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16 Sep

When Rare Burns Strike

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Recently, five children in Fresno, CA discovered limes and sunlight don’t mix well when they come into contact with your skin. The friends are now recovering from burns on their arms and legs after playing a game of smashing limes with rocks. Doctors determined they suffered a condition called phytophotodermatitis, a form of skin irritation that can occur when photosynthesizing chemicals found in citrus fruits react with ultraviolet light from the sun.

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13 Sep

Together Again - Follow Up on Mary Ann and Randy's Tulsa Run Story

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We first introduced you to Mary Ann Knell and Randy Howard last August, as we followed them on their journey to the Tulsa Run. A blind runner, Randy depended on the guidance of Mary Ann, a first-time blind and employee at Hillcrest, throughout training and race day of his first Tulsa Run race. It was an experience the two will never forget.

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10 Sep

Vida Smith, 101 – A Sports Fan Throughout the Years

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It is no coincidence Vida Smith, 101, comments on the “beautiful grey hair” of her nurse Mack, who cared for her during a recent hospitalization at Hillcrest Medical Center. She notices things like that. Retired from a 17-year career as a state salon and beauty school inspector, Vida realized her own dreams of being a beautician and owning a salon in her hometown and “favorite place” Norman, OK. However, it wasn’t until after she put her son through college at the University of Oklahoma.

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05 Sep

Improving Your Health One Pose at a Time

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We’ve talked about how to start a yoga practice this week on our blog and how it can take as little as 15 minutes a day, but sticking to it is key. Today, we’re going deeper into the proven health benefits of the practice dating back more than 5,000 years, when images from ancient Egyptians depicted poses still in use today.

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04 Sep

National Yoga Month – How to Begin and Build Your Practice

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September is National Yoga Month and a good time to discuss getting started with a yoga practice whichmay seem intimidating, but there are several resources in the community and online to help you get started on the mat. However, do not feel you must commit to a package of one hour power yoga classes or become an expert in your first week. Start small and practice yoga at your pace.

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28 Aug

Measles - Why is it back and how to protect your children

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Utica Park Clinic Family Medicine physician, Dr. John Owens discusses the recent news of a measles outbreak and how to keep your family safe today on our blog.

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27 Aug

The Greatest Loser Results!

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Hi Everyone!

The results are in, the total percent weight loss has been calculated! Everyone who completed the final weigh-in did an outstanding job! So here are the results…Drum roll please………………

FIRST PLACE TEAM:
And the Beat Goes On
32.2 lbs lost
6.90% LOST!

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14 Aug

The Greatest Loser - Week 11!

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Greatest Loser Top 10 Teams:

1. Next of Kin (-72 lbs)
2. Piggly Wiggly's (-59 lbs)
3. Pharmacy Phatties (-54.5 lbs)
4. Oldies but Goodies (-30.8 lbs)
5. And the Beat Goes On (-25.6 lbs)
6. Fluffy Divas (-25 lbs)
7. Heart Throbs (-22.2 lbs)
8. The Sweetest Thinners (-16 lbs)
9. The Winners (-15.6 lbs)
10. For Better Naked Tomorrows (-15 lbs)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 381 lbs!

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