Hearing, Healing and Halcyon!

​What do hearing, healing, and Halcyon have to do with one another? These are just a few of the fascinating topics discussed during Health Day: the December session theme for the team with Leadership Rogers County.
 
In fitting fashion, we began the day at the Rogers County Health Department. We received an in-depth summary of all the services they offer to the community. It was very interesting to learn about the department’s holistic approach to health and wellness in the region: the parks and trails, fitness programs, women, infant, and children’s services, all the way to restaurant inspections and audiology appointments. And in light of the fact that many residents have to drive to neighboring communities to receive hearing tests, our Health Department is providing an incredible service.
 
After the Health Department, we visited with representatives from Grand Mental Health. Discovering the great need for mental and behavioral health support in our schools and workplaces was truly moving. It was good to see that Grand is positioning in the community to help meet the needs that can seem so overwhelming at times.
 
Our next focus was on physical health. Listening to the owner of 6:19 Nutrition and how important it is for us to take care our bodies through the foods we eat and liquids we drink was inspirational to say the least. And then, our tour through the Claremore Recreation Center even further cemented our belief in Rogers County’s desire to see the community thrive through nutrition and exercise.
 
We ended our day with the Northeast Oklahoma Cancer Institute. And what an enlightening close to our day it was. It was shared with us that the Institute had recently acquired a Halcyon Radiation Treatment machine that helps to treat certain cancers with much greater accuracy over less time. Additionally, this machine is one of only two available to patients in the entire state! What a blessing to see the dogged determination of healthcare providers right here in Claremore to offer state-of-the-art healing technology to our residents! It was clear after today that Rogers County’s desire to serve community residents through hearing, healing, and Halcyon services is absolutely second-to-none. We are so grateful to live here.
 
Leadership Rogers County is a nine-month program designed to expand the knowledge and relationships of already engaged community and business leaders.  If you would like to be considered for an upcoming class, visit leadershiprogerscounty.org.

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