Hillcrest Hospital Cushing continues its focus on producing a safe environment for quality patient care. We take a comprehensive approach to maintain the safety of patients who entrust us with their care. A top priority is the elimination of hospital acquired infections. The risk of acquiring an infection during a hospitalization increases when patients are…

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?  Plantar fasciitis is inflammation…

Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) is proud to serve Tulsa and surrounding communities. We know you have put your health in our hands, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.  We are always working to improve the care we provide so that our patients feel safe in our facility. Reducing falls in the hospital continues…

Lauren Skaggs, RN, BSN, CWS, CWCN, is a wound care nurse at Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta Comprehensive Wound Care Clinic. Skaggs answered questions about her background in nursing and what drives her each day. Q: What made you want to become a nurse? A: My mom. She was a nurse and was admired by so many…

Providing an opportunity for staff to take a break, a moment of tranquility, amidst their daily routines is an important initiative of Hillcrest Medical Center leadership. Evelyn Radichel, women’s and children’s director of nursing, and her colleagues decided to add a quartet of relaxation rooms placed throughout the hospital.  “The relaxation rooms at Hillcrest Medical…

Carla Yost, BSN, MHA, FACHE, CPHQ, was appointed chief nursing officer (CNO) of Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) in February. It has not taken the Kansas native long to feel right at home. “When I got here, it was the people,” Yost said when describing the appeal of HMC. “There was a real respect that was…

Hillcrest Medical Center (HMC) has once again been recognized by the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety with an “A” spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The grade acknowledges HMC’s full commitment to providing the safest care to patients and protecting them from harm, solidifying the hospital as a strong leader in the Tulsa…

The Hillcrest Medical Center NICU nurses are inspired to make holidays a little brighter for our smallest patients and their families.  With a tradition that began several years ago, the staff organizes and produces memory-making photo shoots of our NICU babies. For many parents, this is the first time they see their newborns without tubes. KJRH reported…

Bri Hadley had a tough time keeping food down the early stages of her pregnancy in 2021. She lost 75 pounds during her gestation period. When Hadley started experiencing numbness in her legs, she believed her symptoms were the result of malnutrition. Hadley immediately received artificial nutrition through a round of IV supplements. But her…