When you walk through the doors of a hospital, there’s a lot on your mind. Whether you are coming here as a patient, family member or visitor, your first thought as the doors slide open is likely “where do I need to go?” Hillcrest South leadership is making sure before you have a chance to…

Nearing his 94th birthday, John Schwabauer thumbs through a record book of his daily workouts. He tracks every time he walks on his treadmill, noting the various speeds and time intervals it takes to complete one mile, something he was not able to do at 91. “I would get tired real easy before getting out…

Allergies plague many of us every year. In fact, one in five adults suffers from allergies. Allergens are often called hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and the most common symptoms are sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose and itchiness in the mouth, throat, eyes or ears. Allergies often do not stop when women become pregnant;…

Early Monday morning, July 22nd, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton checked into St. Mary’s hospital in Paddington, London. After a hospital stay of over 14 hours, the Palace confirmed at 4:24 pm local time that Kate had given birth to a healthy 8 pound, 6 ounce boy. Duchess Kate gave birth in the luxurious Lindo…

Lactation Consultant Cheryl Coleman shares tips on staying cool while breastfeeding this summer on the blog. Now that summer and hot temperatures have arrived, breastfeeding moms just “wanna have fun.”  Breastfeeding your baby should not keep you from enjoying your summer outdoor activities, if you can remember a few key points for you and your…

Flip-flops have no doubt found their way into a permanent part of our summer wardrobe. As temperatures start to rise, we begin to exchange our constricting heels and no-nonsense dress shoes for our favorite pair of breezy flip-flops. Flip-flops—one of the oldest types of footwear in the world—originated in ancient Egypt, where Egyptians created coiled-sewed…

School is out, temperatures are rising and across the state, the sound of cleats and bat bags hitting the pavement fill ballpark parking lots. Summer is the time for baseball and softball in Oklahoma. The Orthopaedic Center’s Dr. Darnell Blackmon shares tips for athletes to stay injury free this summer season. What are common injuries…

The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, in partnership with Tulsa Life Flight, is launching Oklahoma’s only dedicated high-risk obstetrics air transport service. Beginning Monday, June 3, the Hillcrest Healthy Beginnings Transport Team will pick up expectant mothers who are nearing labor and need advanced medical care for either themselves or…

For parents across the state watching the devastation unfold on television, as tornadoes swept through Central and Northeastern Oklahoma Sunday and Monday, knowing how to talk to children about why these events happen can be a challenge.  Although we would like to shelter our children from tragedy, the reality is children easily pick up on…

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, which means summer break is fast approaching, if not already here for some families. What will you do with the long days of summer? We thought it would be a good idea to share some healthy, educational and fun “summer bucket list” activities that you may consider for your…