Sunglasses give your eyes a break throughout the year
Summertime brings bright rays that make many people start to think about sunglasses. Actually, sunlight rays give off ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can be harmful to your eyes all year long. There are two types of UV radiation (UVA and UVB) that can be damaging to your eyes. Your sunglasses need to protect you from both forms. Read more in the current issue of the Healthy Spirit.
Soda pop and the effect on your oral health
With the arrival of warmer summer weather, it is important to be more aware of the beverages you use to quench your thirst. Soda pop, diet soda and sports drinks are becoming the choice of beverage for many people. Unfortunately, these drinks have gone from an occasional treat to a three or more times a day occurrence. Estimates range from one-in-two to more than four-in-five people consume at least one soft drink a day. Read more in the current issue of the Healthy Spirit.
Optometry Services
Optometry services include vision evaluations, eyeglass prescriptions, medical treatment of eye infections and diseases, visual field testing for glaucoma, dilation evaluation and retinal photographic recording of eye disease. Comprehensive visual exams are conducted using computerized diagnostic equipment to assess a patient's eye health and vision. In addition to prevention and health education services, treatment is provided for vision conditions arising from diabetes.
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Dental Services
Dental care promotes preventive and corrective treatment to reduce tooth loss. Priority is given to serving the dental needs of children, pregnant women and persons with diabetes. In our delivery of primary oral health care, Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC) is committed to providing personal dental care in the context of family, culture and community. Our oral health care program promotes oral health; prevents oral disease, treats injuries and provides care for acute and chronic oral diseases and disabilities. Patient and community education promotes self- maintenance, disease prevention and pediatric dental screenings to assess need. The prevention of tooth and gum problems is emphasized by promoting regular check-ups at the clinic before problems develop.
The prevention and dental screening components of our comprehensive primary oral health care program include an oral health assessment, application of dental sealants, professional applied topical fluorides and supplement prescriptions when necessary. The cleaning of the teeth, scaling and other oral prophylaxis procedures remove deposits from the tooth surfaces. During a check-up, dental team members clean and examine the patient's teeth and discuss what corrective procedure may be needed and why. The comprehensive oral health program at IHCRC promotes good oral health, supports good nutrition and helps give confidence and a positive outlook to the patient.
Indian Health Care Resource Center's Dental Department has experienced quite a transformation in the past year. Upon the departure of Dr. Drake Sellmeyer from IHCRC in July 2006, our dental department had to close until a dentist could be hired to fill the vacant position. The search was difficult due to an overall shortage of dentists in Oklahoma who are interested in working in public health clinics. Dr. Misty Chaser joined IHCRC in July 2007 and Dr. James Henry, joined the IHCRC dental team in September 2007. We are pleased to introduce our team of professionals currently in place to deliver quality dental care:
Misty Chaser, DDS - Chaser graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Organismic Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and Alpha Chi. In June 2007, Dr. Chaser earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma. While attending OU, she was the Vice President of the Society of American Indian Dentists (S.A.I.D.). She completed her internships at Ketchikan Indian Clinic and the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic.
James R. Henry III, DDS - Dr. Henry recently moved to Oklahoma from Colorado Springs where he has worked for the past five years. Dr. Henry graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree both from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. This native from Missouri currently holds licenses in Oklahoma and Colorado and formerly in Missouri.
Diagnostic Lab and X-Ray
Diagnostic imaging is used to assist the providers with patient diagnoses and management of chronic conditions. Through a combination of on-site and external lab tests, the medical team makes early diagnoses of health conditions. Breast cancer screenings are conducted with an on-site mammography unit, provided with support from a Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" Breast Cancer Foundation grant. For the past two years, IHCRC has achieved a perfect score of "0" findings on its annual FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection.