Local surgeon offers non-surgical weight loss option, gives patients hope
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Ronnie Keith, DO, a bariatric surgeon at Norman Regional Health System, is now offering Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) as a non-surgical weight loss option for his patients. The ESG, also known as the accordion procedure, is an endoscopic procedure in which the inside of the patient’s stomach is sewn on the left side, creating a sleeve similar to Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery without actually removing any part of the stomach.
Norman Regional, Xenex team up to ‘Disinfect Your Device’
Friday, January 25, 2019
Norman Regional Health System and Xenex are teaming up to professionally disinfect the public’s devices this cold and flu season. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, you and your family are invited to Disinfect Your Device at Norman Regional Moore’s Conference Center, 700 S. Telephone Rd. in Moore.
Congratulations to Cleveland County’s Certified Healthy Oklahoma Awardees
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Cleveland County Health Department is proud to announce that 85 local entities have been awarded Certified Healthy status for 2018. Certified Healthy Oklahoma is a free statewide certification that recognizes entities going above and beyond to make health and wellness a priority for all.
Norman Regional obtains primary care clinic, new providers
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Norman Regional Health System recently obtained Southmoore Medical Clinic, a family medicine clinic located in south Oklahoma City near Moore that is home to providers Keith R. Layne, DO, and Mandi Brown, APRN, CNP. The clinic’s new name will be Norman Regional Primary Care—West Moore and is located at 14800 S. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City.
Norman Regional receives multiple achievement awards for cardiac care
Friday, January 4, 2019
Norman Regional Health System recently received three awards for excellence in the care of heart attack patients.
Your Medical Equipment Needs Covered at Norman Regional Home Medical Equipment
Friday, December 21, 2018
Because of a change in Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies, beginning Jan. 1, 2019 Medicare beneficiaries may now purchase most, if not all, of their durable medical equipment at Norman Regional’s Home Medical Equipment store.
New Individual Market Plan, Harmony by Medica, Introduced in Oklahoma
Monday, December 17, 2018
Medica has announced a new health plan option for the 2019 coverage year for individuals and families in Oklahoma.
OB/GYN joins Norman Regional Care for Women team
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Laurel Jordan, DO, is the newest obstetrician/gynecologist to join Norman Regional’s team of OB/GYNs at Care for Women.
Patient attends 100 visits to Pulmonary Rehab in preparation for lung transplant
Monday, November 26, 2018
Patrick Tsotaddle, 45, has been patiently waiting on the call that a pair of healthy lungs are ready for him for 10 months. In the meantime, he’s been preparing his lungs for his surgery with biweekly trips to Norman Regional Health System’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Stroke patient thankful to return to work
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Jim “Steve” Mayhan has more to be thankful for this November as he returns to work after suffering from a severe stroke earlier this year.