Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is Birth Defects Awareness month. While some causes are preventable, many are not. Learn more about what causes birth defects and who is at higher risk before and during pregnancy. Birth Defect Causes Genetics. One or more genes might have a change …
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health awareness is celebrated every January. We encourage these five tips for a healthy cervix. By following these simple nutrition tips, you can help prevent cervical cancer diagnoses and promote good cervical health for a lifetime. 1. Vitamins for a Healthy Cervix A healthy …
Understanding Thyroid Disease
Are you sick and tired? Your Thyroid could be to blame… and you are not alone. Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from Thyroid disease. The disease is more prevalent in women than men. In fact, 1 in every 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder …
Understanding Neonatology and NICU
Many people are familiar with the term NICU. NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. An intensive care unit focuses on critical care patients in a hospital with serious health problems who need intensive medical care and monitoring. A NICU is for newborn babies who …
CCMH Recognized for Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Oklahoma Mothers and Babies
CCMH is one of eight Oklahoma hospitals who recently received awards for providing excellence in perinatal care from the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative. The awards were presented at the seventh annual summit of the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) on Oct. 2. Approximately …
Bone Health and Osteoporosis for Women
With cooler temperatures settling in for the winter, it’s common for people with osteoporosis to experience more severe pain than in warmer months. Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk …
Remembering Pregnancy and Infant Loss
If you or someone you care about has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy, please join us in raising awareness this month for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Please come by the …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a month dedicated to spreading awareness, tools, resources, and support for women (and men) with or at risk for Breast Cancer. Living a Lifestyle to Prevent Breast Cancer Breast Cancer risks can be reduced by practicing healthy …
This Common Symptom of Ovarian Cancer is Often Overlooked
A lack of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms may have serious consequences for some women. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of female reproductive cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women typically have two ovaries, one on each side of the …
CCMH Celebrates World Breast Feeding Week August 1–7, 2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is promoting World Breast feeding Week, Aug.1- 7, with the theme “Empower Parents, Enable Breast feeding.” The theme focuses on supporting both parents to be empowered in order to facilitate reaching breast feeding goals. Empowerment is a process …
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