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VOL 21 ISSUE 8
August 2014
TULSA
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Nursing Excellence at the Bedside Saint Francis Hospital is currently hiring nursing staff for two new Respiratory Care Units opening this fall. By Jane Zemel When Saint Francis Hospital opens two new Respiratory Care Units (RCU) in the fall, one of the first to show up for duty will be Nicole. After 10 years on the job she’ll be just as excited as the
day she started in the current RCU. Nicole said, “I came here a decade ago because of the reputation for care Saint Francis provides. I heard through (continued on page 26)
Nicole, RN at Saint Francis Hospital
Contemporary-Rustic Refuge The Refuge Lifestyle opens second location in South Tulsa; aims to bring elegant, rustic décor to urban market. By Christopher Davis Since taking over operations of family-owned The Refuge Lifestyle, Clinton Taylor, Jr., has established a new watermark of success. In fact, the humble Bixby furniture and home décor store with major curb appeal has done so well, Taylor is opening a second location in South Tulsa at 71st Street near Highway 169. On August 22, 23 and 24, The Refuge Lifestyle will have a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. With extended business hours, food, special deals and more, the store will spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday celebrating its new location. Look for them on the south side of 71st Street, next door to Appliance Solutions and east of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. The new showroom, with its distinct modern take on rustic décor, is likely to draw the attention of the thousands of pedestrians and drivers who navigate the busiest shopping (continued on page 26)
Clinton Jr., Clinton Sr., Robin and family welcome you to The Refuge Lifestyle’s new location in South Tulsa.
Pathway to Wellness Dr. Michele Neil of the Functional Medical Institute can help patients with all types of imbalance. By Sheryl Sowell
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Health speaks volumes. Do you want to be an individual who is riddled with chronic disease, aches and pains and debilitating illness, or would you rather have the vim and vigor of a 30-year-old in your 50s, 60s and beyond? If you answered yes to the second half of the question, perhaps you should make your way to the Functional Medical Institute. Dr. Michele Neil, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine Physician, has created a pathway to wellness by changing lifestyle from the ground up. We know that lifestyle plays an astro-
nomical role in our long-term wellbeing. Don’t take your health for granted by being uneducated and a victim of the “Standard American Diet.” Take charge and rise to the top of the food chain in vitality, energy and wellbeing. Dr. Neil works with patients with all types of imbalance. Most imbalance has its root in how we live our daily lives. The gasoline we put in the engine of our human motor vehicle is responsible for the type of mileage we get. “All chronic conditions begin with inflammation,” she explains. Inflammation is set in motion
when the internal organs and the immune system are compromised by being met with the day-in, dayout challenge of polluted nutrition. This chronic pollution leads to chronic debility and includes signs such as joint aches and pain, brain fogginess, delayed recovery time, depression, headaches, weight gain and more. These are all signs that one’s metabolic status may need medical attention. The typical SAD – Standard American Diet, loaded with sugar, processed, packaged junk, trans (continued on page 26)
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