Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks From Bugging You This Summer

Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks From Bugging You This Summer
Last year we had the highest rate of West Nile Virus ever.  The drought caused the ponds to remain stagnate and therefore the eggs were not flushed out of the ponds with rain. Take these preventative methods from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention to get [...]

Award Given to OSUMC by March of Dimes

For the second year in a row OSU Medical Center was given the award for most money collected by a business with over 700 employees for the March of Dimes campaign . This year OSUMC efforts raised over $9,000 that will go to help babies that are born prematurely or sick. For more information on [...]

As seen on Channel 8: Getting Enough Milk

Choosing Milk
Many children do not get enough calcium and vitamin D. These nutrients are important in building strong bones, muscle function, blood clotting. We are learning a lot about vitamin D in chronic disease prevention, including diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer. Milk products are good sources of both of these nutrients, so making [...]

It’s National Foot Awareness Month!

Join us at Greater Grace to celebrate
National Foot Awareness Month
Foot Health Fair Sunday, April 28th 1 – 4 pm
Come for your free:
FOOT check
Blood pressure check
Circulation testing
Medication review
Information on diabetes
 
Greater Grace ~ 1010 E. 56th St. N. ~ Tulsa

Two Tasty Gift Ideas to Share with Family and Friends

Show a friend you care by giving a gift that is delicious.  Click here for Anna’s recipes that can be premixed, sealed in a decorative jar and then shared as a gift.  Anna Reinwald is a MS, RD/LD, CDE for the Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education at OSU Medical Center.
Almond Apricot Bar Cookies
“Beary Christmas” [...]

Healthy Holiday Tips from OSU Medical Center

Healthy Holiday Tips from OSU Medical Center
By DR. ERIN KRATZ
OSU Medical Center

Fall is the perfect season to begin healthy holiday habits. Erin Kratz, D.O. is a family practice physician with OSU Medical Center. She offers several tips to help start the season off right. Dr. Kratz encourages maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays so [...]

Need a healthy lunch for your student?

If you’re in need of a recipe for your child’s lunch, look no further.
Click here to get Anna’s recipe.
Anna Reinwand is a MS, RD/LD, CDE for the Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education at OSU Medical Center.

Prevent Youth Sports Injuries – Warm Up and Stretch Properly

For children summer means fun and more activity, especially outdoor and sports activities.  Stretching and flexibility often come naturally for most children.
When it comes to preventing youth sports injuries, many parents often ask these questions:

Does my child need to do specific stretches?
When and why should my child stretch?
What kinds of stretching exercises are best?

Just like [...]

Sports Physicals $25

Safe Sitter Class – June 11

Does your babysitter know how to handle emergencies? Are they a “safe sitter?”
Do they know what to do if someone is choking? If not, we can help.
Thousands of young adolescents across the country have been trained by Safe Sitter® to handle life-threatening emergencies. During the course, students will receive hands-on practice in basic life saving [...]