SWMC News
Living with diabetes: as pandemic ebbs, it's important to seek treatment for non-healing wounds
July 15, 2021
Nearly half of all Americans delayed or canceled healthcare during the pandemic. If you are diabetic, ignoring a wound can have serious consequences.
read moreThe Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 14, 2021
by Cathy Dalrymple, APRN, CNP When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special...
read moreBE COOL: Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
June 30, 2021
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy...
read moreYour Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 11, 2021
by Dr. Mark Cotton There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72...
read moreDiabetic Wound Care: Seven Tips to Protect Your Feet from the Summer Heat
June 8, 2021
For many, summer is the perfect time to run barefoot on the beach or in a grassy park. But if you’re one of the 34.2 million Americans living with diabetes, going barefoot is one of the worst things you can do for your health. Exposure to hot sand, pavement, rocks,...
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Earns 4-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
June 1, 2021
Southwestern Medical Center has been awarded four stars by the CMS for Overall Hospital Quality.
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 27, 2021
2021 Mercy Award winner Darren Abshire, pharmacy director at SWMC, and his wife Kayla live in Bray, Oklahoma with their sons Kaeden and Riley who both attend high school in Velma-Alma. Southwestern Medical Center recently announced that Darren Abshire, PharmD has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner. The...
read moreHyperbaric oxygen therapy can benefit skin cancer patients after major surgery, radiation
May 14, 2021
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70? If detected early enough, basal or squamous cell skin cancers can be quickly treated with a cure rate of over 90 percent. In some cases, a more...
read moreWhen it Comes to Diabetes and Foot Health, Every Step Counts
April 16, 2021
Five tips for wound care patients during Foot Health Awareness Month.
read moreWhen Springtime Allergies Strike: What to Do When You Can’t Stop and Smell the Roses
April 5, 2021
April showers might bring May flowers, but many of us are well aware that they can also bring tree and grass pollen and other allergens that can cause us to wheeze, sneeze and sniffle our way through spring. At Southwestern Medical Center, our mission is Making Communities Healthier®, and that...
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