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Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots. Ponca City, OK – The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become se... ... Read More

Oklahoma among the most challenging places to live for seasonal allergies While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the most challenging places in the country ... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Tracy Ogden, APRN, a family medicine and primary care provider with AllianceHealth Ponca City, is making sure patients know how important it is to establis... ... Read More

As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local provider is encouraging her patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Eva Case, APRN, a women’s health and family medicine specialist with AllianceHealth Ponca City, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “Many of us turned to food during the pandemic for comfort or due to boredom, making it easy to put on some extra pounds,” said... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Ponca City is excited to announce the relaunch of our Neurosurgery Clinic. As we strive to provide safe, quality care, we are proud to partner with surgeons from the University of Oklahoma Department of Neurosurgery to provide care through our Neurosurgery Clinic right here in Ponca City. Neurosurgeon Andrew Bauer, M.D., along with the support of a team of other surgeons from OU Medicine, will perform surgeries at AllianceHealth Ponca City the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Clinic days will b... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Ponca City has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. AllianceHealth Ponca City underwent a rigorous, onsite review in January 2021. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including clinical practice guidelines, adherence to documentation standards, and community and staff education. Joint Commission standards ... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six mo... ... Read More

Ponca City, OK, 4/28/2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking care the medical care they need at AllianceHealth. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms befor... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you. Ponca City, OK, 4/16/2021 – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. AllianceHealth Ponca City has ... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at AllianceHealth Ponca City. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Tens of thou... ... Read More