Misha Reed of Fayetteville, Arkansas had no idea she would end up delivering her first child in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center in April of 2018. Misha was 36 weeks pregnant when she was transferred to Hillcrest Medical Center with severe pre-eclampsia. Throughout her pregnancy, Misha experienced high blood pressure…

Our Rehabilitation facility at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic services to adults and children including therapeutic services for both inpatient and outpatient care. Our team of dedicated professionals are effective and efficient in providing quality care to our rehabilitation patients. We spoke with Lacey Pappan, rehabilitation and respiratory services manager at…

How often do you consume processed foods?Do you take frozen meals to work or grab fast food as a quick option? Choosing these options frequently can increase your risk of high cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and insulin levels, which can lead to life-threatening heart disease. Here are a few foods to limit or completely…

Health is certainly top of mind when you’re expecting! Whether you’re wondering which prenatal vitamins to take or how to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, there’s a lot to think about. One of the things you should definitely keep in mind while pregnant is how to stay heart healthy! We’ve put together a list…

It’s no secret that diet is a big part of maintaining a healthy heart. Today, we are surrounded by many food choices, including fast foods and processed foods. If you want to improve your heart health, re-examine your diet and think about how the foods you eat contribute to preventing heart disease. Healthy eating starts…

During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Feb. 10-16, we celebrate the role cardiac rehabilitation plays in reducing the effects of heart disease and express our gratitude to the dedicated team members of Hillcrest Claremore and Oklahoma Heart Institute who make it possible. We spoke with program director Angela Messimore, RN, about cardiac rehabilitation including what it is…

Cardiac rehab is a major component in the lives of individuals who have experienced a cardiac event such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, or heart transplant. Through personalized sessions, individuals are taught how to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle and are given tools to keep it going for the long-term. Patients with qualifying diagnoses enter…

Although breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women in the United States, heart disease kills six times as many women than breast cancer every year. Yet, one in every three women said they would not call 911 if they thought they were having a heart attack and few are aware of the…