Funny Name, Serious Help… May 6, 2009

When I thought to do a story on cervical cerclage’s I asked several people if they had ever heard of them before.  Overwhelmingly, the response was “NO…What’s that?”  That tells me we’ve made the right story selection. 
A cervical cerclage is a little talked about surgical procedure that doctors say can help women who may otherwise [...]

The Great Debate April 22, 2009

Many women wonder…natural birth?  or cesarean section?  Well, statistics show that right now c-sections are one of the most common hospital procedures performed in the U-S.  There are many benefits to the procedure, but one local mom says what happens after some women leave the operating room isn’t being discussed.
The mother we spoke to always [...]

Mending Hearts April 11, 2009

“Your newborn needs open heart surgery.”  After 9 months of bonding with her unborn child, that’s the last thing any mother wants to hear!  But, as drastic as it sounds, statistics show that one in every 125 children will undergo this major procedure. 
We spoke to a mother who’s on a mission to make sure no one [...]

Here’s an Eye-Opener April 3, 2009

Optometrists have a new tool on their hands called the “optomap”.  It’s a digital scan that can diagnose serious problems.  They say it’s a revolutionary exam that’s increasing in popularity each day. 
Here’s why we found it interesting.  Optometrists say it not only spots normal eye diseases.  It also catches things like high blood pressure, high [...]

Superwoman Needs Sleep Too April 1, 2009

When is a mother’s work ever done?  I know many of you feel like you cook, clean, go to football and basketball games, dance and gymnastics meets.  Some of you work and there’s always a debate as to what you give up in order to balance it all.  Well ladies, the expert at Integris Sleep Disorders [...]

Time for Change March 25, 2009

Someone suffers a stroke nearly ever 45 seconds.  On average, someone dies of a stroke every 3 to 4 minutes.  But, doctors say if they can get to a stroke patient within 3 hours from the onset of a stroke, in most cases, not only can they save your life…they can totally reverse the effects [...]

Love Your Legs March 20, 2009

It’s finally spring and if you’re wondering whether or not you should slide into a pair of shorts as temperature rise…know this…you don’t have to let unsitely spider and varicose veins get in your way.  Sclerotherapy, also known as sclero, isn’t a “fix-all” but it can drastically change the look of your legs.  It’s now the [...]

Losing an Angel March 17, 2009

As you know, I’ve been updating you on Tallie Anderson’s condition each week here on the blog. Tallie was diagnosed with a rare blood disease one year ago.

Due to her Choctaw descent it took months to finally get the bone marrow transplant she so desperately needed to live. ‘What mattered’ to the Anderson family was [...]

Primetime for Planning March 13, 2009

Some people would say timing is everything when it comes to achieving pregnancy.  The PlanAhead test available online only promises to help you on your journey to pregnancy by timing your biological clock just right.  That might be a great idea for some women or couples thinking about trying conceive or thinking about when to [...]

Number 2 Cancer Killer March 10, 2009

 
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Dr. William Tierney at OU Cancer Institute says it’s a tragedy when they diagnose cancer in many patients because they haven’t undergone screenings.  With proper preventative measures, it’s estimated that 70% of all colon cancer can be prevented.  But, [...]