November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Help end the confusion by understanding what palliative care is and how it differs from hospice care. Palliative care is a philosophy of caring for...
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November is National Healthy Skin Month
November is National Healthy Skin Month! It is important that we take good care of our skin as it is our body’s largest organ. Here are some skincare tips that can help which are easy to add to...
November is Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The Center to Advance Palliative Care defines palliative care as “specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses.” It focuses on...
The Toll of Stress: Shocking Effects on the Body
From money, to work issues to family problems, all of us experience stress. In fact, nearly 8 in 10 Americans report feeling significant stress daily. 1 Unless you are feeling especially...
Do You Know Your Tips for Halloween Safety?
From cool costumes to sugary treats, kids can’t wait for Halloween to arrive. Halloween is one of the most anticipated days of the year, yet it is important to also be very cautious and know some...
Fifth Annual NICU Reunion
Thursday, October 25, families from across Southwest Oklahoma came together to celebrate the five-year anniversary of CCMH's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Parents of former NICU babies reunited with...
Managing Mental Health: There’s an App for That
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. struggle daily with at least one mental illness.1 In recent years, with light being shed on such statistics,...
2018 Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma Reunion
The annual Physical Rehabilitation Center of Southwest Oklahoma Reunion at CCMH was held on October 11th to celebrate the success of former rehab patients. Each year, a courage award is given out to...
In the Shadows of Pink: Male Breast Cancer
During this month, you may notice pink ribbons floating around and are probably aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Understandably, many of us will think of this as being an...
Sara Grover Receives Rising Star Award for October
Sara Grover is the 4th family member to join the CCMH team. Her grandmother Leanne has been in the food and nutrition department for 20 years. She also has an aunt and her mother works here as well,...