Urinary Incontinence: What you need to know
By: Elizabeth Yates, PTA, CFPS What is incontinence? Incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine or bowel. It is very common, and affects over 33 million Americans with over 75% of them being women. There are several types of incontinence, but the most common is stress incontinence, which affects about 15 million women in the […]
Warning Signs of Diabetic Retinopathy
By: Dr. Fred K. Lee, O.D. Diabetes can lead to damage to the sensory tissue that covers the back of the eye, aka the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy. In fact, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. However, the good news is that early blindness due to diabetic retinopathy […]
Tis the Season for Sneezing
By Melanie Claborn, PharmD, BCACP Do you have a runny or stuffy nose that doesn’t seem to go away? If yes, then you may have allergic rhinitis. What is allergic rhinitis? It means allergies in the nose. Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common illnesses and can affect people of all ages. […]
Fight the Flu. Get Vaccinated.
By: Yvette Morrison, Pharm.D, BCPS, FASHP Getting a flu vaccine is an essential part of protecting you and your family’s health. Although the effectiveness of influenza vaccine varies from season to season, the public health importance of annual vaccination cannot be overemphasized. During the 2019-20 influenza season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Are E-Cigarettes Safe?
By: Steve Tran, DPh. E-cigarettes are known by many different names. They’ve been called “e-cigs”, “vapes”, “e-hookahs”, “mods”, “pods”, “JUUL” and more. They come in many different shapes and sizes, but they all do the same thing. E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. Some e-cigarettes look like […]
A Journey of Resiliency
By: Ashton Gatewood, MPH, RN, CPH There are many paths in life, but the American Indian community strives to support its people every step of the way. One of Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) staff has felt that support and wants to spread her inspirational story in hopes that it will help bring a sense […]
Fighting to survive
By: Stephanie Harris, BSN, RN, OPN-CG Cancer can be one of the most frightening words a person can hear in their lifetime. According to American Cancer Society, each year about 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American […]
OKCIC reaches out to the community with FREE COVID-19 vaccines
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is giving back to the community one vaccine at a time OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, aims to help end the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic by giving back to the community through offering the […]
Warm weather brings food safety to the forefront
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic promotes food safety this summer. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, promotes food safety during this picnic and camping season. Having a plan is key to protecting yourself from foodborne illness. Make sure you […]
Be weather prepared this storm season
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic reminds Oklahomans to practice physical distancing measures this tornado season OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, wants you to stay safe this tornado season. “Staying informed about the weather is the best way to […]
Seva Foundation Grant Assists in COVID-19 Dental Health Care Needs
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic receives funding to purchase respirators to resume dental practices OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, received grant funding from Seva Foundation to support the dental department with the purchase of halo respirators. The coronavirus […]
Your Valentine shouldn’t be violent
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic providing health and wellness services to American Indians in central Oklahoma, is bringing awareness to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26% of women and 15% of men […]
