COVID Update
People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised make up about 3% of the adult population and are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. The CDC is recommending that immunocompromised people receive an additional vaccine dose. This includes …
Why Immunizations Are Important
Ever wondered why flu vaccines are annual, and how every year people STILL get sick? We have answers! In a previous post we discussed what vaccines are made of and how they’ve impacted us worldwide. Now we’re explaining how they work and what “immunization” really …
COVID Update
COVID numbers continue to increase rapidly in our community. Two weeks ago, CCMH had two COVID positive patients admitted to the hospital. Today, we have 25. The hospital continues to serve patients in our normal service lines, such as emergency department, surgery, GI lab, and …
National Breastfeeding Week 2021
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! Over 120 countries recognize this impactful week for moms and babies. It is widely recommended by physicians and health care authorities that mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of life and continue to breastfeed while …
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 …
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 …
