings who are at high risk of exposure to and transmission of COVID infection.

Phase 2 Oklahoma residents should register online at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. You'll get a link in your email to book your appointment. Appointments are made on Wednesday for the following week. Must be at least 16 years old. 16-18 year olds should notify the staff of your age.

Oklahoma is now sixth in the nation for distributing the COVID vaccine. Over 20,000 doses have been distributed in Garfield County. Appointments are available and are not booking up as quickly as before. Shots are given at Oakwood Mall.

Appointments will continue at Oakwood Mall for the foreseeable future. Phase 3 should open up soon. See the Oklahoma Vaccine Plan HERE.

A quick reminder that it is your responsibility to make sure you do not make a booster appointment too early. They WILL NOT be able to vaccinate before 17 days for Pfizer and 24 for Moderna.

The CDC vaccination card you receive after getting your first dose DOES NOT guarantee you an appointment for your second. You must have an appointment through the portal for your booster.

Effective Thursday, November 19, restaurant tables must stay six feet apart. Dividers may be used to keep groups separated if tables can not be spread apart.

Bars and restaurants will close in-person business at 11:00pm. Curbside and drive-thru may remain open past 11:00pm.

“Data shows that social distancing is harder to maintain as it gets later at night, especially at bars,” Stitt said at the news conference.

Beginning Tuesday, November 17, state employees must wear a face mask at work and anyone visiting state buildings will also be required to wear a mask.

"These are our first actions but they will not be our last," Stitt said in a Monday press conference. Stitt also said the state will implement new actions if and when it is appropriate. "A vaccine is on its way but we need to buckle down until then," he said.

All Oklahomans are encouraged to wear a mask, wash their hands, and watch their distance.

No ending date for the new restrictions was announced at the press conference.

Does not require insurance, no charge, interpreters available, PCR test. Results in 3-5 days.

Drive up if no appointment. Located at 2501 Mercer Dr.

https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/
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This move will be effective Sept. 14, 2020, and in-person instruction is expected to resume at Adams Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 24,2020.

**All other schools will continue to attend class in-person during this time. **

The State Department of Health has released this week’s numbers reflecting that Garfield County has had 45.16 positive COVID-19 cases this week per 100,000 population (on a 7-day rolling average). This keeps our county in the orange level, what the OSDH defines as “moderate risk”. So next week, all other students will continue with in-person traditional learning.

The EPS plan states that if our county moves to 50 or more positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population, as indicated by the OSDH, the entire district will move to distance/virtual learning. EPS will continue to communicate with you after the weekly report is published each Friday around noon. Families should prepare for the possibility in the future of our entire district having to move to distance/virtual learning for two weeks (or more) if cases do continue to rise.

As more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in our county, it is important to remain vigilant. Monitor yourself and your family for symptoms, which include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family exhibit these symptoms, please contact your medical provider for advice immediately and quarantine for 14 days. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Health officials have advised the following:

• ALL Students pre-k through 12th grade students should social distance from each other (to the extent possible).

• Cloth masks decrease the transmission of the virus, but are not 100%. Students may take short mask breaks, just not all at the same time.

• If a student is quarantined due to a classmate testing positive, the quarantined student’s siblings DO NOT have to quarantine too.

• Several teachers and parents are wanting to get tested if they are exposed. You DO NOT need to be tested unless you are symptomatic. If you are exposed to someone directly and want to be tested, for optimal results you must wait 4-5 days to test after exposure.

• If you have any COVID-19 related questions please speak to your school nurse.

• Garfield County Health Department is doing a mass screening on Monday, August 24. If anyone wants/needs testing you may call 580-233-0650 to schedule a test. You must have an appointment to receive a test.

EPS will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety procedures, including wearing face masks, practice social distancing, and cleaning all areas before and after use.

Our greatest priority is the safety of our students, staff and community members. We ask that our students, staff and families closely monitor their health and not come to school if they are sick or have COVID-19.

If you have any questions about precautions EPS is taking, you can read them in full at our Education Re-entry Plan at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZL99oQP2jwx8jjOR-I5wl8KB70d1iHAzZq6VNcaNMG0/edit#

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