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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

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

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

AllianceHealth Durant and AllianceHealth Medical Group are proud to welcome Sabih B. Alam M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Alam is an internal medicine physician. Dr. Alam received his medical degree at Dow International Medical College (DIMC) in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his residency at HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine Oak Hill Hospital Program in Brooksville, FL. Class of 2022. Dr. Alam has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent, and adult populatio... ... Read More

Durant, OK (August 16, 2022) Camilla Tegnander has joined the medical staff of AllianceHealth Medical Group. Dr. Tegnander graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland in 2019. In 2022, she completed her medical residency at LSUHSC Lake Charles Family Medicine residency in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in mathematical finance from the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. Dr. Tegnander will be located at the AllianceHealth Durant clinic, 1610 Universi... ... Read More

Heart disease more prevalent among women than men When most of us think of a heart attack victim, chances are, we picture a man. However, a woman’s risk of having a heart attack is higher than a man’s – and heart attacks are still the leading cause of death among women. Each year, more than 400,000 women in the U.S. die of heart disease –approximately one death every minute. Women are 15% more likely than men to die of a heart attack. American Heart Association Cardiovascular disease is the number-one k... ... Read More

There are many things that must be done before sending your child back to school. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, make sure she or he has an annual physical and the proper immunizations to start the new school year on a healthy foundation. “Annual checkups allow a physician get to know the medical history of your child and monitor their development from year to year,” said Stephen Ross, a family medicine physician. “Establishing baseline info... ... Read More