Kidney Failure When kidney disease turns into kidney failure (end stage renal disease), it means your kidneys are damaged and cannot properly remove waste products and extra water from your body. While there is no cure for kidney failure, nephrology
Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological condition which affects the nervous system. It's caused by abnormal activity in the brain, resulting in seizures. Epilepsy is generally determined when a person has two or more unprovoked seizures. A Saint Francis
Swing Bed Program Similar to a skilled nursing facility, a "swing bed" program provides care to those who are ready to leave acute care, but who are not yet well enough or strong enough to return home. Patients who may benefit from our Swing Bed
Your child's breathing problems may take your breath away. As a parent, you want to determine if your child's wheezing is asthma or something else, and that's where a pediatric pulmonologist may be of assistance. Saint Francis Children's Physicians
Preparing Your Child for Surgery The doctors and staff affiliated with Saint Francis Children's Hospital want to help you prepare your child for surgery. This hospital admission may be your child’s first time away from home. Here are a few tips to
When a mammogram alone isn't enough, Saint Francis Health System offers several different advanced diagnostic options. Breast Health Diagnostics Breast Biopsy This procedure removes a sample of breast tissue to determine if it is malignant or benign
A breast ultrasound is generally used to further evaluate a lump or mammogram finding. Saint Francis Health System offers breast ultrasound at locations across eastern Oklahoma. The imaging technique works by using sound waves to look inside the body
Breast Cysts Breast cysts are accumulations of fluid in the breast. Cysts can usually be felt in the form of smooth, rounded lumps. They can be moved around in the breast and may also be found deep in the breast tissue. Cysts are most common in pre
Often called fibrocystic breast disease, this condition is not a disease. It is a variety of changes that occur in the glandular and stromal (connective) tissues of the breast and may affect one or both breasts. This condition usually affects women