Health

Advances in cardiovascular surgery have come a long way throughout the years. Beating heart surgery, also known as off-pump heart surgery because of the absence of the heart-lung bypass machine, is one of these great advances and is transforming patient outcomes for heart operations. Dr. David Miller, a board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon who is in group practice with South Tulsa Cardiovascular Specialists and is the department chair for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at SouthCrest Hospital, is the only surgeon in Tulsa currently performing this complicated surgery.

It was January 23, 2010. Five-year-old Emma went to wake up her mommy. Stephanie didn’t respond. Her father, Chris, was running last minute errands for a fishing trip. He walked in the door to a tornado. Trash was everywhere, and he didn’t see Stephanie. Emma told him “Mommy is still sleeping,” which was very unusual for that hour.

With all the things we as parents have to remember, applying sunscreen to wiggly bodies can seem like too much. We may find ourselves wondering if all that SPF stuff is really that important.

Are you experiencing throbbing, burning pain in your legs? If so, you may have or may be developing varicose veins. Approximately 25 million people in the United States suffer from varicose veins.

“Varicose veins are a common condition in the United States, affecting up to 15 percent of men, and up to 25 percent of women,” says John A. Carabello, D.O., board-certified cardio-thoracic and vascular surgeon with a special interest in varicose veins.

What are varicose veins?

Oklahoma Black Nurses Association plans community education and support

Wendy Williams started Oklahoma’s first chapter of the National Black Nurses Association in February of this year, which was a life-long dream for her.

Spring is a beautiful time of year! The weather is nice, the flowers are blooming and the sneezing begins. Yes, folks, along with spring fever comes spring allergies.
We all enjoy the changing of the seasons but not all of the allergens that come along with it! Allergies can present themselves in many forms from itchy noses and watery eyes, to cold and flu like symptoms. However, with a little bit of knowledge and understanding of what allergies are, they can be managed through what is typically a beautiful season.

What is an allergy?

Diabetes affects 23.6 million people in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 5.7 million Americans who currently have “pre-diabetes” yet are unaware of their condition.

What is diabetes?
Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, needed to convert sugars, starches and other food into an energy source for daily life.

SouthCrest Physician Takes the “Die” Out of Diet

Have you ever noticed the word “die” in diet? To be healthy, you don’t have to die-t, just live it! Obtaining and maintaining proper health is a challenge for most of us in this fast-paced world we live in. However, with the right tools and knowledge, obtaining proper health is just that — obtainable!

Health and nutrition can be overwhelming and confusing, especially since there is so much information –not all medically correct – available on the subject.

Family Health
Keys to a Healthy Heart
SouthCrest Cardiology Group is keeping your Family’s Heart Healthy

Cardiovascular disease affects over 17 million people in the United States. You may be thinking those affected are only older adults, but they are not. “Due to the obesity epidemic and the rapid growth in diabetes amongst children and young adults, cardiovascular disease is beginning earlier in life,” says Arash Karnama, D.O., a board-certified cardiologist at SouthCrest Hospital. “Healthy hearts need not be about one person; it needs to be a family affair.”

The Natural Mom
Chills Out
by Holly Wall

I’m normally pretty good about practicing what I preach in this column. But when last month’s electric bill topped $200, I knew I needed to be more responsible about my energy use.