SWMC News
SWMC publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
August 9, 2022
Southwestern Medical Center (SWMC) has published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to southwest Oklahoma and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home –...
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones by Staying Up to Date on Immunizations
August 1, 2022
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a time to remember just how effective immunization can be in protecting us from not only COVID-19 but a range of illnesses both mild and severe. This month, take time to review your own immunization record, as well as that of your...
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Diabetic Wound Care: Seven Tips to Protect Your Feet from the Summer Heat
July 26, 2022
If you have diabetes you need to be vigilant about foot care year-round, but summer is particularly important. If you discover any kind of foot wound, even if it’s minor, it should be evaluated early to avoid life-threatening complications. Preventive care is extremely important.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool & Healthy All Summer Long
July 1, 2022
No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety. Topping the list of summertime hazards are extreme heat and drowning. The good news is heat-related illness and water dangers can be...
read moreSWMC Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
May 16, 2022
Southwestern Medical Center (SWMC) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes SWMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. This is the fourth, consecutive “A” Grade SWMC has received and the only hospital in Southwest Oklahoma to receive...
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Benefits of HBOT After Major Skin Cancer Treatment
May 1, 2022
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial to patients who have undergone major surgery or radiation treatment for skin cancer. These benefits includes faster healing, infection prevention and can reduce the need for additional surgical procedures.
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 7, 2022
by Padmashree Velury, MD, Primary Care Physician Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies...
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Amputations Can Be Prevented
April 6, 2022
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about limb preservation and emphasize the importance of early evaluation and treatment to prevent amputations.
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It's National Nutrition Month: Better Eating can Promote Wound Healing
March 2, 2022
March is #NationalNutritionMonth, a time when healthcare providers across the country focus on helping patients optimize nutrition for better health. Many individuals battle non-healing wounds stemming from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other underlying health issues. Limb loss is a big concern because every day in the U.S. 230 patients with...
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SWMC Honors Model Patient After Successful Treatment of Severe Wounds Following Battle with COVID-19
March 1, 2022
Southwestern Medical Center presented Bobby Gordon with the first Wound Care Hero Award for his commitment to treatment and positive attitude.
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