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15 May

The Highest Commitment to Stroke Care at Hillcrest

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According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood clot or ruptured vessel reduce the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. Without appropriate nutrients and oxygen, brain cells begin to die, which can cause death or disability.

Dr. Andre Fredieu, medical director of the Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute at Hillcrest, said that stroke has always been a fascination of his.

30 Apr

A Decades-Long Passion for Occupational Therapy

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Every April, the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. highlights Occupational Therapy month to recognize an important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do.

Curtis Marti has been an occupational therapist for 23 years, 17 of those spent at Hillcrest Medical Center. He still lights up at the chance to talk about his work and his patients.

24 Apr

How Diabetes Care Has Changed Over the Last Decade

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Ten years ago, Cassie Stanzak stepped into the Center for Diabetes Management at Hillcrest Medical Center as a part-time registered dietitian. Stanzak shares that she grew up there, when thinking about her journey through educating in the diabetes center. She later became a certified diabetes educator then a full-time dietitian.

“I knew that I always wanted to educate patients in nutrition, and as everyone knows, diabetes is an epidemic – especially here in Oklahoma,” Stanzak said.

27 Mar

When to See Your Doctor about Insomnia

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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.

21 Mar

Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Northeast Oklahoma

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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.

20 Feb

Eat Your Way to Heart Health

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It’s no secret that diet is a big part of maintaining a healthy heart. Today, we are surrounded by many food choices, including fast foods and processed foods. If you want to improve your heart health, re-examine your diet and think about how the foods you eat contribute to preventing heart disease. Healthy eating starts with 5-10 minutes of planning each week and we’ve put together a few diet tips to help you on your journey.

1. Set a Goal and Make it Attainable

11 Feb

The Benefits of Cardiac Rehab

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Cardiac rehab is a major component in the lives of individuals who have experienced a cardiac event such as a heart attack, bypass surgery or heart transplant. Through personalized sessions, individuals are taught how to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle and are given tools to keep it going for the long-term.

08 Feb

Using Burn Awareness Week to Highlight Burn Prevention Measures

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Nationally recognized during the first full week in February, Burn Awareness Week is an opportunity to educate adults and children on common causes of burns and share prevention tips to avoid serious injury. The Alexander Burn Center at Hillcrest Medical Center has been providing premier burn care in northeast Oklahoma for 50 years. Dr. Tara Wilson, medical director of the Alexander Burn Center spoke with us about the most common burns they encounter, common prevention techniques and how important burn awareness week is for educating and reminding everyone how dangerous burns can be.

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