The summer and fall months provide the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. Whether you prefer biking, canoeing, fishing hiking or some other activity, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in Oklahoma. In addition to applying sunscreen and staying hydrated, you’ll want to remember another safety issue: keep…

Get out and grow! Spending time in your flowerbed or vegetable patch not only adds curbside appeal, but it can also positively impact your health. Working around the garden can be physically, mentally and emotionally rewarding, even for those without the greenest of thumbs. Read more about the benefits of tending the garden below. Improves…

A hernia can happen to anyone and is much more than a simple muscle pull. A hernia occurs when an organ or bulge of tissue breaks through a hole in the muscles. The most common symptom of a hernia is a visible bulge in the affected area. Other symptoms of hernia may include weakness, pressure…

Utica Park Clinic is partnering with Tulsa Health Department dietitians Megan and Melissa for Facebook Live Cooking Classes. Below is the recipe from Megan and Melissa’s March 28th Facebook Live featuring Basic Hummus. To view this Facebook Live Cooking Class, click here: https://business.facebook.com/UticaPark/videos/1207598772747688/ Ingredients -(15-ounce) can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed (reserve the liquid) -2 tbsp extra…

According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three Americans is at risk for developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Some patients don’t realize that they are having kidney problems and many are unaware of the beginning symptoms. If you are experiencing conditions like high blood pressure, anemia (low amount of healthy red blood cells), weakening…

Utica Park Clinic is partnering with Tulsa Health Department dietitians Megan and Melissa for Facebook Live Cooking Classes. Below is the recipe from Megan and Melissa’s February 28th Facebook Live featuring Butternut and Barley Pilaf. To view this Facebook Live Cooking Class, click here: https://business.facebook.com/UticaPark/videos/2259041284336142/?busines… Butternut and Barley Pilaf 6 Servings Ingredients: -2 tsp. extra-virgin olive…

If you are living with diabetes, you are at a greater risk for heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure. Another vascular problem due to diabetes is poor circulation to the legs and feet. Many of these cardiovascular issues can start early in life and may go undetected and untreated for years which, unfortunately, can increase…

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The CDC also states that about 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Dr. Scott Fowler of Utica Park Clinic in Bixby shares the heart disease risk factors you can control and how…

According to the Union for International Cancer Control, 9.6 million people die from cancer every year, making cancer the second-leading cause of death worldwide. We talked with Utica Park Clinic medical oncologist, Dr. Laura Kyle Brett about why she pursued working in medical oncology, preventive measures you can take against cancer and the risk factors…

Utica Park Clinic is partnering with Tulsa Health Department dietitians Megan and Melissa for Facebook Live Cooking Classes. Below is the recipe from Megan and Melissa’s January 24th Facebook Live featuring Instant Pot Thai Style Peanut Carrot Soup. To view this Facebook Live Cooking Class, click here: https://business.facebook.com/UticaPark/videos/540324343111281/ Instant Pot Thai Style Peanut Carrot Soup Ingredients…