Serving the Entire Family
05/04/2012
Having a child in the hospital can be stressful for a parent. That's why the social services department at The Children's Center works to provide services not only to the patients, but the entire family. Read More
Bug Off! 3 Tips in 30 Seconds
04/30/2012
Predictions of a fierce bug season are prompting physicians at The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic to urge parents to take safety measures against mosquito-borne diseases.
There are a number of things you can do to help avoid mosquito bites and control the number of mosquitoes in and around your home. Read More
There are a number of things you can do to help avoid mosquito bites and control the number of mosquitoes in and around your home. Read More
A Mother's Love
04/30/2012
As you walk down the halls of The Children’s Center, it is easy to recall the joy former patient Heston Bock brought to the staff.
The one-year-old blonde-haired boy was often seen roaming the hallways in his new electric wheelchair with a large smile on his face. Read More
The one-year-old blonde-haired boy was often seen roaming the hallways in his new electric wheelchair with a large smile on his face. Read More
Music Therapist Wins Harmony Award
04/11/2012
The Children’s Center is proud to announce Rachel Nowels, Board Certified Music Therapist at The Children’s Center, has been awarded the Harmony Award by the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association. The award honors members who have made outstanding and significant contributions to the profession in the areas of education, clinical practice, research, and/or service. Read More
OKC Barons visit the Center
03/28/2012
Goalies, Defensemen, and Centers all stopped by The Children's Center today to visit the kids. The Oklahoma City Barons Hockey Team took a break from the ice to laugh and play a little air hockey with patients here. Watch this video to see why the players enjoy giving back to the community! Read More
Christopher's Story
03/27/2012
Rosa Ramirez thought her four-month pregnancy checkup would go as smoothly as her previous appointments. Full of excitement for the baby growing inside her, Rosa was given the grim news…her baby was curled into a tiny ball, not moving. His abdomen was fluid filled causing it to be bigger than his head. His spine, instead of being straight, was more like a squiggly line. Doctors said the baby would not survive past Rosa’s six month of pregnancy. Read More
Blame it on Allergy Season
03/27/2012
Runny nose, congestion, watery eyes…all three are symptoms that the spring allergy season has arrived in Oklahoma.
The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic is seeing an increase in the number of children with seasonal allergy symptoms partially due to a mild winter. Read More
The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic is seeing an increase in the number of children with seasonal allergy symptoms partially due to a mild winter. Read More
Flu and RSV Season Surging Late
02/27/2012
The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic is strongly suggesting that parents bring in their children to receive their flu vaccination if they have yet to do so. Doctors are seeing a surge of flu cases for the first time this season, causing them to remind the public about precautions to take during the flu season. Doctors say it’s important to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often with soap and water, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Read More
The Children’s Center Named Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business
02/27/2012
The Children’s Center is the proud recipient of the 2011 Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Award. The award recognizes businesses that are working to improve Oklahoma’s health by providing health and wellness opportunities for their employees. The program started in 2003 by the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, Oklahoma Turning Point Council, The State Chamber and Oklahoma State Department of Health. Read More
Four Students Help Celebrate Black History Month
02/27/2012
In honor of Black History Month, the education department at The Children’s Center worked with four children to select someone who they consider a hero to submit for the 2012 NBA Thunder Black History Heroes Challenge. While it was a tough race between President Obama, actor Will Smith, and Thunder star Kevin Durant, education nurse Sydney Stell at The Children’s Center was announced as the group favorite. Read More