Hillcrest HealthCare System hosted the first Black Men in White Coats youth summit in Tulsa on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. Around 200 Tulsa Public Schools students participated in the event on the University of Tulsa campus, where they went through clinical rounds, networked with providers and learned about the importance of minorities in the health care industry.
KOTV - News on 6 covered our event. Click here to view the story.
A device used for the first time in the world by cardiologists at Oklahoma Heart Institute, part of Hillcrest Medical Center, has now received authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Edwards PASCAL Precision system is used in the treatment of severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) in patients who are high-risk for surgery. The device, with its independent grasping, atraumatic clasp and closure, and ability to elongate, enables safe and effective treatment for patients with DMR, according to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
Jennifer Haught gained a new perspective and appreciation for her work family, albeit in less-than ideal circumstances.
In July 2022, Haught, Utica Park Clinic (UPC) practice manager for gastroenterology and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, had her regularly scheduled 3D mammogram inside the Leta M. Chapman Breast Center located at Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC). Just a few days later, Haught was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast.
Early detection is important when it comes to breast cancer. Clint Merritt, M.D., co-medical director of breast care with Utica Park Clinic, answers some common mammogram questions.
• What is the recommended age for annual mammogram screenings in Oklahoma?
Head injuries can occur a variety of ways. Perri Craven, M.D., medical director at Kaiser Rehabilitation Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, gives advice on what to do if you or someone near you experiences a head injury.
• What do you need to know about a head injury?
By Tyler Ellington, D.O.
Cardiology, Oklahoma Heart Institute – Owasso
People who have recently been ill with COVID-19 commonly complain of heartbeats that are faster than normal. This can be due to several factors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes monkeypox as a viral disease that can be spread between people and certain animals.
With the recent rise in cases, Guy Sneed, D.O., chief medical officer for Hillcrest, answers key questions about the disease.
What are common symptoms of monkeypox?
• Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
• Chills
• New onset of enlarged lymph nodes behind the ear, neck, under the arms or groin.
Has soreness or pain in your foot put a damper on your summer activity plans? Plantar fasciitis may be the culprit. Timothy McConn, D.P.M., FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with Utica Park Clinic, shares tips on how to deal with this foot ailment.
• What exactly is plantar fasciitis?
The Hillcrest Medical Center NICU nurses are inspired to make holidays a little brighter for our smallest patients and their families.
