Oklahoma to See Dangerous Wind Chills
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Dr. Raghuveer Vedala talks about the dangerous temperatures and wind chills are expected to mark winter’s arrival in Oklahoma this week. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less at wind chill values of 18 degrees below zero or lower.
Norman Regional 12 Days of Christmas blood drive
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Norman Regional Health System is partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to invite the public to participate in one of three 12 Days of Christmas community blood drives. The first drive is taking place Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Norman Regional HealthPlex, 3300 Healthplex Parkway, Norman, OK 73072.
5 Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can help stop germs from spreading from one person to another.
Anesthesia
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Learn about Anesthesia.
Norman Regional National Influenza Vaccination Week
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your children, family, and friends. However, as holiday cheer spreads, so can flu, with potentially serious complications. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to stay protected against flu.
What You Need to Know About Kidney Disease
Monday, December 5, 2022
Kendral Knight, MD, helps answer some common questions surrounding kidney disease.
Norman Regional Health System Receives OHA Excellence in Quality for Innovation Award
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Norman Regional’s Orthopedic Centers of Excellence submitted a project for the work the emergency rooms have done, which earned them the Innovation in Demonstrating Clinical Quality and Patient Outcomes award.
Cold, Flu or COVID-19?: What You Need to Know
Monday, November 28, 2022
With the COVID-19 vaccine widely available, we can get vaccinated to protect against the flu too — a potentially serious yet preventable illness.
Keep Thanksgiving Leftovers Safe for Weekend Meals
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Norman Regional Health System wants to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day, as you expect, comes with a lot of food. Friends and family gather for hours on end chatting and catching up while bonding over a filling meal. After your plate is clear of turkey and the gravy is soaked up by your dinner roll, what do you do with all the leftovers?
Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Week
Friday, November 18, 2022
This week (November 18th to 24th) is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of appropriate antibiotic use and to emphasize the dangers of antibiotic resistance.