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AllianceHealth Medical Group, formerly Kay County Clinic, is pleased to announce that Tracy Ogden, APRN, a nurse practitioner, has joined the clinic staff and is now accepting appointments. Ogden is from Tonkawa and has worked in the area for several years. She will focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. She treats patients of all ages. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is a register... ... Read More

In order to detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals, AllianceHealth Ponca City offers low-radiation-dose CT screening for lung cancer. Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States, and AllianceHealth Ponca City is offering early detection screenings to help catch cases earlier and save more lives. As you know, there are more options available for successful treatment when lung cancer is diagnosed in the early stages before the disease escapes the... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Deaconess introduces technology to Oklahoma City Metro that improves patient comfort during cath lab procedures. AllianceHealth Deaconess, Accredited Chest Pain Center, announced today that it the first hospital in the Oklahoma City Metro to offer Instant Wave-Free Ratio (iFR) Modality for patients with heart blockages. When a patient has a blockage in their heart, it often requires intervention to open the vessel and return blood flow to treat and prevent a heart attack. Traditional meth... ... Read More

Oklahoma City, Okla. (September 17, 2015) –Since cold and flu season is upon us, AllianceHealth Oklahoma is introducing a faster and easier way to see a doctor for non-emergency health conditions. The innovative service, called VirtualHealthNow, lets Oklahomans video visit with a doctor, anytime, anywhere via a mobile device, computer or tablet. Angel B. recently utilized the service and provided this testimonial: “I received an email about VirtualHealthNow and decided to sign up. I thought I would... ... Read More

If you’re in the process of filing your 2014 taxes and learn you’re going to be penalized for not having health insurance in 2014, you may qualify for a special enrollment period to obtain coverage for 2015. From March 15 until April 30, the government will open a special enrollment period. By obtaining 2015 coverage before April 30, you may avoid paying a tax penalty in 2015 – and you will have health insurance that will help cover your family in the event of injury or illness. Just as it did for the m... ... Read More

Millions of Americans suffer from sinusitis – an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. This swelling can prevent your sinuses from draining, causing mucus and fluid backup which can lead to sinus infections and more inflammation and pain. Until recently, patients suffering from recurring or persisting sinusitis were left with two choices: manage the symptoms with ongoing medical therapy or undergo endoscopic sinus surgery to expand the sinus drainage pathways. Today, a new procedure... ... Read More

Deaconess Hospital can help 2015 open enrollment runs until February 15, 2015. To make an appointment for enrollment help for the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid, call (405) 604 4573 If you’re uninsured, there’s still time to sign up for health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace and avoid the penalty. Under the Affordable Care Act, 2015 is the first year Americans must prove they had qualifying health insurance (or an approved exemption) for the previous year (when filing 2014 taxes)... ... Read More