Sara Coffey, D.O. Navigating Back to School Season Kids feel it. Parents feel it. The pressure of going back to school. Dr. Sara Coffey, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a child and adolescent psychiatrist at OSU Center for Health Sciences, offers advice
Get to Know Dr. William Woods For Dr. Woods, medicine wasn't always the obvious career choice. Growing up with a father who practiced medicine and advocated for rural health in Oklahoma, he witnessed the long hours and dedication the profession demanded. "I never thought I'd become a physician," he says. "I wasn't sure
Make Safety Part of the Celebration While cookouts and fireworks can make for great memories, they also increase the risk of burns and other injuries. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep you and your loved ones safe while enjoying the festivities. Fireworks Safety: Leave It to the Professionals Fireworks are a
Know Your Stroke Risk Factors Stroke prevention is more than just eating healthy and exercising. Some lesser-known risk factors can quietly increase the chance of stroke long before symptoms appear. Regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm can help detect problems early and identify stroke risk before an emergency
Celebrating the People Advancing Medicine! This Clinical Trials Day, OSU Medicine recognizes the dedicated professionals behind our growing clinical research program. Our team of eight brings a combined 78 years of clinical research experience and a strong history of advancing patient care through research. From completing 31 pediatric vaccine studies over the past
Meet Dr. Wickliffe: Compassionate Psychiatric Care for Children, Families, and Mothers Dr. Wickliffe is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s mental health challenges with compassion, collaboration, and practical support. With specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry and perinatal mental health, she brings a thoughtful, family-centered approach to care at
When is alcohol use too much? Alcohol is woven into our culture through celebrations, stress relief, and social connection. But for many people, what starts as occasional use can quietly shift into something more serious. Alcohol use doesn’t have to look extreme to be harmful. Drinking in ways that impact your health, relationships,
Get to Know Dr. Jennifer Wilson For Dr. Jennifer Wilson, medicine is more than a profession—it’s a lifelong curiosity about how the body works and its remarkable ability to adapt and heal. As a board-certified physician at OSU Medicine, she brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to every patient interaction.
Get to Know Dr. Heather Rector Dr. Rector is proud to care for children in the Tulsa area, where her journey in medicine first began. Having grown up locally and completed both medical school and residency through OSU, she felt a strong connection to continue serving the community she calls home. Inspired by
5 Things to Know About Sleep Health During Sleep Awareness Month As part of Sleep Awareness Month, experts say quality sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for overall health. According to Alessandra Gearhart, MD, a board-certified sleep medicine physician, poor sleep can impact everything from heart health to mental well-being.
