The Journal Record

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Receives Grant

Kenneth Hensley, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist, has received a $158,000 grant to study whether a common, over-the-counter drug can slow the progression of a deadly neurodegenerative disease. Hensley received the grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association to fund research on acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. The project will explore whether the drug, now used primarily as a painkiller and fever reducer, can combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known ...

Elk City Manager Indicted by Federal Jury

Guy Hylton Jr., city manager of Elk City, was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday on three counts alleging violations of federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act. The indictments center on disposal of asbestos insulation waste removed from the Rock Island Railroad Depot. Purchased by the city in 2002, the depot was built in the early 1900s.

Gov. Henry Makes Appointments: December 20, 2006

Gov. Brad Henry announced the following appointments to a number of state boards and commissions: Bill McKamey was named to the Board of Regents of the Tulsa Community College; Thomas Coniglione to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; Jim Hess and Jeff L. Gregston to the Task Force on Nursing Home Insurance Access; and Jim Boden to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission.

Three New Hires Join International Insurance Brokers Ltd. In Tulsa

Ginny M. Graham, Mary J. Dugger and Lynette R. Patterson joined International Insurance Brokers Ltd. in Tulsa. Graham was hired as an associate to develop new business and focus on client service in the group benefits and commercial property and casualty departments. She previously worked as an agent for Sterling Insurance Co.

Jay Shuster Appointed to Board of Directors of Orchids Paper Products in Pryor

Joe Cook Promoted to Director of Business Development at Infinity Care of Tulsa

Mcafee & Taft Attorneys Named to 2006 Edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers

Thirty-four attorneys from McAfee & Taft have been named to the inaugural 2006 edition of Oklahoma Super Lawyers, with seven being singled out for "Top Lawyers" honors. Frank D. Hill was recognized as a "Top 10 Oklahoma Lawyer," and Elizabeth D. Tyrrell, leader of the firm's health care practice group, was named to the list of "Top 25 Female Oklahoma Lawyers." Senior attorneys John Hermes, Michael Joseph, John Kenney, Martin Stringer and Peter Van Dyke were honored as "Top 50 Oklahoma Lawyers."

Richard Divilbiss of Senior Solutions Awarded Insurance Sales Achievement Award

Edmond Medical Center Names Medical Executive Committee Officers for 2007

Michael Olay, chief of staff; Johnny Roy, vice chief of staff; and Michael Hogue, secretary, were named medical executive committee officers for 2007 for Edmond Medical Center. Olay is board-certified in family medicine and has been on staff at EMC for nine years.

Trent Dugas, Don Dennis and Andrea Barnett Join Mindseye Advertising in Edmond

Trent Dugas, Don Dennis and Andrea Barnett joined Mindseye Advertising in Edmond. Dugas, creative director, will be working on creative concepts and strategies. He has more than 18 years of industry experience. He joins the MindsEye! team from Jasco Products Company.

Amanda Broadfoot Joins Bott Radio Network Team in Oklahoma City

Dane Briggs Promoted to Assistant Vp and Manager of Information Technology at Union Bank

J. Spencer Thompson Establishes His Medical Practice with Ou Physicians

Ambassador Edward Perkins Named Recipient of Award for Distinguished Writing On American Diplomacy

Oklahoma Council On Economic Education Elects Its Board of Directors

The University of Central Oklahoma-based Oklahoma Council on Economic Education elected eight new members and re-elected five members to its board of directors. New board members include Kerry Alexander, TIAA-CREF, Oklahoma City; Heidi Centrella, Oklahoma City Business News; Rod Durrell, Oklahoma Student Loan Authority, Oklahoma City; Maggie Green, Tronox, Oklahoma City; Ted Kundiff, SpiritBank, Tulsa; Clayton Lodes, First National Bank and Trust of Ardmore; Marla Owens, Workforce Oklahoma, D...

Ok Court of Civil Appeals Dismisses Malpractice Case Solely On Missing Affidavit

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals on Dec. 8 threw out a medical malpractice lawsuit because the plaintiff did not comply with the law requiring an affidavit attesting to the case's merit. Citing the Oklahoma Affordable Access to Health Care Act, the appeals court affirmed the trial court's decision to dismiss the case due to the plaintiff's failure to include the affidavit.

Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors Announces Its 2007 Board of Directors

Robert G. Croyle Elected to Magellan Midstream Holdings Lp's General Partner's Board of Directors

Mcclendon, Partners Invest $35m in Procure: Proton Therapy Center Set to Open in Okc in 2009

ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. officials on Tuesday said a $35 million equity investment has been forwarded by McClendon Venture Company LLC and partners. McClendon Venture Company is owned by Chesapeake Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Aubrey K. McClendon, and local businessmen Shannon T. Self and John B. Frick also invested in the project.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down Tort Reform Measure

With a ruling that railed against insurance companies pushing for tort reform while continuing to jack up rates and premiums, the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a significant piece of the tort reform package the Legislature passed in 2003. The law requires plaintiffs who file a medical malpractice lawsuit to first get a signed affidavit attesting that a qualified expert has reviewed the case and deemed it worthy to go to trial. The court ruled the law is unconstitutional.