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 pain management options to postpartum care, you want a center that truly fits your needs (and your vibe). The good news? If your OB delivers at more than one hospital, you get to choose the facility that feels like the best fit for you and your growing family.
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The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer every year. In the state of Oklahoma, lung cancer is the most common type. Today, new robotic surgery systems are helping doctors detect and treat lung cancer earlier — and saving lives in the process.
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 leave a legacy that is still alive today.
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.
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.
Hillcrest's partnership with OU Health is bringing cutting-edge cancer care to Tulsa in a way Tulsans have never seen before. Dr. Kyle Brett, oncologist at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Hillcrest, spoke to News on 6 about the collaboration. News on 6 also spoke with Hillcrest employee and cancer patient Liz Busten, who says finding this level of cancer care in Tulsa has changed her life.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Dr. Clint Merritt, breast surgical oncologist with Utica Park Clinic, sat down with News on 6 to talk about the importance of early detection, and why you may need to get a mammogram earlier if you have a family history of the disease.
The SILAS program at Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) is the only formal perinatal palliative program in Tulsa. HMC staff offer care and compassion for grieving families, often during the hardest moments of their lives. Dr. Stephanie Carner, neonatologist and NICU medical director at HMC, spoke to KOTV - News On 6 about why perinatal palliative care is so important.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU!
Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts vary in sensitivity and texture at different times during your menstrual cycle.
OU Health is collaborating with Hillcrest HealthCare System to bring the highest level of research-driven cancer care to Tulsa and the surrounding region. The collaboration combines the expertise of the state’s only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center (NCI) with the strength of the Hillcrest HealthCare System to deliver advanced cancer therapies and clinical trials to the residents of northeast Oklahoma.