Carla Yost, BSN, MHA, FACHE, CPHQ, was appointed chief nursing officer (CNO) of Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) in February. It has not taken the Kansas native long to feel right at home. “When I got here, it was the people,” Yost said when describing the appeal of HMC. “There was a real respect that was…

Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) has once again been recognized by the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety with an “A” spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The grade acknowledges HMC’s full commitment to providing the safest care to patients and protecting them from harm, solidifying the hospital as a strong leader in the Tulsa…

The Hillcrest Medical Center NICU nurses are inspired to make holidays a little brighter for our smallest patients and their families.  With a tradition that began several years ago, the staff organizes and produces memory-making photo shoots of our NICU babies. For many parents, this is the first time they see their newborns without tubes. KJRH reported…

Bri Hadley had a tough time keeping food down the early stages of her pregnancy in 2021. She lost 75 pounds during her gestation period. When Hadley started experiencing numbness in her legs, she believed her symptoms were the result of malnutrition. Hadley immediately received artificial nutrition through a round of IV supplements. But her…

When Marla Kerr, RN, was named the clinical program director for Advanced Wound Center at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in December 2021, she brought a familiar background to the position. “I had spent the past 20 years in the dialysis industry,” Kerr said. “And I fell in love serving people with chronic illnesses. We see a…

We’re proud to share the Hillcrest Hospital Claremore 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Hillcrest Claremore’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 the…

We’re proud to share the Hillcrest Hospital Pryor 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Hillcrest Pryor’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…

We’re proud to share the Hillcrest Hospital Cushing 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Hillcrest Cushing’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…

We’re proud to share the Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Hillcrest Henryetta’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…

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 The best way to prevent allergy attacks is suppressing your seasonal…