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Being physically active is an important part of a healthy life.  It is why we are proud of the partnership with Owasso Public Schools with the PLAY program to educate our community about healthy choices. But when it comes to physical activity, how much should your child get? What kinds of activity are important? Do children need…

You may be familiar with the term “BPH” from commercials on the television or radio, but what does it mean and how does it affect your risk of developing prostate cancer? First, let’s understand what BPH stands for – benign prostatic hyperplasia. Benign means “not cancerous”. Hyperplasia means there is abnormal cell growth. BPH is…

In March, Bailey Medical Center, along with Hillcrest HealthCare System announced a new partnership with Tulsa Roughnecks as the official medical provider for the soccer team, providing day-to-day medical care and training for the players. Utica Park Clinic Owasso orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jon Orjala, attends all home games to provide care to players as needed. Not only…

The Adventures of the Bailey Bears is a photo journal of 14 Bailey Bears representing departments of Bailey Medical Center. The departments have creatively dressed and named their bears and will be sharing photos of the bears’ adventures beginning April 1 throughout the summer on our Bailey Medical Center Facebook page. Follow along and like,…

During pregnancy, the placenta plays a critical role in supplying a growing fetus with nutrients and water. The placenta also makes a variety of hormones to maintain the pregnancy. In early pregnancy, hormones can cause increased insulin secretion and decreased glucose produced by the liver, which can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels). As…

A new total knee replacement procedure is now available for nearly all patients requiring knee replacement surgery. This procedure requires a smaller incision, speeds recovery and offers a more natural feel than more traditional knee replacement systems. The ConforMIS iTotal G2 patient-specific knee replacement system utilizes the latest in 3D-printing technology to reconstruct the patient’s…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified a fast-moving virus, hitting the Midwest, as EV-D86. It was first discovered in the 1960s in California and has remained somewhat dormant until recently. More than 80 cases of EV-D86 have been reported this month. It is one of about 100 types of Enteroviruses, which are typically prevalent…

 There is nothing quite like watching the final pair come down the back nine Sunday afternoon with an unlikely victor about to sink the winning put. From the elusive green jacket Phil Mickleson won in 2004 (clinching his first major championship), to great comebacks as the 1999 U.S Ryder Cup team overcoming a 10-6 deficit…

“It’s a reflection of everybody as a whole,” says Owasso Fire Department Captain Aaron Greenburg of being recognized as the recipient of the Bailey Medical Center Community Star Award. “We just happened to be on duty that day. You can call anyone here, church or other organization, and you would have gotten the same response,…