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  • The Importance of Lung Screenings

    Cancer Control Month is the perfect time to learn more about Hillcrest’s lung cancer screenings. Lung screenings are available in several Hillcrest facilities, including here at Hillcrest South. To determine if patients meet the screening criteria, Lindsey Wilson, RN, BSN, patient care coordinator for the lung cancer screening program, asks a few simple questions. “If…

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  • Choosing Healthy Snacks throughout Your Day

    National Nutrition Month shines a spotlight on nutrition in everything we eat; big and small. After all, every bite counts. Many people find themselves snacking between meals throughout the day to maintain their fuel but often ask themselves what are the healthiest snacks they could be consuming? Jenny Watkins, Mallory Crutchfield and Kerry Francis are…

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  • When to See Your Doctor about Insomnia

    When to See Your Doctor about Insomnia

    According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia, and about 10% of adults have insomnia that is severe enough to cause daytime consequences. We spoke with Dr. Osman, neurologist and medical director of neurodiagnostics at Hillcrest Medical Center to learn more about insomnia. Dr. Osman shares that…

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  • Ways to Cope with Sleep Deprivation as a New Mother

    Ways to Cope with Sleep Deprivation as a New Mother

    It goes without saying that one of the challenges you’ll face as a new mother is sleep deprivation. Caring for your baby is a round-the-clock job that you’ll want to be fully rested for. Finding time to sleep and take care of yourself can be difficult during this time. However, it’s especially important as a…

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  • Household Safety: Prevent Poisoning

    Household Safety: Prevent Poisoning

    National Poison Prevention Week is the perfect time to evaluate your home for potential poisoning sources and ensure that dangerous substances are being stored and used safely. The threat and danger of poisoning is only an arm’s-length away. “While the most common source of poisonings seen in Hillcrest Claremore’s ER are opioids, there are plenty…

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  • Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Northeast Oklahoma

    Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Northeast Oklahoma

    The Kaiser Rehabilitation Center at Hillcrest Medical Center has served northeast Oklahoma for more than 40 years. The highly specialized occupational, physical and speech therapy staff at the Kaiser Rehabilitation Center understand the needs of patients with neurological conditions and provide individualized treatment plans and one-on-one therapy to help patients regain mobility and independence. Dr.…

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  • How Digital Devices Can Impact Your Sleep Patterns

    Is your cell phone in your hand more often than not? These days, most people don’t leave the house without their cell phone in hand.  While our devices often make our lives easier as a source of information and communication, they also have the potential to cause harm to our physical and mental well-being. Digital…

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  • How Anxiety Affects Sleep

    How Anxiety Affects Sleep

    Does your mind start racing the minute your head hits your pillow? Whether you’re thinking about tomorrow’s to-do list, packing lunches or getting the kids to school, it’s easy to become anxious when you’re trying to fall asleep. Anxiety can have a major impact on the quality of your sleep. According to the Anxiety and…

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  • How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep

    How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep

    Sleep is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health. To understand how to improve quality of sleep, we spoke to Jana Loveless, M.D., Oklahoma Heart Institute sleep specialist and director of sleep medicine programs at Hillcrest Claremore, Hillcrest South and Hillcrest Henryetta. In order to improve your sleep quality, Dr. Loveless encourages…

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  • Prenatal Infection during Pregnancy

    Prenatal Infection during Pregnancy

    Expectant mothers have a lot to be aware of when it comes to the health of their babies. The Group B Streptococcus infection is one of the most common prenatal infections that can impact babies. It affects about 1 in every 2,000 babies in the United States according to the American Pregnancy Association. Group B…

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