SWMC News
Allergy Season Doesn’t Have to be Something to Sneeze At
April 24, 2024
Tips for gaining some relief from seasonal allergies.
read moreApril Marks National Minority Health Month
April 19, 2024
April marks National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a designation meant to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. At Southwestern Medical Center, we believe in equitable care for every patient who comes through our doors seeking better health, regardless...
read moreHelp Us Help Others
April 2, 2024
Treating the sick and promoting wellness are jobs one and two at Southwestern Medical Center. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough. Across the country, 17 people die each day waiting for a transplant. And, every eight minutes, an individual is added to the transplant list ‒ there are currently more than...
read moreApril is Limb Loss Awareness Month; for Patients with Diabetes and Non-healing Wounds, Amputations can be Prevented
April 1, 2024
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.
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Earns Healthgrades’ 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award
March 25, 2024
Only 15% of hospitals nationwide achieve this annual recognition from Healthgrades, a healthcare assessment leader.
read moreSix Tips to Promote Wound Healing During National Nutrition Month
March 1, 2024
March is National Nutrition Month, a time when healthcare providers across the country focus on helping patients optimize nutrition for better health. At the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics at Southwestern Medical Center many patients battle non-healing wounds stemming from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other conditions. These wounds are...
read moreDr. Danny W. Giles joins Southwestern Medical Center
February 27, 2024
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Danny W. Giles, brings more than 20 years of experience to the medical staff at Southwestern Medical Center.
read moreHeart Healthy Meal Plan
February 5, 2024
Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren’t sure where to start? Paige Holder, MA, RD, LD, Southwestern Medical Center, recommends this as an example for one day of meals for heart-healthy eating. BREAKFAST 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt, topped with 3⁄4 cup blueberries 3⁄4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice LUNCH 1 cup low-fat...
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Named to Newsweek’s 2024 Listing of ‘America’s Best-in-State Hospitals’
October 27, 2023
600 hospitals across the country made the list; Southwestern ranked fifth in the state of Oklahoma.
read moreOsteomyelitis: When Is Specialized Wound Care or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indicated?
October 16, 2023
When a patient with diabetes develops osteomyelitis, or a bone infection of the foot, early diagnosis and treatment can help avoid serious outcomes. When an infection develops in ulcerated soft tissues, it can quickly spread to the bone. A lack of blood flow deprives the area of bacteria-fighting oxygen, putting...
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