Volunteers report 100% retail tobacco compliance in Logan County

Local volunteers in collaboration with PreventionWorkz, the Regional Prevention Resource center recently conducted tobacco “reward reminder visits” throughout Logan County.  The program, funded through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse services, is an educational campaign reminding retailers to check identifications to prevent underage sales. 

Mercy Hospital Logan County closes surgery unit

Mercy Hospital in Logan County has closed their existing surgery unit. The hospital tells Guthrie News Page a decision will be shared as to what may happen to the operating room full-time in the coming weeks.

Husen joins Mercy Clinic in Guthrie

 

As a Mercy physician, Dr. Stephanie Husen enjoys being involved in a patient’s whole health care experience — from preventative health maintenance to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Mercy Hospital Logan County offers services to bridge the gap from hospital to home

When caregivers provided options for skilled care services after Bill Wheeler’s knee replacement surgery and three-night hospital stay in Oklahoma City in October, he didn’t hesitate to choose Mercy Hospital Logan County.                   

Mercy Clinic introduces orthopedic surgery team in Guthrie

Mercy Clinic welcomes Dr. William Hale II, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and R. B. Chico Rogers, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics, to Mercy Hospital Logan County’s specialty clinic.

Mercy Hospital Logan County begins offering specialized wound care services

GUTHRIE, Okla. – Beginning this month, Mercy Hospital Logan County will offer wound care services every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is another way Mercy is providing access to specialty services closer to home for the community.

Heal a wound, save a leg: patient shares experiences at Mercy Hospital Logan County

For 73-year-old Jim Tresner, therapy services offered at Mercy Hospital Logan County saved him time, money and possibly his leg.

Nine Mercy hospitals in Oklahoma now offer Telestroke Services‏

KINGFISHER, Okla.  When Stephen Baustert noticed his wife’s face drooping on the right side one July afternoon, he knew she was likely having a stroke and needed to get to the hospital immediately.

Mercy Hospital to host free Community Diabetes Education Classes in November‏

In celebration of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Mercy Hospital Logan County will host free weekly diabetes education classes every Tuesday throughout November.

Letter to the Editor: OP-ED: An opportunity for Logan County

It’s not every day that a large group of local business owners and doctors come together to make a substantial financial and personal commitment to making a difference in our community. That day is here, and it deserves a chance for a thorough review to determine if it’s the right fit for our community.