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Oklahoma State University medical school and FFA form relationship to stimulate interest in rural medicine Published: Sun, May 6, 2012 To combat Oklahoma's growing shortage of primary care physicians, OSU Center for Health Sciences is reaching out to rural Oklahoma students in hopes they'll become doctors and stay in the state to practice medicine. Read More
Capital improvement funds to benefit some state clinics Updated: Tue, May 1, 2012 WASHINGTON — Several Oklahoma community health centers are among nearly 400 facilities that will share $700 million in capital improvement grants as a result of President Barack Obama's health care law. Community health centers serve mainly low-income people at more than 8,500 locations across the country.... Read More
Primary care physicians must know cancer details Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there are more than 12 million cancer survivors, and that number will likely double in the next few decades as the population ages. In 2005, the Institute of Medicine published a report highlighting the special concerns of cancer survivors. Their report,... Read More
Bypassing primary doctor swells costs, risks mistakes Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 A new Gallup poll shows that only 44 percent of Americans receive healthcare insurance through their employers. And those who do are paying more than they used to — with greater deductibles and co-payments. This reflects a 5 percent decrease in insured employees in the past three years. Information from the... Read More
New health insurance rankings reveal wide variations in quality Published: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 Consumer Reports analyzed the recently released rankings of 830 private, Medicare and Medicaid health insurance plans, revealing wide variations in quality and mixed results for some of the nation's largest health insurers. Many employers, as well as Medicare, schedule their annual open enrollment periods for the... Read More
Treating addiction seen as long-term endeavor Published: Wed, Aug 17, 2011 “Addiction is about a lot more than people behaving badly,” said Dr. Michael M. Miller, of the American Society for Addiction Medicine. Read More
Grigsby - Galt Updated: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 Alex Grigsby and Jennifer Galt were married on February 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bride is the daughter of Ms. Paula Galt and the late Mr. Jay Galt of Oklahoma City. The Groom is the son of Ms. Betty Grigsby of Oak Grove, Missouri and Mr. Bill Grigsby of Batesville, Arkansas. Jennifer is a graduate of... Read More
Consumer Reports: What doctors wish their patients knew Updated: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 As the health-reform law takes effect over the next several years, some 32 million newly insured Americans will gain access to a regular doctor. They will soon learn what others already know: Getting the best care from your doctor requires navigating a complex relationship within the 20 or so minutes allotted for... Read More
After-hours clinics provide more options Updated: Fri, Apr 24, 2009 When sickness and minor injuries occur after physicians’ office hours, a hospital emergency room is no longer the only option for professional care. After-hours, walk-in clinics may be just what the doctor ordered. Dr. Bill Buffington, medical director of Physician Care PM in Edmond, has extensive experience... Read More
Fewer US med students choosing primary care Updated: Wed, Sep 10, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) -- Only 2 percent of graduating medical students say they plan to work in primary care internal medicine, raising worries about a looming shortage of the first-stop doctors who used to be the backbone of the American medical system. The results of a new survey being published Wednesday... Read More
Academy's board selects state's top physician Updated: Sun, Jul 9, 2006 Dr. Charles Cook of Poteau has been chosen as the 2006 "Oklahoma Family Physician of the Year" by the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians' Board of Directors. He is director of the Southeast Oklahoma Area Health Education Center at Carl Albert State College in Poteau. Read More
City hospitals to receive grant to start clinics Updated: Thu, Jun 8, 2006 Three Oklahoma City hospitals -- St. Anthony, OU Medical Center and Integris Southwest Medical Center -- each will receive up to $50,000 to start medical clinics for patients who frequently seek basic health care services at emergency rooms. Oklahoma City Community Foundation "An emergency room is not the best... Read More
Professional Updated: Tue, Apr 4, 2006 Katrina Shaklee, assistant director of disabled sports and events at the University of Central Oklahoma, was recognized for her leadership at the 2006 National Disability Sports Conference in Athens, Ga. Shaklee, of Edmond, received the BlazeSports National Leadership Award, which is presented to a person who... Read More
When is a good age for boys to start a weight-training workout? Updated: Tue, Feb 1, 2005 When is a good age for my 12-year-old twin boys to start a weight-training workout? They are in several different kinds of sports. Can they drink protein shakes? Feb. 24, 2005: 12 is pretty young to start weights. I'd wait at least a couple more years. Protein drinks are fine, but as much as possible, have them... Read More
Oklahoma health centers offer cheaper care without insurance Updated: Wed, Dec 15, 2004 Oklahomans can get affordable health care by using the state's 15 Community Health Centers. The federally funded program is for people who have no insurance or only major medical coverage. Fees are based on income. Read More
Back-to-School Connection donation sites Updated: Wed, Jul 14, 2004 School supply donations may be dropped off at the following locations: Americrest Bank Hertz OKC Metro Association of Realtors Rose State College Aquatic Center Westbrook Family Physicians, Edmond KWTV Channel 9 studios Ernst & Young, LLP The Christmas Connection Read More
State's MDs offer healthy living tips Updated: Sun, Jan 11, 2004 Oklahomans who in 2004 truly want to lead a healthier lifestyle must eat better, start exercising, stop smoking and quit worrying, medical experts on several fronts emphasize. Healthy habits Consume your biggest meal of the day either at breakfast or lunch. Begin meals with low-fat salad, soup, broth or a... Read More
'My bag has saved 25 lives' Updated: Thu, Apr 20, 1995 Wednesday's bombing proved Dr. Bob Bomengen's point better thanany lecture he could have given. "I always carry my tools. I carry my bag with me wherever I go. That's what I'm telling the kids," said the Lakeview, Ore.,physician. The American Academy of Family Physicians named BomengenAmerica's Family... Read More
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