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Woodward, OK (November 21, 2017) - When Rhonda Harrell’s nurse practitioner Joanna Elliott suggested she go to wound care at AllianceHealth Woodward, Ms. Harrell was concerned. She had a bad experience at a wound care center in Arkansas a few years ago and wasn’t looking forward to going through it again, but she needed help. A kidney transplant recipient, Ms. Harrell takes medicine to thin her blood and minor bumps can cause bleeding which is what happened when she was in Tulsa last May at a Christian ... ... Read More

By: Dawn Tartaglione, D.O.,FACOS, Neurosurgeon, AllianceHealth Midwest It’s already that time of year again – with turkey, shopping and a lot of family time. It is very easy with the hustle and bustle to ignore our personal health care. New issues can easily crop up like neck pain, headaches and shoulder pain from shopping, carrying more than we are used to, driving more than usual, sleeping less and extra housework. What causes a pain in the neck? The head sits on a thin column of seven bones with cush... ... Read More

Madill, Okla. (November 9, 2017) – The American College of Cardiology has recognized AllianceHealth Madill for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. AllianceHealth Madill was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in October 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 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a he... ... Read More

Durant, Okla. (October 25, 2017) – AllianceHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce Christopher Leslie, D.O., will join our orthopedic practice on November 1. Dr. Leslie will specialize in hip, knee and shoulder replacement, as well as care for general orthopedics and sports medicine. “Dr. Leslie is a great addition to our team of orthopedic physicians and will enhance the already high-quality orthopedic care provided by AllianceHealth Medical Group,” said Jeff Tarrant, CEO of AllianceHealth Durant. ... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Durant is the first in southeastern Oklahoma to offer the non-surgical dual balloon procedure, an FDA approved, first-of-its-kind weight loss procedure for people with mild to moderate obesity. “For years a significant gap has existed in treatment options for obesity with limited, effective therapies available,” said Jeff Tarrant, CEO of AllianceHealth Durant. “We often see patients who need medical intervention to help them lose weight, when diet and exercise alone have failed and invasi... ... Read More

Seminole, OK (October , 2017) – AllianceHealth Seminole announced it has received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center. Building on the support from the network of AllianceHealth Oklahoma hospitals, Seminole recently applied for and was granted full accreditation by Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) – a designation held by approximately 20 percent of hospitals in the United States. To receive accreditation, AllianceHealth Seminole has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality pati... ... Read More

Oklahoma City, Okla. (July 17, 2017) – AllianceHealth Medical Group is proud to welcome Cardiologist Khurram Liaqat, M.D. He will see patients at the Cardiovascular Care clinic at 9020 E. Reno Ave. in Midwest City. Dr. Liaqat specializes in: Interventional cardiology Cardiovascular angiography EKG -Electrocardiogram Cardiovascular ultrasound imaging Cardiac Stress testing Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography Holter and Event monitoring Pacemaker monitoring and placement Vascular Medicin ... Read More

Clinton, OK – July 17, 2017 – AllianceHealth Clinton is now offering bariatric weight loss surgery. Oklahomans in Northwest Oklahoma now have a surgical weight loss provider offering minimally invasive procedures. Tannous Fakhry, M.D. who is fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, started offering the sleeve gastrectomy earlier this month. A sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive surgical weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and is performed lapar ... Read More

AllianceHealth Durant hospital staff members, Corrine Hunter, Sally Crites and Jean Sampier recently attended the 2017 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference. AllianceHealth Durant, along with OHA staff and Hospitals Helping Patients Quit initiative (HHPQ) presented tobacco cessation system change best practices and lessons learned at the 2017 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference. “Helping our community live longer and lead a healthier lifestyle is one of the core values at AllianceHealth Durant,” said C ... Read More

AllianceHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Ned Hemric Jr, M.D., has transitioned as a full-time, board-certified general surgeon for Marshall County residents. As an experienced general surgeon, he will provide minimally invasive and traditional outpatient surgery procedures, for a wide range of illness and injuries including hernia repair, appendicitis, gallbladder, gastrointestinal, wound care and much more. “I look forward to working more extensively with the residents of Marshall Co ... Read More