With Oklahoma’s rate of diabetes and other metabolic disorders climbing ever higher, it was surprising to many in June when Norman Regional Hospital announced the closure of its Endocrine Para/Thyroid Center.
Citing budgetary reasons, the hospital laid off approximately 10 percent of its staff and announced the closure of several clinics, including the endocrine center, which closed July 2.
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