CCMH Tobacco Cessation Recognized
CCMH was recognized by the Oklahoma Hospital Association’s (OHA) Hospital Helping Patients Quit program. Meagan Carter from OHA presented a certificate that recognized CCMH’s contributions to tobacco cessation; specifically for reaching the benchmark of 650 referrals to the Helpline since we began referring in 2017. …
CCMH Coronavirus Update
CCMH has vaccinated approximately one thousand employees against COVID to date! The first round of employees who received their first dose in mid-December received their second dose last week. The second round of employees who were vaccinated at the end of December will be receiving …
Healthy New Years Resolutions
With the new year approaching, it’s easy for us to fall into the grand resolution mindset. Trying to generalize resolutions too much can leave us lack motivation. These tips can help you narrow down your resolutions and form habits to make this your healthiest, most …
National Handwashing Awareness Week
Americans celebrate National Handwashing Awareness week on December 1-7 this year. This week is a time for spreading awareness, not germs, about the importance of washing hands. During this time of COVIS 19, it’s more important than ever to realize the importance of good hygiene …
Family Health History
Your family and its history can tell you a great deal about yourself and things you may want to be mindful of when it comes to your overall health. Is breast cancer common in your mother’s family history? Did your dad have thyroid disease? Perhaps …
American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. During November, medical professionals and patients alike spread awareness and tips about living with different forms of diabetes. The disease can happen to any person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the body does not …
Combat Seasonal Depression
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to fall, more people begin to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. SAD is also known as seasonal depression. It impacts people in different ways, typically starting in October and lasting through February or March. …
Respiratory Care Week 2020
October 25-30 marks Respiratory Care week. This time of the month is dedicated to celebrating the respiratory care doctors and specialists who treat patients for all kinds of respiratory issues and conditions. It is also a time to educate our communities about lung diseases like …
5 Natural Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease
September 13th marked Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 1 in 100 people worldwide have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. People with Celiac Disease will …
National Immunization Awareness Month
August marks National Immunization Month, a time when we spread awareness and emphasize the importance of vaccinations against communicable diseases between people of any age. In order to build immunization to a disease or virus, patients of any age receive vaccines to build up the …
