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Timmeni Stevens, D.O., with Utica Park Clinic at Hillcrest South, spoke with News On 6 about the rising number of pregnant women developing severe COVID-19 symptoms and how vaccination can help. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen a rise in severe illness and even death in our pregnant and postpartum patients. It’s at an alarming rate right now…

The summer presents common seasonal injury opportunities. Pamela Grafton, D.O., from Utica Park Clinic, shares possible threats and subsequent tips to keep you safe while enjoying the warm weather. • Sunburns: Exposure to the sun’s rays while outside can cause burns to unprotected skin. Tips: Use sunscreen with SPF of 30-plus and remember to reapply every two hours.…

With July 4 coming, so is the possibility for firework-related burn injuries. Here are a few tips on what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to fireworks, according to Apryl McGill, RN, Utica Park Clinic outpatient burn nurse. If a burn does occur: How to prevent firework burn injuries: What not to do:

June 21 is #ShadesforMigraine. Jaclyn Duvall, M.D., headache specialist with Utica Park Clinic, talks with @newson6 about bringing awareness to migraines. Duvall said the leading cause of disability in women ages 15-55 are migraines, which include 40 million Americans. “It’s incredibly common,” Duvall said. “It’s going misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed every day.” Check out the rest of…

June 14-20 is Men’s Health Awareness Week. Jeffrey Galles, D.O., chief medical officer at Utica Park Clinic, spoke about knowing your family history when it comes to the importance of men maintaining their regular health screenings. “Knowing your family history is really important, especially when you get into the 50s because that’s the time when family…

Because ticks can be more prevalent in late spring and summer, here’s what to do if you get a tick bite, according to Katie Jackson, M.D., pediatrician with Utica Park Clinic Claremore: 1. Inspect skin thoroughly on a regular basis. 2. If you find a tick, find a pair of tweezers or forceps. 3. Brace the…

With school ending, children will be spending more time outside and more time exposed to the sun. Hannah Howard, M.D., a dermatologist with Utica Park Clinic, said being conscious of the sun at a young age can help children as they get older. “Sun damage is cumulative,” Howard said. “If you start early in kids, it…

Sha-Rhonda Morton, D.O., with Utica Park Clinic has practiced family medicine since 2009. With people getting outside more frequently and allergies increasing during springtime, Morton shared her expertise on recognizing the difference between allergies or COVID-19 symptoms in this Q&A. Q: What are some common symptoms associated with allergies rather than COVID-19? A: Itchy nose,…

(March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Utica Park Clinic would like to thank all of our physicians for the dedication and passion they show for their patients. In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we would like to spotlight headache specialist Jaclyn Duvall, M.D.) Jaclyn Duvall, M.D., a headache specialist with Utica Park Clinic, wanted to pursue…

Endometriosis is a term you may have heard of but may not know much about. National Endometriosis Month is an initiative to educate people on this disorder in which tissue grows outside of the uterus in abnormal patterns. Symptoms of the disorder include intense pain and menstrual irregularities. Due to the normalization of menstrual pain, many cases…