Every nurse has a reason for choosing a career to serve and care for others who are hurting, afraid and in pain. Nursing is not just what they do, it is who they are. For Marques Scott, RN, the year was 2009 when he and his wife welcomed their first child – a boy. “I…

If you or someone close to you has ever experienced kidney stones you know the discomfort associated with this condition can be quite troublesome. When kidney stones begin to interfere with day-to-day activities and affect quality of life, it’s time to take action. Kidney stones are hard pebble-like clusters that develop in the kidneys when…

When Tiffany Myers was told she would need to deliver her baby via cesarean section at just 30 weeks pregnant, she was shocked. “I had just gotten off the phone with my family telling them I was alright and that I wasn’t delivering the baby yet,” shares Tiffany. “So I had to call my family…

For many people, eating every meal at home each day can be a bit of challenge. Busy schedules, convenience and the enjoyment of socializing with friends and family can lead to grabbing a bite at our favorite restaurants. However, while healthy eating starts at home, it doesn’t have to end there. Most restaurants recognize the…

Along with the joys of motherhood are the potential challenges. For first time mom Kimberly Mayfield, breastfeeding her daughter Analise was the least of her worries. “Everyone made it seem like your body would just know how to breastfeed, and that it would not be as hard as you think,” says Kimberly. “I thought whenever…

Behind the doors of the Alexander Burn Center located within Hillcrest Medical Center, a dedicated and specialized group of doctors, nurses, therapists and staff witness patients making remarkable progress in some of the minutest measurements. The instantaneous moment that changed patients’ lives forever meets the place and the people who work tirelessly to heal and…

There are three things Hillcrest Hospital Claremore radiology manager Leslie Maner, R.T. (R) (M), ARRT, says she looks for in potential new team members that stand out among other qualities and skills. They are three things that embody how she delivers care for patients and leads her team – driving not only the patient experience,…