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PONCA CITY, Okla., (August 23, 2023) – As you continue enjoying the nice weather, the risk of bug bites and stings increases. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. When symptoms last longer than a few days, or they become worse, medical intervention may be ... ... Read More

PONCA CITY, Okla., (August 23, 2023) – Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people ... ... Read More

Atoka, OK, July 26, 2023 – Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. When symptoms last longer than a few days, or they become worse, medical intervention may be requi... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Ponca City provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms PONCA CITY, OK — The American College of Cardiology has recognized AllianceHealth Ponca City for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. AllianceHealth Ponca City was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in march based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to... ... Read More

Woodward, OK, 12/12/2022 – AllianceHealth Woodward today announced that Debra Boeckman, R.N., has been selected to receive its 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. Debra was chosen from many nominations for her outstanding contributions in the areas of ... ... 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

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

Woodward, OK October 11, 2022 – Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute durin... ... Read More