Head injuries can occur a variety of ways. Perri Craven, M.D., medical director at Kaiser Rehabilitation Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, gives advice on what to do if you or someone near you experiences a head injury.
• What do you need to know about a head injury?
Cardiology, Oklahoma Heart Institute – Owasso
People who have recently been ill with COVID-19 commonly complain of heartbeats that are faster than normal. This can be due to several factors.
By Amrit Dockery, D.O.
Family medicine, Utica Park Clinic - Owasso
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes monkeypox as a viral disease that can be spread between people and certain animals.
With the recent rise in cases, Guy Sneed, D.O., chief medical officer for Hillcrest, answers key questions about the disease.
What are common symptoms of monkeypox?
• Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
• Chills
• New onset of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear, neck, under the arms or groin.
Has soreness or pain in your foot put a damper on your summer activity plans? Plantar fasciitis may be the culprit. Timothy McConn, D.P.M., FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with Utica Park Clinic, shares tips on how to deal with this foot ailment.
• What exactly is plantar fasciitis?
The Hillcrest Medical Center NICU nurses are inspired to make holidays a little brighter for our smallest patients and their families.
Springtime means Mother Nature in bloom and allergies on the rise. Ryan Choplin, PA-C, a family medicine specialist with Utica Park Clinic, shares some tips on how to combat allergy attacks while enjoying the season.
• How to prevent or suppress an allergy attack
We’re proud to share the Hillcrest HealthCare System 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Hillcrest HealthCare System’s impact on the community through unfunded care, discounts to uninsured patients and support to local vendors. It’s an honor to provide unsurpassed care and support to our community every day. Click here for full report.