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With the warmest and brightest days of summer upon us, we find ourselves spending more time in the sun. A lot of people are enjoying the outdoors for summer-related activities including exercising, swimming, biking or even playing Pokémon Go! No matter the activity, as the summer days are longer, it is hotter than any other…

As we reach the hottest days of summer, there have already been several excessive heat warnings issued. Families who have plans to travel or be outdoors in the heat need to take precautions during these high temperatures. There are several safety tips for families to be aware of, but one main focus should be your skin care…

The dog days of summer are upon us, and by now nearly everyone has heard the recommendation to apply sunscreen before heading outdoors. Our faces, arms and legs typically receive the most attention for sunscreen, but one place that we need to be mindful of is our hands. Hands are vulnerable to the sun in…

When needing medical attention, sometimes it is not always clear where to go to receive it. There are many factors to consider depending on the situation, such as severity of condition or injury, what time of day the medical attention is needed or type of medical coverage. For example, the best choice might be to…

Local experts warn that a high-count tick season is on the horizon for Oklahoma following our mild winter. Warmer temperatures have spurred growth in plants and vegetation – a perfect dwelling for ticks. For families making outdoor summer plans and for pets and livestock outside, Utica Park Clinic physician Dr. Keith Miles says we need to be mindful of…

The most recent reports from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) find that more than 350 Americans have contracted the Zika virus, including 31 pregnant women. The vast majority are travel-associated cases. Cases of Zika reported in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and American Somoa are the only locally acquired cases reported at this time.…

24 million times someone has made an excuse to not schedule a colonoscopy. That’s how many Americans need to have a colonoscopy but have not done so yet. Colonoscopy is the most accurate screening test for cancers of the colon and rectum. Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer related deaths among men and women in…

Do you suffer from allergies? In Oklahoma, allergies to grass, weeds, trees and mold can make spring a miserable time of year for many people, despite the beauty of blooming flowers and welcomed warmer temperatures. Utica Park Clinic family medicine physician, Dr. Keith Miles, shares what he suggests for not only his patient, but his…

Marjorie Thompson, 67, did not know at the time the grip colon cancer would have on her family when her mother died from the disease at the age of 82. It was 2013. Marjorie was not only mourning the loss of her mother, but also her husband to cancer. The mother of five awoke one…