Bret Nyander, 55, did not want to wait until he was "too old" to fix the pain in his right knee. It was holding him back from an active lifestyle and enjoying walks with his wife. When his doctor referred him to Hillcrest Medical Center, Dr. Yogesh Mittal thought he would be a good candidate for a new procedure - MAKOplasty partial knee replacement. Bret shares his story of how he is getting back to being active and once again enjoying those walks with his wife.

One of the biggest health concerns among men in the United States is diabetes. About 26 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes. Contrary to Type 1 diabetes, your body can make insulin, but has trouble either using the insulin or the pancreas cannot produce the adequate amount of insulin a person’s body needs. Men, researchers say, are far more susceptible to developing Type 2 diabetes than women.

A stroke can strike anyone at any time. Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. As many as 26 Oklahomans are hospitalized each day with a stroke and unfortunately, our state tops the list of adults in the U.S. reporting having had a stroke - 4.2 percent. On the front lines striking back – Lisa Hollett, BSN, MA, RN. Lisa brings more than 30 years nursing experience in EMS, critical care, trauma, and education to her new role as Stroke Coordinator at Hillcrest Medical Center.