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Elaine Stewart has used the most vulnerable moment of her life, which occurred more than 30 years ago, to motivate herself and hopes to the do the same for others in honor of National Nurses Week. “It’s a mindset,” said Stewart, a RN in pre-admission testing at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital. “Could it have…

The following letter was sent to Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Administration from an individual who had recently undergone spinal surgery. Dear Mr. Gastineau, On June 18, I had a spinal surgery and was admitted to Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital (TSSH). I had never heard of this hospital as one having patients, but I…

When it comes to colon cancer, there are two sides to the story. First, it is one of the most common, yet treatable forms of cancer when detected early. Second, rates are declining for those 50 and older; however, they are increasing for people under the age of 50. Colon cancer screening, such as a colonoscopy, helps…

The thrill of jumping into the pool on a warm summer day is one of the highlights of the season for 5-year-old Charlie Armstrong. Escaping the heat and the sounds of the world above, Charlie takes advantage of the limited time before school is back in session and the pool closes to take a deep…