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Teen Suicide: Learning to Recognize the Warning Signs

Many teen suicides can be prevented if warning signs are detected and appropriate intervention is conducted.


The reasons

No two teenagers are alike, but there are some common reasons they consider suicide.

Many teens who attempt suicide do so during an acute crisis in reaction to some conflict with peers or parents.


Such conflicts are common among teens, but those who attempt suicide are particularly reactive to them because they:

 

Belly Fat and Your Heart Health

Belly fat is a nuisance. It makes clothes fit tight. It doesn’t go away easily. And it’s bad for your health. For most of us, we tend to focus on how to lose our belly fat for purposes of looking and feeling better. There are countless articles on tips for losing belly fat or the best foods to fight belly fat. Belly fat, though, is not just a problem for vanity.

 

Men & Cancer: Early Detection and What Not to Ignore

Early detection and treatment are key to surviving cancer. Both men and women can greatly improve their outcomes if they recognize the symptoms of cancer early. Would you know what to look for? We have broken down a list for men specifically. Please share this important life-saving information with your friends and family. If you have any questions about these symptoms specific to your health, contact your primary care physician.


Changes in Breast Mass

 

Blind Faith: Hillcrest Employee Trains Blind Runner for First Tulsa Run Race

Randy Howard lost his sight at the age of 3.  Since then, he has been conquering the world with his sights set high.  This year Randy will run in his first Tulsa Run 5k race.  He will be ready for the race October 27 in large part due to dedication, not only his own, but also that of Mary Ann Knell. 

 

West Nile Virus Cases in Oklahoma, Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has issued a public warning for Oklahomans to take precautions when outdoors, as the height of the West Nile season nears.  So far, a total of 55 cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Oklahoma, with 14 of those in Tulsa County, the most of any county.

 

Shark Week Returns: What We Can Learn from a Shark's Diet

This is the 25th anniversary of Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week.” The popular show has become a viewing frenzy for fans who have an up-close look at one of the most feared animals in their natural habitat. From the comfort of living rooms, 20+ million viewers peer into the daily lives of sharks. There are more than 400 types of sharks of all sizes and colors. However, when we think of sharks, typically our next thought is what they eat.

 

Back to School Basics: Overall Health Checklist

It is that time of year again.  Parents, teachers and children are starting a new year with freshly sharpened pencils, clean sheets of paper and expectations that this school year will be a great one.  It is also that time of year when hundreds of children fill the halls at the first bell, leaving sun-filled days of summer but not necessarily the germs behind.  As we gather together for nine months of academic achievement, here is an overall health checklist to get everyone off to a healthy start.

 

Making Unconditional Acceptance Possible, Burn Center Employees Volunteer at Burn Camp

Once a year two worlds come together to achieve the seemingly impossible.  On one side, a group of children step foot onto the grounds of Dry Gulch, USA and into the streets of the Old West.  On the other side, counselors leave their day jobs as firefighters, nurses and physical therapists to see anxious new faces and relieved familiar ones.

 

Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness

The amount of TV preschoolers watch seems to contribute to what their waist size and athletic abilities will be when they reach fourth grade, researchers report.


The study, from researchers at the University of Montreal and Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital in Canada, found that every hour of TV children aged 2½ to 4½ years old watched not only added to their waistline but also affected their ability to perform in sports.

 

A Summer of Hands On Experience

Every Summer the doors at Hillcrest open up a new world for inquisitive minds, helpful hands, and eager attitudes.  For 8 weeks, new faces greet patients, physicians, nurses, and staff.  With the sounds of 3-ring binders closing, envelopes being stuffed, and the ER towel warming drawer continually opening and shutting, it’s a sign that a few more Official teal shirts are on campus.  

 
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