“We weren’t sure what type of cancer I had; we just knew it was bad.”  Sara Snow was calm when her doctor told her she was dying. When the 65-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma in May 2024, she was given 18 months to live. Knowing how serious her condition was, she and…

Hillcrest Pryor was once again named as one of Leapfrog’s Top Hospitals for 2024 at the annual meeting and award dinner in Washington D.C. For the second consecutive year, our facility was named a Top Rural Hospital and is one of only three hospitals in Oklahoma to receive this prestigious recognition.  The Leapfrog Top Hospital…

“I don’t stress about the small stuff as much as I used to.” The changes 35-year-old Caleb Jenkins are experiencing one-year post-chemo are a lot more than his hair growing back darker and curlier. He has also developed a deeper understanding of what it means to live his life to the fullest. Caleb was diagnosed…

Schedule an Appointment Today Choosing the best childbirth center to welcome your baby into the world is a big decision, and let’s be honest—it can feel a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for a hospital or a birthing center, it’s important to choose a facility that aligns with your birth plan and personal needs. From…

Dolly McNulty, a traveling nurse, was on a World War I troop train heading west from New York in 1918 when she read about the flu epidemic in Tulsa. Her curiosity led her to stop in town and attend a meeting to address the outbreak. This decision would alter the course of her life and…

Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu? Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Chills Cough Sore throat Muscle aches Headache Fatigue…

Tulsa resident Elizabeth Busten received a breast cancer diagnosis on her 35th birthday in 2004, a challenge that she said came completely by surprise. As with many who are diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no family history or indicators that she would have to face breast cancer so young.  After successfully overcoming breast cancer…

Accidents in the kitchen happen to the best of us. Whether it’s a splash of hot oil, a spill of boiling water or contact with a hot surface, burns are a common kitchen injury. Dr. Weera Chainakul, medical director of the Alexander Burn Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, shares what to do, and not to…