The National Cancer Institute recommends women over the age of 40 get a mammogram screening every one to two years. However, not all women heed this recommendation. In fact, as many as 50 percent of insured women skip their annual mammogram, potentially leading to cases of breast cancer diagnosed at more advanced stages of development.  Health care providers,…

We may never meet them, but we encounter their work everyday. Whether it is catching a whiff of the daily feature hot off the grill as we walk by the café or hearing the nurse knock and announce, “the fruit plate you ordered is here,” the dietary staff at Hillcrest South are proud of the…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a reminder that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, according to current statistics. It is also an annual reminder for women over the age of 40 to schedule regular mammogram screenings or as prescribed by their health care provider if they are…

  Hillcrest South dietitian Stephanie Harris, MS, RD/LD, joins us on the blog today, sharing insights on a word we may hear a lot, but not fully understand how it can impact our health – superfoods. Hippocrates did not underestimate the importance of good nutrition when he said Let food be thy medicine and medicine be…

  Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab helps patients reduce their risk of future heart events, alleviate pain from heart surgery and improve recovery and symptoms of disease. Patients come to weekly rehab sessions to help their hearts and their lungs, but at Hillcrest Claremore they have an opportunity to be engaged with the program for another…

  Utica Park Clinic OB/GYN Corey Babb, D.O., joins us on the blog today to talk about the link between a gluten sensitivity and problems getting pregnant.   One of the hottest topics in healthcare today is gluten sensitivity.  Approximately 40 percent of Americans experience a wide array of symptoms including abdominal discomfort, gas, bloating…

Hillcrest lactation consultant Cheryl Coleman is talking about the link between breastfeeding and childhood obesity today on our blog. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month.  Decreasing obesity begins with breastfeeding.  Studies have shown a 15 percent to 30 percent reduction in obesity in adolescents and adults who were breastfed.  This is one area where it…

Lactation consultant Cheryl Coleman join us on the blog today to remind us of the importance of breastfeeding when it comes to disasters. September is Emergency Preparedness Month and breastfeeding is certainly a part of being prepared for any emergency, be it due to natural disaster or conflict.   Infants and children are most vulnerable to…

When there is an emergency, you want to know where to turn. At Hillcrest South, our team of physicians, nurses and staff, specifically trained in emergency medicine, are there for your family day and night. “Hillcrest South offers very convenient access to quality medical care,” explains Hillcrest South Emergency Department Medical Director Dr. Gavin Gardner. …

As we age, we know we need to pay special attention to our health. We try to eat right, exercise and schedule regular physical exams. We make sure our blood pressure and cholesterol are properly managed. We understand the importance of breast cancer screenings, with one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in their…