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One year down: Cancer patient’s journey post-chemotherapy
Read more: One year down: Cancer patient’s journey post-chemotherapy“I don’t stress about the small stuff as much as I used to.” The changes 35-year-old Caleb Jenkins are experiencing one-year post-chemo are a lot more than his hair growing back darker and curlier. He has also developed a deeper understanding of what it means to live his life to the fullest. Caleb was diagnosed…
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5 Essentials to Look for in a Childbirth Center
Read more: 5 Essentials to Look for in a Childbirth CenterSchedule an Appointment Today Choosing the best childbirth center to welcome your baby into the world is a big decision, and let’s be honest—it can feel a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for a hospital or a birthing center, it’s important to choose a facility that aligns with your birth plan and personal needs. From…
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Tulsa cancer patient now gets treatment closer to home thanks to OU, Hillcrest partnership
Read more: Tulsa cancer patient now gets treatment closer to home thanks to OU, Hillcrest partnershipSara Snow is saving precious time in her fight against cancer thanks to OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Hillcrest. She used to drive nearly four hours round trip to be treated in Oklahoma City, now she gets high-quality treatment 5 minutes from home. Dr. Kyle Brett, oncologist, spoke to News on 6 about why Sara’s treatment…
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How robots are changing lung cancer outcomes in Oklahoma
Read more: How robots are changing lung cancer outcomes in OklahomaNew robotic surgery systems in Oklahoma are revolutionizing lung cancer treatment by enabling early detection and minimally invasive procedures. The TOME truck by Intuitive visited Hillcrest Medical Center to give staff and patients an up-close and personal look at two pieces of this technology, which aim to shift most lung cancer diagnoses from stage four to stage…
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Dolly McNulty: Traveling nurse turned hospital founder
Read more: Dolly McNulty: Traveling nurse turned hospital founderDolly McNulty, a traveling nurse, was on a World War I troop train heading west from New York in 1918 when she read about the flu epidemic in Tulsa. Her curiosity led her to stop in town and attend a meeting to address the outbreak. This decision would alter the course of her life and…
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What to do if … you have the flu
Read more: What to do if … you have the fluMany people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu? Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Chills Cough Sore throat Muscle aches Headache Fatigue…
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How teamwork between OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Hillcrest saved one patient’s life twice
Read more: How teamwork between OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Hillcrest saved one patient’s life twiceTulsa resident Elizabeth Busten received a breast cancer diagnosis on her 35th birthday in 2004, a challenge that she said came completely by surprise. As with many who are diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no family history or indicators that she would have to face breast cancer so young. After successfully overcoming breast cancer…
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What to do if… you have a cooking burn
Read more: What to do if… you have a cooking burnAccidents in the kitchen happen to the best of us. Whether it’s a splash of hot oil, a spill of boiling water or contact with a hot surface, burns are a common kitchen injury. Dr. Weera Chainakul, medical director of the Alexander Burn Center at Hillcrest Medical Center, shares what to do, and not to…
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Tulsa cancer patients now have access to National Cancer Institute care locally
Read more: Tulsa cancer patients now have access to National Cancer Institute care locallyHillcrest’s partnership with OU Health is bringing cutting-edge cancer care to Tulsa in a way Tulsans have never seen before. Dr. Kyle Brett, oncologist at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Hillcrest, spoke to News on 6 about the collaboration. News on 6 also spoke with Hillcrest employee and cancer patient Liz Busten, who says…
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Breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection
Read more: Breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detectionOne in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Dr. Clint Merritt, breast surgical oncologist with Utica Park Clinic, sat down with News on 6 to talk about the importance of early detection, and why you may need to get a mammogram earlier if you have a family history of the disease.…
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