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OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. The future of health is here.
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Sam Presti, executive vice president and general manager of the
@okcthunder
, and his wife, Shannon, announced a gift of $600,000 to The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine.
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Avoiding challenges, reverting to immature behavior, and becoming controlling are warning signs a child may have low self-esteem.
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Summer lake plans? Before heading out to enjoy the water, catch up on your water safety.
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Thank you so much to the United States Air Force, 97th Air Mobility Wing and 71st Flight Training Wing for coordinating today’s fly over honoring our healthcare heroes.
#AirForceSalute
#VanceProud
#MobilitysHometown
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Aside from crashes, heatstroke is the leading cause of vehicle-related death among children.
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Finding more hair in the drain than you’d like? Learn more about baldness warning signs and treatment options:
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Severe headache, vomiting, confusion and loss of consciousness are concussion symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention.
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There’s a Breast Health Network location near your home or work. Find one today:
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Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies.
#cleftawareness
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OU College of Medicine and OU Health Sciences Center in OKC & Tulsa students kneeled in solidarity with our black students, patients & community. Health is more than the absence of disease. It is also the absence of fear, discrimination & marginalization.
#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives
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More diabetics are choosing dogs to detect low blood sugar, despite uncertainty about the animals' effectiveness.
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Swimming, gardening and hiking are great outdoor activities to enjoy all summer long.
#HealthTip
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Feeling tired, despite your commitment to exercise? Try these tips from the American Council on Exercise:
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Heart disease is the leading killer of American women. Know the symptoms of a heart attack. It could save a life.
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As of midnight Sept. 7, 2021, OU Health hospitals, including Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, have no COVID or non-COVID ICU beds available. 95% of today’s hospitalized COVID patients are unvaccinated.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine at .
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A good burger is tough to beat, but did you know there’s a link between meat consumption and nitrogen pollution?
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Carbo-loading may stem from our body's craving for the taste of starch, not just the energy it gives us. Learn more:
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Brewers soon will be required to put nutritional information on beer bottles.
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“The greatest survival benefit comes from a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40.” – Dr. Elizabeth Jett
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Congratulations to
@kellystratton
, M.D., for being named Young Urologist of the Year by the
@AmerUrological
!
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Masking is the most important tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19. You should be wearing a mask anytime you are in public. Please make sure your loved ones wear their masks too, even children ages 2 and older.
#MaskUpOkla
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Got dandruff? A dry, flaky scalp could benefit greatly from a dandruff shampoo.
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Thank you to
@cityofokc
council for passing a city-wide mask ordinance Friday. Masking makes a difference.
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While lawn mowers are helpful tools, they are also very dangerous. Follow these steps to keep lawn mowing safer:
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One in three adults has bouts of insomnia lasting a few days, known as acute insomnia.
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How often should children have their eyes checked? Here’s what doctors recommend:
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Today, our partner
@OU_Athletics
honored first responders and healthcare workers during a home game in Norman on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11. They also called to the field our very own Dale Bratzler, DO, who has been a crucial leader in our state's COVID-19 response.
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Cardiac rehabilitation can help heal your heart after surgery or a heart attack. Learn more:
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Trampoline parks are fun, but knowing the associated risks can help prevent injuries.
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Heart disease: The nation’s No. 1 killer. Calculate your risk factor today:
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Michael Cookson, M.D., MMHC, FACS, urologic oncologist at Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine, was recently elected president of the Society of Urologic Oncology.
Read more:
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Even low levels of lead in the blood can have lasting effects on children.
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Flossing didn't show up once in this year's national dietary guidelines.
#DentalHygiene
Learn more:
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Dr. Bernice King, Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., to Speak at OU Health Sciences Center
Read more about this celebration:
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Limiting your exposure and applying sunscreen is the best way to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
#SunSafety
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Clean hands can save lives. Make sure and wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. For additional resources, please visit us at
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As of midnight Sept. 12, 2021, OU Health hospitals, including Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, have no COVID or non-COVID ICU beds available. 86% of today’s hospitalized COVID patients are unvaccinated.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine at .
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OU Medicine is the No. 1 ranked hospital system in the Oklahoma City metro, and its oncology program at
@StephensonCC
and OU Medical Center ranked in the Top 50 in the nation, in the 2019-2020 rankings released by
@USNewsHealth
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Recognizing the symptoms of Achilles tendinitis can speed up the healing process and get you back on your feet.
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Are modified foods safe? Researchers looked at genetically engineered crops and gave them a green light for safety.
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Thank you
@RepKendraHorn
for visiting The Children’s Hospital and touring the new PICU and meeting our facility therapy dogs!
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Part of our mission is leading healthcare by training tomorrow's health professionals, that's why we're excited that Kayla has completed this advanced training in robotic surgery – a training offered at only a few institutions, including OU Medicine.
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Escaping puberty doesn’t mean you’re safe from acne – even people in their 40s and 50s can have it. Learn more:
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The Dean McGee Eye Institute of Oklahoma City ranks as one of the largest ophthalmology institutes in the United States.
#eyehealth
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Today
@StephensonCC
at OU Medicine announced a $20 million gift for cancer research from the Stephenson Family Foundation and Peggy and Charles Stephenson, the center’s namesakes and longtime supporters of the
@UofOklahoma
.
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OU Health Chief Quality Officer (
@DaleBratzler
) Appointed to CMS National Advisory Committee
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Today we administered our 50,000th dose of a COVID-19 vaccine! This is a significant milestone, but the fight against coronavirus isn’t over. Do your part by getting vaccinated today.
#TeamOUHealth
#VaxForGood
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OU Medicine Neurosurgeon First To Use Lifesaving Stent on Aneurysms
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Help your child overcome the fear and trauma of animal or insect bites. Learn more:
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Severe allergic reactions to food can be life-threatening, requiring immediate attention. Learn more:
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On average, one case of coronavirus will cause 3-4 new infections. This is comparable to the flu, but fewer than the measles, which causes 10-14 new cases per infection. Learn more and watch the full discussion with OU Medicine experts here:
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OU Medicine is proud to have been the first hospital in Oklahoma City to institute universal masking. This means every individual is asked to wear a mask when on our campus.
#MaskUpOkla
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Athlete's foot isn’t just for athletes. Anyone can get it. Take this quiz and find out if you are at risk:
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The science is clear – masks work and they’ve helped slow the spread of
#COVID19
.
Oklahoma, let’s
#MaskUp
and save lives together. Learn more:
#MaskUpOkla
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Thank you Congresswoman
@RepKendraHorn
for coming by to visit OU Medical Center and
@StephensonCC
. You're welcome back to visit the rest of our health system – from Tulsa to OKC and points between – anytime!
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Hand-washing is an important part of keeping germs and sickness out of your body.
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Today our staff celebrated OU Medicine as the the No. 1 ranked hospital system in Oklahoma, and our oncology program at
@StephensonCC
and OU Medical Center ranked in the Top 50 in the nation, in the 2019-2020 rankings released by
@usnews
.
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From lowering blood pressure to increasing happiness, dogs can do more than play fetch:
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Using herbs instead of salt to flavor your food can cut unnecessary sodium from your diet and improve your overall health.
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Use our Heart Disease Risk Calculator to evaluate your cardiovascular risk factors. Learn more:
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This weekend OU Health and The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center employees, faculty and students joined together to march in the OKC Pride Alliance's rescheduled
#OKCPridefest
Parade.
Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
#Pride2021
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Today we administered our first round of
#COVID19
vaccines. The very first doses of vaccine were administered at the same time to 5 front-line workers, representing the team of healthcare workers caring for patients.
#TeamOUHealth
Learn more by visiting
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It’s normal for parents to worry about their kids. Here’s a checklist to help keep them safe and ease your mind:
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For the fourth year in a row, Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine is No. 1 in enrolling patients in clinical trials for the National Cancer Institute’s National Clinical Trials Network. Learn more about this distinction:
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Today, we honor the doctors who bring amazing talent and passion to the OU Medicine team. Happy National Doctors’ Day!
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OU Health staff & providers from OU College of Pharmacy,
@OUNursing
,
@OUCollegeofMed
& OU Medicine, Inc., hospitals celebrated a milestone today when the 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine was given to Patrick Butler, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW, Adolescent Med, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.
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It’s National Doctors’ Day! Today, we honor the doctors who bring amazing talent and passion to the OU Medicine team.
http://t.co/eijayng7p1
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Relying on alcohol to make you feel confident can put you on the path to addiction. Learn more:
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Congratulations to our own
@StephensonCC
for being named Best Hospital for Cancer Treatment and
@HammDiabetesCtr
for being named Best Hospital for Diabetes Treatment in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards from
@TheOklahoman
.
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Join us Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for a Facebook live update on coronavirus (COVID-19). We’ll have info about the precautions OU Medicine is taking to keep patients safe, guidelines for pregnant women, how you can play a role to “Flatten the Curve", and more.
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OU Physicians orthopedic hand specialists provide comprehensive care for hand and wrist conditions for all ages.
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Today we’re celebrating
@StephensonCC
‘s designation as a National Cancer Institute (
@theNCI
) Cancer Center, making them the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma. They are an integral a part of the OU Medicine health system working toward our mission of
#LeadingHealthcare
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Utilize OU Medicine’s Heart Disease Risk Calculator to prioritize your cardiovascular risk factors. Learn more:
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Thank you,
@MissOklahoma
Kelsey Griswold, for stopping by Children’s today.
http://t.co/b0wD7WX83i
http://t.co/hfrIVmbEEx
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OU researchers have discovered a breakthrough target for pancreatic cancer. A protien called DCLK1. Learn more:
http://t.co/5M7pDzE9HD
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We are celebrating the introduction of our new Air Kids One helicopter.
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