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Creating a plan with your provider is key to better health at all stages of life It’s never too soon to consider how health can impact your quality of life and your future. It’s important to have a relationship with a primary care provider at every stage of life and to make – and keep – your well-visit appointments. Christen Ground, D.O., a family medicine physician on the medical staff at AllianceHealth Ponca City, says, “Everyone should have a well visit with a doctor at least once a year. More freque... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, Okla., (August 1) - AllianceHealth Ponca City is pleased to welcome Stephen Ross, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Ross specializes in providing family and preventive care to patients of all ages and has joined AllianceHealth Medical Group in Ponca City. His office is located at 1908 N 14th, Suite 205. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Family and Prev... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, Okla. – Over the course of a year, the impact of AllianceHealth Ponca City adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, AllianceHealth Ponca City is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $52 million in 2021. Last year, the hospita... ... Read More

All women should begin cervical cancer screening via a Pap test at age 21. PONCA CITY, Okla. (January 25, 2022) – Since annual Pap test screenings were introduced in the 1950s, cervical cancer cases, once the number one cancer in women, have plummeted. Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the numbers. “Today, we know cervical cancer can be prevented with proper screening to find pre-cancers before they develop into invasive cancer,” said Guillermo Robles, DO, an obstetrician-gynec... ... Read More

Ponca City, Oklahoma – Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Eva Case, ARNP, FNP-C, a provider with AllianceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine Ponca City, shares what you need to know about the virus. Omicron appears to spread more easily than the original COVID virus and the Delta variant. Highly transmissible, Omicron moves quickly from person to person, primarily increasing infections and hospitalizations among the unvaccinated along with some breakthrough case... ... Read More

Ponca City, Oklahoma – Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Christen Ground, D.O., a primary care physician with AllianceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine Ponca City, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and ... ... Read More

Colonoscopy screening is the key to early detection PONCA CITY, Okla. – Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors , is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) . Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, per the ACS. The good news is that if... ... Read More

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