Oologah-Talala student with meningococcal disease undergoes amputation surgery Published: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 Six-year-old Jeremiah Mitchell, one of seven Oologah-Talala school children who contracted meningococcal disease earlier this month, underwent surgery to amputate his arms and legs Wednesday, his grandfather, Rockie Mitchell of Talala, said. He said the boy lost his limbs well above the knees and elbows. He also... Read More

OSU student recovering from illness Updated: Tue, May 30, 2006 An OSU student is recovering from bacterial meningitis. Read More

Interview: Timber Eaton's victory over bacterial meningitis Updated: Tue, May 30, 2006 We first told you yesterday that OSU student Timber Eaton won her battle with bacterial meningitis. She's back at home in Tuttle with her family who believes she's a walking miracle. Kirsten McIntyre talks with Timber and her mom about Timber's second chance at life. Read More

Tuttle woman survives meningitis Updated: Sun, May 28, 2006 TUTTLE -- Oklahoma State University student Timber Eaton battled a rare, mysterious bacteria to a standstill and brought a tight-knit Grady County community even closer. About Timber Eaton She was in Oklahoma City's Integris Baptist Medical Center from March 22 to May 12 after returning from a spring break trip... Read More

Logan County offers vaccine for use against deadly disease in people younger than 18 Updated: Tue, May 23, 2006 GUTHRIE - A vaccine that helps prevent a potential deadly disease is available through the Logan County Health Department's Vaccine for Children program. Menactra, which fights against meningococcal bacteria, is available for high-risk children through age 18 if they meet one of the following criteria: Medicaid... Read More

Dr. Bauman: On meningitis Updated: Mon, Mar 27, 2006 Robin talks to Dr. Bauman about the symptoms and types of meningitis. Read More

Chandler family mourns meningitis death Updated: Fri, Mar 3, 2006 Every year Oklahoma has about 50 cases of meningitis. Only a couple of those cases lead to death. Mary Joseph sat down with the family of a 13-year-old from Chandler who died of this disease. Read More