Tristin holds up a photo from 2017     In 2017, 12-year-old Tristin Weaver stepped inside the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Hillcrest Medical Center for the first time. Even before that moment, she knew she wanted a career caring for babies. The visit was arranged after Tristin’s mother shared her daughter’s interest with…

Summertime is full of sounds: concerts, fireworks, festivals and other outdoor fun. These are all common activities, but exposure to loud noises can damage your hearing. Hearing loss is generally gradual, happening over a long period of time, but it can be preventable.  Brooke Kohler, Au.D. and Mallory Nitzel, Au.D. at Utica Park Clinic outline what can…

  Mallory Nitzel, Au.D. Hearing loss is a common problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Mallory Nitzel, Au.D., says it can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, exposure to loud noise, certain medications and more. If you think you might have hearing loss, it’s important to take action to protect your hearing…

As the weather warms up, insects are more likely to populate grassy or forested areas, especially if there is a water source or other animals present. Their bites can range from a minor annoyance to a life-threatening emergency. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.  Russell Anderson, D.O., emergency medicine physician at Hillcrest South,…

Creating art was special to Helen Wormuth. She started with Prismacolor pencil drawings at around 60. Slowly, as arthritis started to take over her hands, she switched to painting with acrylics. The former dancer and nightclub owner’s life had slowed down over the last few decades, and art was therapeutic for her.  “My mom’s inspiration…

“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…