Successes and Savings
Story by Lissette Minges, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist First incorporated in 1898, Payne County Bank has a long history of taking great care of the citizens of Perkins and Payne County. Over the last […]
Healthy Living
Around Town: The New Year’s Resolutions Edition
Story by Ammie Bryant, Editor A new year brings new beginnings, a chance for a fresh start, and the hope for new opportunities to pursue your goals. While many of us make resolutions to be […]
TSET sets bold agenda to combat Tobacco use
Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program Tobacco use is the leading cause of illness and preventable death in Oklahoma. Every year, Smoking kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and […]
Grief and Holiday Survival
Story by Melody Crotts The holidays are approaching! The holidays are approaching! These words bring both joy and terror to the heart. In a perfect world, during the holidays, we would build wonderful memories, always […]
Untreated Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Story by Julia Byrd, H.I.S., Precision Hearing Solutions Many studies over the last few years have brought to light a link between hearing loss and dementia. These studies have found that hearing loss is associated […]
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Story by Sarah Gold, TSET Healthy Living Program Over the past ten years, e-cigarettes and vaping devices have become incredibly popular. Allegedly, the product was first created for adults who wished to stop smoking. But […]
Building a Resilient Payne County
By Carolynn MacAllister The Stillwater Community has launched a Resilience Coalition called Resilient Payne County after the showing of the documentary ”Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” on Apr. 4, 2017, at the OSU Student Union Theater. This documentary started […]
Caring for the Caregiver – Stillwater Style
Story Provided by Payne County Aging Advocates Stillwater and the surrounding community are bustling these days! So many people call this area home due to the friendly, fun, and supportive atmosphere. One growing subset of […]
New health series starts Sept. 24 at Stillwater Public Library
Media Release The Stillwater Public Library is teaming up with the Stillwater Medical Center (SMC) and the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative for another great health series. “Healthier Choices, Healthier You” is a six week program […]
Mindfulness and Aging
Story provided by Aging Advocates Balancing the demands that caregivers find themselves in is precarious as they are pulled between raising their own children, leading their own lives, and helping aging family or friends. Statistics […]