News items from the Stillwater Medical Center. en-us Juvo PHP Framework, The Juvo Group http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/20 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/20 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/18 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/18 Stillwater, Okla. -- The numbers don't add up. Twelve percent of all women in the United States will battle invasive breast cancer. Three percent of all women in the United States lose that battle. So why are only half of U.S. women over 40 years old receiving their recommended annual screening mammogram? Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/19 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/19 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/17 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/17 Note: Save Old Favorite Pictures Now Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/16 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/16 Stillwater, Okla. -- In February 2012, Stillwater Medical Center (SMC) proactively began pulse oximetry screenings on all newborns. The screening provides information to pediatricians to make an informed decision on whether further diagnostic testing for possible heart defects is needed. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/15 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/15 Stillwater, Okla. --Imagine losing your speech, mobility, independence and more, all the while knowing it could have been prevented. When minutes, even seconds, dramatically alter your medical outcome, you need timely, accurate treatment. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/14 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/14 Stillwater Medical Center Enhances Patient Care and Safety by Sharing Data Between its Vital Signs Monitors and Hospital Information System Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/13 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/13 Stillwater, Okla. -- Today is all about the quick fix. People prefer solutions that come in nice packages -- often pill bottles with easy to follow instructions. But, what happens to the patient whose wound simply will not heal? Where do you turn when a pill cannot treat your condition? Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/12 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/12 Stillwater, Okla. -- Stillwater Medical Center recently awarded $4500 in Heart of the Community mini-grants to seven local wellness programs aimed at improving the health of Payne County residents. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/11 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/11 Stillwater, Okla. -- From housekeeper to nurse, Dee Grimmett has worked diligently to improve her life and the lives of those she serves, all with the help of her Stillwater Medical Center team. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/10 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/10 Stillwater, Okla. -- Stillwater Medical Center is making new patient safety medication kits available to patients and their families. The kits include a medication form for keeping track of current medications, a protective sleeve to hold the form as well as an insulated bag to carry all medications to the hospital and doctors' office visits. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/9 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/9 Between contractions, the race to the hospital, delivery, recovery and bringing home baby, few parents have time to truly understand each medical charge and every mandatory procedure. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/4 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/4 It was a regular day on the rehab floor at Stillwater Medical Center until the boisterous conversation of four men attracted attention to the fact that they're all War World II veterans and two served in the same European Theater! Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/5 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/5 Stillwater, Okla.-- Barbara Charles heads up Stillwater Medical Center's Adopt-A-Family program each Christmas. For the last 13 years, departments throughout Stillwater Medical Center voluntarily provide Christmas to Stillwater and Perkins families with identified hardships. The 2009 season saw a need that was greater than ever and was matched with a community ready to meet it. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/6 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/6 Stillwater, Okla.-- Total Health physical therapist Pam Wimberley recently received recognition by The McKenzie Institute as a Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy practitioner. Wimberley is now one of 24 Certified MDT therapists in Oklahoma and the only certified therapist in the Stillwater area. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/7 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/7 Stillwater, Okla.-- In honor of National Rehabilitation Week, Stillwater Medical Center's Rehab Center hosted the annual rehab patient reunion on September 21st. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00 GMT http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/8 http://www.stillwater-medical.org/news/id/8