SWMC News
The Birthing Center at SWMC Honored for Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Rate
September 11, 2020
The Birthing Center at Southwestern Medical Center has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect newborns from hepatitis B virus infection. “It is an honor to provide care...
read moreDon’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 6, 2020
by Jayne Thomas, Southwestern Medical Center Chief Nursing Office It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually...
read moreWhat You Should Know About PAD and Chronic Wounds
September 4, 2020
Forty percent of people with PAD do not experience any symptoms. If left untreated, PAD can lead to lower limb amputation and death. The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics highlights some of the risk factors and symptoms of PAD.
read moreTaking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 4, 2020
Dr. Mark Cotton addresses how regular primary care plays an important role in your health, even during a pandemic.
read moreSafe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected & Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 26, 2020
With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a...
read moreSummer Bites, Burns and Cuts
June 4, 2020
It is not always easy for a person to judge the severity of a minor wound and when to seek medical attention. The experts at the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics at Southwestern offer guidance on when to seek medical treatment.
read moreCenter for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics at SWMC Recognized for Clinical Excellence
May 23, 2020
The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbarics at SWMC was recognized for outstanding clinical outcomes in the areas of patient satisfaction and wound healing for twelve consecutive months.
read moreMaintaining a Clean & Safe Environment
May 22, 2020
Southwestern Medical Center is clean and safe — just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the cleanliness of our physical facility.
read moreChildbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Southwestern Medical Center
May 18, 2020
If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
read moreKnow Where to go to get the Care You Need
May 18, 2020
Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing - especially now. Jayne Thomas, CNO at Southwestern Medical Center explains when to use your primary care provider when it time to go to your nearest emergency room.
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