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Woodward, OK 07/25/2021 – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Annual checkups allow the physician to learn the medical history of your child and monitor their devel... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention July 20 2021 - Woodward, OK – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Gregory Jia, M.D., a urologist, who provides a bi-monthly urology clinic in Woodward, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent perm... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at AllianceHealth Woodward. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Hundreds of pa... ... Read More

Oklahoma City among the most challenging places to live for seasonal allergies Woodward, OK April 30, 2021 – 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... ... Read More

Woodward, OK 04/15/2021—AllianceHealth Woodward is working to make it easier than ever to see a primary care provider. New and existing patients now may request Telehealth ASAP, which allows access to your existing primary care doctor or the next available provider from the comfort of home – without an appointment. “Easy access to care is important to us,” says John Brown, physician practice manager. “For some people, the only thing more convenient than making a virtual visit appointment is having a tel... ... Read More

Woodward, OK – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking care the medical care they need at AllianceHealth Woodward. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms before th... ... Read More

Woodward, OK – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, AllianceHealth Woodward Clinics wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include Tele-health visits, social distancing in the waiting room , we encourage masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic employees daily, most of our clinic staff have been vaccinated, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched ... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Woodward welcomed more than 225 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year Woodward, OK – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at AllianceHealth Woodward over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, located i... ... Read More

Woodward, OK — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released updated Medicare overall hospital quality star ratings on its Hospital Care Website, and AllianceHealth Woodward was the only hospital in the area to earn a four-star rating. “We are committed to continuing to provide safe, quality care for every patient,” stated CEO, Landon Hise. “Our physicians, nurses, and other clinicians work to continually improve care, and measurement helps us identify progress and opportunities to fu... ... Read More

3D Technology has chance to catch disease at earlier, more treatable stages. AllianceHealth Woodward has announced the installation of new 3-D mammography equipment at the facility in Woodward, making the advanced technology available to the patients in the region. The hospital is the first facility within 75 miles of Woodward to offer the advanced technology that can aid in the early detection of breast cancer. Statistics indicate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in her lifet... ... Read More