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#HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. It is an official celebration of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The celebration starts in the middle of the month because the 15th marks the #independencedays of five Latin America countries: Cost Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence on the 16th, 18th, and 21st.

To celebrate Norman Regional EMSSTAT's 25 years of caring for the community of Norman, we're posting historical images every Thursday in September. It's #throwbackthursday! Here's a photo from the #90s of a paramedic and firefighter working at a drill. EMSSTAT is thankful to have longstanding trust and knowledge sharing with our partners in public safety. #tbt #ems

Sept. 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Physician suicide is a tremendous issue in healthcare today. An estimated 300 physicians die by suicide in the U.S. each year. Other healthcare professions such as nurses, advanced practice providers and first responders also experience high rates of suicide. #NPSA #NPSAday

Happy #NeonatalNursesDay to all of our amazing #NICU nurses! It's obvious from these photos that no matter what the occasion, we love to celebrate you! Thank you for all you do for our smallest patients and their families! #NICUAwarenessMonth

Happy #PositiveThinkingDay! This year has been pretty heavy, but today is a day set aside to focus on all things positive! Celebrate by letting us know in the comments one positive thing that has happened to you this year. Also check out our story for a free phone wallpaper.

9.11 - We will #neverforget. Today we remember and honor those we lost.

To celebrate Norman Regional EMSSTAT's 25 years of caring for the community of Norman, we're posting historical images every Thursday in September. It's #throwbackthursday! In this photo we're going all the way back to the #80s (1982 to be exact.) At this time emergency medical services were operated by the Norman Police Department. In 1995, Norman Regional took over ownership and operations of EMS and EMSSTAT was born. #TBT #EMS

September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth and today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. This year, more than ever, it is important to focus on #mentalhealth, including suicide awareness and prevention. Norman Regional’s Behavioral Health Services has seen a correlation between the #COVID-19 pandemic and increased depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness in their own patients. In late June, 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance abuse, with 11% stating they seriously considered suicide, according to the #CDC. Read more about how you can raise awareness and prevent suicide by clicking the link in our bio.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Cochran wears a mask because "It’s respectful to others to wear a mask in our current situation... and besides, all the cool kids are doing it." #GotMaskOK #MaskUpOK #NormanRegional #NormanRegionalcares #COVID19 #Coronavirus #neurosurgery #physician #healer #maskup #whymask #wearamask

Congrats to #EMSSTAT for serving the community of #NormanOK for 25 years! EMSSTAT was a part of the Norman Police Department until 1995 when they joined the Norman Regional team. In those 25 years, these healers have provided award-winning care to the community. They have been honored with the Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus EMS award for superior treatment of heart attack patients for six years in a row. EMSSTAT medics serve our community in several ways including coverage for large events in the community. Some of the annual events covered are parades, the Norman Medieval Fair, the Norman Music Festival, high school football games, and University of Oklahoma home football games. The men and women of EMSSTAT are prepared for any event and also are responsible for disaster response, HAZMAT, tactical paramedics, critical care paramedics and a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU).

To celebrate Norman Regional EMSSTAT's 25 years of caring for the community of Norman, we're posting historical images every Thursday in September. It's #throwbackthursday! Check out the fleet from the #90s. Do you remember these rides? #tbt #ems

“I mask up for my patients and their families who I see every day in the hospital and I mask up for my 3 year old at home," - Neuro-Hospitalist Dr. Tinsley. #GotMaskOK #MaskUpOK #NormanRegional #NormanRegionalcares #COVID19 #Coronavirus #neurology #hospitalist #physician #healer #maskup #whymask #wearamask