After learning that Oklahoma children in foster care were using trash bags to carry their personal belongings from place to place, Kevin Hawk, chief executive officer of Hillcrest Hospital Cushing (HHC) was moved to make a change. Click here to see what an impact the HHC suitcase drive will make on local children.  

March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for this year is “Go Further with Food”. Food storage is something that can help you go further with your food. You can take fresh food and preserve it so that it can be used later. There are several different ways that you can use to store…

As we navigate life, many of us are focused on making better health choices. Whether you are aiming to eat healthier, trying a new workout routine, or a mixture of both, living a healthier lifestyle will provide short and long-term results. Just in time to give us an extra boost on those New Year resolutions,…

March is National Nutrition Month. Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your body, but it can get expensive. Fresh produce and lean meats are almost always included in a healthy regimen, but tend to be some of the most expensive items in a grocery store. The good news? There…

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is February 11-17. During this week, we acknowledge the contributions of the nurses in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Hillcrest Hospital Claremore who work with patients to help reduce the effects of heart disease. To celebrate, we spoke with cardiac rehabilitation nurse Angela Messimore, RN, who shared some insight into the program…

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every state in the U.S. is experiencing a widespread flu outbreak and flu activity is likely to continue for several more weeks. As we navigate through this extremely harsh flu season, it’s important to know the most effective ways to fight against the spread of germs.…

Friday, June 9, 2017 was a typical day at work for Delilah (Chris) Bell.  However, when Chris suddenly began to feel unwell, the day took a drastic turn. “I was at work, and all of a sudden I started feeling really hot. I didn’t feel well,” says Chris. “I have an assistant so I told…

Another year has arrived, and many people are a few days into their resolutions. Making these resolutions is the easy part; it’s the follow through that proves to be difficult for most. Creating healthy habits that you can practice every day can be challenging at first, but once they are a part of your daily…

Written by Bobby Benn, Hillcrest Safety Manager Travel, family celebrations, decorative lights and Christmas trees are hallmarks of the holiday season. However, these things also present serious risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. As each of us plan for the holidays and celebrate in our own ways, there…