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Having good communication and a strong relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best ways you can protect your long-term health. Whether you’re in your 20s and starting to build healthy habits or staying active well into your later years, knowing the right questions to ask can turn a routine appointment…

Dr. Theresa Horton with Utica Park Clinic in Owasso discusses a new study examining smartphone ownership and reading comprehension in children. A new study is raising questions about how early children should get their own smartphones and whether having one could affect learning. Dr. Theresa Horton with Utica Park Clinic in Owasso said the study…

If you had a mammogram recently, it may have shown that you have dense breasts. Although this finding is common, many people aren’t sure what this means or how it may affect their health. Having dense breast tissue isn’t something you can see or feel, but it can make breast cancer harder to detect on…

Joint pain can affect your everyday quality of life. However, prioritizing your orthopedic health ahead of time can make the difference between a minor orthopedic injury and a debilitating condition. Whether you’re feeling the first twinges of joint pain or still feeling spry and nimble, we’ve compiled a few steps you can take to improve…

Pediatrician Dr. Theresa Horton with Utica Park Clinic in Owasso joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss why recess is important for growing children. Dr. Horton said breaks from classroom learning give children time for cognitive rest, physical activity and social interaction. She said those breaks can help children process new information and…

Catching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…

Pregnancy comes with many bodily changes, some more common than others. One bodily change can be a postpartum hernia. If you feel slight pressure or see a protrusion on your abdomen or C-section scar, you may have a hernia. These aren’t overly common, but they do happen, affecting about 5% of new mothers. Understanding what…

A new battle Andrea McGowan, a 50-year-old mother of three, was initially overwhelmed by test results revealing she had breast cancer. But thanks to the quick and comprehensive care of teams at Utica Park Clinic and OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Hillcrest, she is well-equipped to fight it.  McGowan’s doctors saw a spot on…

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee’s recent decisions could impact how your family gets vaccinated. To help break down what changed and what didn’t, News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with Dr. Mandy Griffin, a pediatrician at Utica Park Clinic in Tulsa. Click here to view the story online. The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee just wrapped up two…