COVID Restrictions Back in Place
Each patient is allowed TWO patient advocates for the duration of their stay. Hours of visitation are from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Two adult visitors are permitted for Labor and Delivery, NICU and Pediatrics, for the entire length of the hospitalization. Exceptions may be …
Non-Smokers & Lung Cancer
Most people think of cigarettes and smoking when they hear ‘lung cancer,’ and they’re not wrong. Both habits can make a huge impact on your health. However, not everyone with a diagnosis smokes. In fact, between 10 and 20 percent of documented cases are non-smokers …
How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends & family
Listen to their questions with empathy COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal for people to have questions about them. The sheer amount of information—and misinformation—about COVID-19 vaccines can be overwhelming to anyone. You can help by listening without judgement and identifying the root of …
World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis, in all forms, can be scary. You may think you already know everything about this disease, however, hepatitis doesn’t just come with a list of symptoms or prescribed medications. Many people living with hepatitis also face social stigmas after diagnosis. Misinformation and assumptions can …
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are safe COVID-19 vaccines were developed using science that has been around for decades. COVID-19 vaccines are not experimental. Extensive testing and monitoring have shown that these vaccines are safe and effective. COVID-19 vaccines have received and continue to undergo the most intensive …
Juvenile Arthritis: What Is It?
Arthritis is often associated with aging and aching joints and is normally expected in older adults. However, juvenile arthritis (JA) can develop in children. JA is an inflammatory arthritic condition that involves your autoimmune systems and can vary in severity. Children age 16 and below …
COVID Update
Several states surrounding Oklahoma are seeing a steep uptick in COVID cases. This will begin to affect hospitals in our state, as these surrounding areas become more pressed for available hospitals beds to send patients to. OKC and Tulsa metro areas are getting saturated with …
Beating Summer Dehydration
The summer heat can be brutal. One minute you’re in air conditioning and feeling great. The next minute, you step outside and immediately start sweating and lose fluids. People who primarily workout or exercise outdoors understand. However, even those who are used to the heat …
COVID Vaccine
If a team member or their loved ones would like the convenience of getting the vaccine, July 8, 2021, is the last opportunity to get your COVID vaccine series started through the hospital. The pharmacy stockpile of vaccine will expire at the end of the …
Bug Bite Treatment & Prevention
Bug bites are no joke, especially when they hurt, burn or itch. If you’re not careful outside, you’ll likely get bumps and bites from insects in your own yard. Or worse, inside your home! Bugs can be virtually anywhere, regardless of where you are or …
