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How to Stay Motivated in the New Year

Another year has arrived, and many people are a few days into their resolutions. Making these resolutions is the easy part; it’s the follow through that proves to be difficult for most. Creating healthy habits that you can practice every day can be challenging at first, but once they are a part of your daily routine, they won’t feel like an added step.

If maintaining a healthier lifestyle is one of your resolutions, below are a few tips to keep you motivated throughout the year.

Hold yourself accountableIf working out more is one of your goals, schedule your workouts or gym... Read More »

Holiday Décor Safety Tips

It’s here again…the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is in full swing, which means we’re trimming the trees, hanging the lights and filling our homes with the scents of the season.

With all of these festive activities, there’s always the possibility of an accident. While you want your home to look beautiful, it’s important to stay as safe as possible when you are decorating. In preparation, we’ve put together a list of things to be mindful of when you are putting up your decorations to ensure there are no mishaps.

Lights

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Healthy Caregivers’ 10 Tips to Manage Stress

Recognizing that your elderly parent or loved one can no longer care for themselves is a difficult process. Working to meet the complex needs of elderly loved ones can take its toll on caregivers, especially for those tasked with the daily challenges of full time work and parenting duties. In many cases, caregivers are adult children and relatives of those suffering from various forms of dementia, which is a severe decline in mental functioning that interferes with daily life.  Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. The heart wrenching conflict of wanting to do what is... Read More »

Healthy Tips For Dining Out

For many people, eating every meal at home each day can be a bit of challenge. Busy schedules, convenience and the enjoyment of socializing with friends and family can lead to grabbing a bite at our favorite restaurants. However, while healthy eating starts at home, it doesn’t have to end there.

Most restaurants recognize the benefit of offering healthy meal options consisting of foods low in trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. Often these alternatives will be highlighted on menus as healthy, yet still delicious.

The best way to stay healthy when dining out is to know... Read More »

Leadership Series with Hillcrest Henryetta Hospital Nurse Mary Fisher, RN

Every interaction with every patient matters. It defines the patient experience and is the driving force behind Mary Fisher’s, RN, passion. “I want to be able to make that difference for patients and their loved ones,” she adds. Mary is so deeply rooted in this focus that she now serves dual roles as patient experience manager and Emergency Department manager. She understands the impact of the patient experience after suffering the loss of her mother. “It was a very difficult time for me. That was one of the changing moments in my life and changed the way I view how we are handling the... Read More »

Five Percent Weight Loss Boosts Health Benefits for Obese Population

Losing weight is many times much easier said than done. There are more questions than answers it seems. What changes should you make to your diet? How often do you need to exercise? What type of exercise is best? What if a current medical condition is an obstacle you don’t know how to overcome? We so often “fail” at our attempts to lose weight and keep it off because of life circumstances and a constantly changing landscape of diet and exercise trends. However, the findings of a new study help to clear the confusion for those who fear they won’t be able to lose enough weight to yield the... Read More »

A Reminder to Exercise Boosts Health

Do you want to get healthy by exercising but feeling unmotivated? It can be easy at times to find excuses to avoid the gym, but a simple reminder might be all you need to stay on track this year.

A study conducted by Stanford University found that people who were regularly encouraged to exercise by others began to exercise steadily. The researchers divided 218 people into three different groups. After an introduction to the study, everyone established an exercise goal. Later, one group was called by a Stanford Health Educator about once every three weeks for a year. The second group... Read More »

Air Evac Coming to Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta

We’ve got big news for our hospital and community! Henryetta will receive a new and permanent helicopter and medical base on its campus. Air Evac Lifeteam, the company bringing the base, has 13 other bases throughout Oklahoma, and will be located just east of the hospital’s current helipad.   Air Evac provides rapid and immediate care for patients with life- or limb-threatening illness or injuries. They currently operate 126 air medical bases across 15 states. The Henryetta base will employ a program director, full-time registered nurses, full-time paramedics and full-time pilots, who will... Read More »