As the amount of daily daylight we have grows shorter, driving in the dark becomes more common, creating safety concerns. The National Safety Council (NSC) states that depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision can all be compromised in the dark. Also, the glare of headlights from an oncoming vehicle can temporarily blind a driver. Limited visibility…

Hospital receives Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award Claremore, Okla. (Oct. 3, 2017) – Hillcrest Hospital Claremore has announced that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades  2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of  serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays.…

Through its Silver Elite program, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore hosted a Medicare education event on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Claremore Conference Center. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible. If you missed the event but have questions about Medicare, please visit http://www.hillcrest.com/medicare/.  For information about upcoming events, go to http://www.silverelite.org/events. 

Patients, family members, friends and co-workers – those who have experienced it never forget the date. What began as a typical Tuesday morning became the day that changed everything – July 29, 2014 – for Kayla Patchett, RN, her husband, Ben Grice, and their 3-year-old daughter. “I was in the waiting room for three hours…

Optimism is at the heart of the statement, “bloom where you are planted.” Following this premise that one can impact their surroundings in a positive manner, while growing and developing themselves, Hillcrest Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Farron Sneed agreed to take on an opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2013. He had applied for…

It’s that time of the year again when the temperatures outside begin to rise across Oklahoma. The peak of summer not only brings longer days, but the hottest days of the year. Many of us see this season as the perfect opportunity to head outdoors to enjoy our favorite summer activities. Whether you are working…

Written by Nina Johnston, mother of former patient Felicia Johnston. Dear ICU, I would like to thank all the ICU nurses, therapists and all who worked with Felicia [Johnston] from April 16 – 28 of this year.. Thank you all for your special care, patience and explaining what you were going to do. Your kindness…

No matter your age or stage in life, you may be wondering how you and your loved ones can preserve and maintain good health. One answer is quite simple: stay active!  What better time to spotlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle than now? Throughout the aging process, it’s normal for your body to…

The outdoor cooking season is here, which means many of us will be grilling countless burgers and brats over the next few months! According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 75 percent of U.S. households own at least one barbecue, grill or smoker. Unfortunately, an average of 8,900 home fires occur each year due to the…