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Nurse Practitioner Makes Personal and Professional Strides at Bailey
Read more: Nurse Practitioner Makes Personal and Professional Strides at BaileyTracy Foster, nurse practitioner at Bailey Medical Center, has been working as a nurse for more than 28 years. Throughout her career, she has held numerous positions, with her current role at The Center for Bariatrics having the most profound impact on her. Prior to working within the Hillcrest system, Foster worked in homecare and…
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An unexpected Christmas gift
Read more: An unexpected Christmas giftJeffery Grimes will not soon forget his experience at Bailey Medical Center, and the wise decision of one doctor. It was a decision that may have saved his life. In September 2020, Christopher Cole, D.O., performed bariatric surgery on the Ripley resident at Bailey in Owasso. The surgery was a success as Grimes lost more…
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God’s Not Sending You that Far Not to Bring You Home
Read more: God’s Not Sending You that Far Not to Bring You HomeSarah Hair is a nurse in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) at Bailey Medical Center, an Ardent facility in Owasso, Oklahoma. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, her hospital, which specializes in surgical weight loss procedures, closed temporarily due to the Governor’s order suspending bariatric surgeries. As Chief Executive Officer Keith Mason was…
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5 Behaviors to Master Before Bariatric Surgery
Read more: 5 Behaviors to Master Before Bariatric SurgeryTime Management: Be realistic and honest with yourself about how much time you have available to dedicate to preparing for bariatric surgery. You may be ready for surgery once you have made time in your daily schedule for these four basic tasks: movement (i.e. physical activity/exercise), nutrition (i.e. meal preparation and eating), sleep (adequate sleep is vital),…
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All I want for Christmas is . . .
Read more: All I want for Christmas is . . .If you thought the next words were “my two front teeth,” that’s not quite the subject of this blog. What this really meant is that it’s that time of year again. People are probably asking what to get your for Christmas. As a bariatric patient, your nutrition must change. That means not only what you…
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Highlighting the Importance of Sleep Hygiene
Read more: Highlighting the Importance of Sleep HygieneNational Sleep Awareness Week is March 11-17, the National Sleep Foundation’s annual event promoting sleep health. A decent night of rest is essential for feeling rested and refreshed. Achieving a great sleep starts with setting yourself up for success through proper sleep hygiene. We spoke with Deborah Haring, sleep technician at the Sleep Center at Bailey Medical Center,…
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Registered Dietitian on How to Start Eating Clean
Read more: Registered Dietitian on How to Start Eating CleanSwitching to a cleaner eating routine isn’t about jumping on a fad diet. Instead, it’s about creating a healthier lifestyle that focuses on paying attention to what you put in your body and learning about your relationship with food. It can sound daunting, but transitioning to clean eating doesn’t have to be done in one…
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Weight Loss Surgery Changes Independence Woman’s Life
Read more: Weight Loss Surgery Changes Independence Woman’s LifeFor Jennifer Palmer being there for her family was the incentive she needed to go after the life she long dreamed of. Jennifer, a resident of Independence, Kansas, turned to The Center for Bariatrics at Bailey Medical Center in Owasso to make her dream a reality*. “I was tired of trying every new fad diet…
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Fads Fade, Lifestyle Lasts: Bailey Medical Center Dietitian Dives Into Latest Diet Trends
Read more: Fads Fade, Lifestyle Lasts: Bailey Medical Center Dietitian Dives Into Latest Diet TrendsRené Norman, a registered dietitian with Bailey Bariatrics, means what she says when she tells patients to ditch the fad diets and stick to committing to a healthy lifestyle. “It’s not about following the latest dieting fad,” Norman said. “It’s about finding an eating pattern that helps you achieve your health goal that you can…
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6 Diabetes Myths Busted for Good
Read more: 6 Diabetes Myths Busted for GoodThere are 30 million people in the United States living with diabetes, but one in four do not even know they are living with this condition. In addition to those millions, another 84 million adults, teenagers and children have prediabetes, but 90% are unaware. These numbers show the need to bring awareness to diabetes and…
