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PONCA CITY, Okla., (March 28, 2023) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, AllianceHealth Ponca City is donating more than 1,600 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency) and Friendship Feast in Ponca City, Associated Charities Food Distribution of Blackwell and Tonwaka Fish & Loaves Food Pantry. Peanut butter was donated by AllianceHealth Ponca City’s employees, medical staff membe... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, OK –– Nurses at AllianceHealth Ponca City are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, OK, – The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand smoke as risk factors to avoid. Sleep is essential for cardiovascular health, proper brain function and a strong immune system, but... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, OK – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, only about 1 in ... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, OK – AllianceHealth Ponca City has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. AllianceHealth Ponca City underwent a rigorous, announced onsite review on October 11, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers conducted onsite observations and interviews, and evaluated compliance with related certification standards of care for stroke. “The Primary Stroke Certification recognize... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, OK – AllianceHealth Ponca City is pleased to announce that Tessa Wilkins has been selected to receive its annual Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Tessa was chosen from among several nominations for her exemplary direct patient care. “At ... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 25, 2022) – Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 16, 2022) – AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “I am extremely proud of our ‘A’ safety grade, our medical staff, and all employees' relentless work to provide the safest care to our patients,” said Chris Mendoza, chief executive officer at AllianceHealth Ponca City. ... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end. As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “Choosing the best strategy for using available health insurance plan benefits can be overwhelming for patients. However, it is an import... ... Read More

A severe headache, difficulty seeing, confusion, or fumbling to find words — these stroke symptoms are often mistakenly blamed on other illnesses or medications, especially in people younger than 65. That’s especially concerning given the increasing incidence of stroke in younger adults. According to research presented earlier this year at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, the number of strokes in those age 75+ is declining but is increasing in younger and middle-aged adul... ... Read More