SWMC News
Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 3, 2021
As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Southwestern Medical Center, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one...
read moreRelief for cancer patients suffering post-radiation damage with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
September 1, 2021
Many patients suffering from radiation damage after treatment are finding hyperbaric oxygen therapy can alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life. For more information, contact the Center for Wound Healing at Southwestern Medical Center, 580-531-6441.
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Publishes 2020 Community Benefit Report
August 24, 2021
Report highlights hospital’s continued impact on Southwest Oklahoma in a historic year Southwestern Medical Center (SWMC) published its community benefit report for the 2020 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to Southwest Oklahoma and illustrates the many ways the organization contributes to the physical...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 11, 2021
by Padmashree Velury, MD, Primary Care Physician If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and...
read moreLiving 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.
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