Jillian Taylor
Health ReporterJillian Taylor has been StateImpact Oklahoma's health reporter since August 2023.
Previously, Jillian was an intern at The Frontier and Tulsa World. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in diversity studies. While at OU, Jillian served as editor-in-chief of the OU Daily.
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A bill in Oklahoma banning all forms of gender-affirming care for trans youth was paused by Oklahoma’s attorney general amid litigation from the ACLU of Oklahoma. Now, trans youth and providers are coping with all the uncertainty. -
Norman is preparing to host its first Out of the Darkness walk on Nov. 12 to support people affected by suicide and decrease stigma.
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The OU Board of Regents approved next steps for renovations to College of Nursing facilities and classrooms on Wednesday.
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On Tuesday, the CDC recommended that everyone six months and older get a round of one of the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters. The vaccine is said to protect against worrisome new variants.
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Oklahoma Christian University, in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, is ushering in its first full school year with an on-campus mental health clinic providing low-cost services for Oklahomans and hands-on experience to marriage and family therapy masters students.
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Oklahoma Human Services announced a $12.5 million grant this week to support the availability of affordable and nutritious foods after the COVID-19 pandemic impacted access.
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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is partnering with a local nonprofit to offer free mental health first aid trainings helping Oklahomans respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges.
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The U.S. Department of Health announced more than $2.6 million in awards Thursday to support Oklahoma’s response to fentanyl and other opioid overdose risks in rural communities.
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StateImpact Oklahoma is welcoming a new reporter who will be focusing on health-related issues across the state.
