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One of the ways OU Health lives into our mission and values is by taking care of our community. This morning our mobile mammography unit spent time at the Devon Energy Tower in Downtown Oklahoma City. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is a significant concern, representing 30% of all new female cancers diagnosed annually. Early detection through screenings such as mammograms can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery. Schedule your mammogram today! Learn more about OU Health's breast screening options: https://lnkd.in/gkjkCpZt

After a nationwide search, Dr. Michel Torbey, M.D., MBA, MPH, FAAN, FANA, FNCS, FAHA, has been named Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and the Clinical Service Chief of Neurology at OU Health. He will also hold the Kathryn G. and Doss Owen Lynn, MD Chair in Neurology. In addition to his clinical responsibilities with OU Health, he will have educational and research responsibilities for the university, driving the academic health system’s three-part mission of clinical care, research and education. Torbey is a nationally recognized physician scientist in neurology and neurocritical care. Torbey will begin in his role Sept. 1, 2024.

Epic Charter Schools and OU Health are collaborating to provide expert medical care to Epic’s more than 30,000 students through a telehealth program beginning this fall that will provide school-based, virtual medical care, regardless of their insurance status. OU Health and Epic Charter Schools will offer the service to all Epic students for sick visits, chronic disease management and some behavioral health conditions. Each school is equipped with telehealth software and associated diagnostic devices that will allow them to perform comprehensive virtual health examinations in school.

Our President & CEO, Richard Lofgren, M.D., MPH, has earned recognition as one of the “96 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know in 2024” by Becker's Healthcare. This nomination-based selection highlights executives who are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, leading research and ushering in innovative medical solutions and discoveries. Academic medical center CEOs play a key role in care delivery, guiding organizations that provide access to advanced technologies, groundbreaking research and novel clinical trials. As OU Health’s inaugural CEO, Dr. Lofgren has been at the helm of progress — aligning the organization’s culture, taking key steps to stabilize finances and improve credit outlooks, expanding specialized services and technology, as well as focusing on improving access to lifesaving treatments for all Oklahomans. Join us in congratulating Dr. Lofgren for this recognition! Read more about this honor: https://lnkd.in/exgMYDTU

We recently helped about 3,000 students kickoff the new school year at the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Back to School Bash which took place over two weekends. As the presenting and exclusive healthcare sponsor, OU Health donated 2,000 backpacks and other school supplies. Volunteers helped students pick a book from the ReadOKC On the Go Book Bus, sponsored by OU Health. In addition, we offered health services and signed families up for our telehealth platform, giving them virtual access to our Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health experts. OU Health team members were on hand to chat about our Healthcare Careers Explorers program which introduces the next generation of healthcare workers to potential careers.

I am thrilled to announce the graduation of Cohort 12 from OU Health’s Nurse Residency Program! This graduation marks not only the completion of their first year in nursing practice, but also the beginning of an incredible journey in their nursing careers. I am proud of their hard work and look forward to their continued contributions to drive the highest quality of care for our patients. This 12-month program contains ongoing structured learning opportunities, a strong network of social support and mentoring, and preparation to obtain national certification in a chosen specialty area. With an evidence-based curriculum designed by Vizient, Inc and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nurse residents are given the support necessary to successfully bridge the transition from student to practicing nurse. A program of this kind is invaluable to the growth of a nurse’s career.  Are you interested in building a strong foundation for a successful nursing career? Discover how our Nurse Residency Program can support your transition from student to practicing nurse. Visit https://lnkd.in/gW3WBHGK to learn more. 

Join us for OU Health's Second Annual Spine Symposium on Aug. 23 and 24, 2024. Neurosurgeon Dr. Hakeem Shakir, M.D. shares: "This conference aims to enhance the expertise and performance of healthcare professionals who treat patients diagnosed with stroke, fostering advancements in their knowledge and skills." Friday's networking event at Vast will feature the keynote speakers and topics below: - Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, M.D. | University of Chicago Health System and Policy Interventions for Acute Stroke - Dr. Anne Alexandrov, Ph.D | University of Tennessee Management of Factor Xa Inhibitor-Related Acute Major Bleeding Check out the full symposium schedule and register today: https://lnkd.in/gDfbqBcz

We are beyond grateful to OnCue Marketing, LLC and its customers for their generous donation to our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Your support is truly making a difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. Your commitment to giving back helps us provide the highest level of care and ensures that every infant gets the best start possible. We are inspired by your dedication and kindness. Thank you for partnering with us to make a positive impact on Oklahoma. Together, we’re making miracles happen.

Join pediatric neurosurgeon, Ira Bowen, D.O., for an informative doc talk on Sacral Dimple and Tethered Spinal Cord on Aug. 14 at noon. Geared towards pediatric primary care providers, this virtual doc talk will cover the cause and effects, diagnosis, treatment options, and provide guidance for when children should see a specialist. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJ6beC5k