Constipation Among Infants and Youth
Constipation is a common complaint amongst pediatric patients. Constipation can include: two or fewer bowel movements per week, painful stooling, large and/or hard stools, straining while having a bowel movement and abdominal pain. Below is information about constipation for children of varied ages. Infants 1 month and older Exclusively breastfed infants can go up to 7 days […]
How Books Help Children Cope with Stress
We all want our children to feel safe and secure. Children look to their parents or caregivers to help them feel loved and protected when families are going through stressful times, are experiencing a perceived threat of danger, or are practicing physical distancing and must remain in their homes. One way to help your family […]
Your child has a cold. Now what?
Typically, colds (which are caused by viruses) can last 1-2 weeks. Symptoms vary and may include cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, fever, sore throat, stomach ache, headache and fatigue. If your child has mild symptoms and does not seem to be in any distress, it is okay to provide home care. Home or supportive care […]
It’s Cold Outside, So Be Prepared
Winter weather brings with it snow, sleet, ice and cool temperatures. While it comes as no surprise, many of us do not prepare for its arrival. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when […]
Learn to cook healthy meals with every budget
Cooking with Katie is a live daily cooking demonstration at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) to promote healthy eating habits and recipes. Learn how to cook for one, for a crowd, on a budget, heart healthy, to prevent or manage diabetes, and more. Cooking with Katie provides a cooking demonstration, recipe and food tasting to […]
Spicing Things Up In the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen is a great way to introduce children to new foods and harness their creativity. During the class, kids learn about healthy eating and food safety tips while cooking fun food that they enjoy. Children ages 6-to-11 years of age participate and learn about food safety, knife techniques and healthy cooking skills. […]
Fighting Childhood Obesity with Youth Programs
About one-in-five school-age children in the United States are considered obese. Childhood obesity is a major public health problem in the United States. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adolescent obesity has tripled since the 1970s. A wide range of factors can contribute to obesity in children, including genetics, metabolism, poor eating habits, […]
Don’t be a statistic
By: Rayni Lane Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, 1 of every 3 deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease or stroke. Every year, an estimated 785,000 Americans will have their first heart attack, and 470,000 will have another. Diabetes, […]
Tooth be told…
By: Dr. Euna Chang The statement, “you are what you eat” is true. Diet not only affects mental and physical health, but it significantly impacts oral health. If your diet consists of unhealthy foods, you too will be unhealthy. Eating junk foods high in sugar can lead to tooth erosion and cavities. The bacteria on […]
When in doubt, throw it out!
Tackling food safety is important when preparing food for any occasion, especially during outside events like picnics. Having a plan is key to protecting yourself from foodborne illness. Having a cooler, clean utensils, fresh water, soap and a food thermometer will help keep food safe. Make sure to take into account the temperature of the […]
Let’s TALK about it
By: Nicole Molake Oklahoma ranks number 20 for women who have lost their lives to domestic violence. The number is even more alarming for Native American and Alaska Native women. In fact, according to the Indian Law Resource Center, more than four-out-of-five Native American and Alaska Native women will be victims of abuse within their […]
Safely dispose of expired medications at OKCIC
By: Benjamin Sandecki Oklahoma City Indian Clinic recently collaborated with Assured Waste Solutions, a leading provider of cost effective solutions for the management, transportation, and destruction of regulated medical waste and unwanted prescription medications. The new MedDrop disposal kiosk prevents potential addictive substances from landing in the hands of young children, and ensures that individuals […]
