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If, when you think of a hernia, it brings to mind a condition only your father or grandfather needed to be concerned with, you’re not alone. There are many misconceptions about hernias, and the failure to seek a proper diagnosis can lead to unnecessary suffering and risk of complications. Hernias actually affect an estimated 2% of the adult population and 4% of infants, while the estimates for adult, white males can be as high as 20%. While there are several types of hernias that can occur in various ar... ... Read More

Seminole, OK, (April 2, 2018)– If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, it’s very likely you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, and connects your heel bone to your toes. The pain is typically worse first thing in the morning or after other long periods of physical inactivity. Plantar fasciitis is quite common, with an estimated 10% of... ... Read More

Seminole, Okla.— AllianceHealth Seminole is one of only 946 hospitals out of more than 3,600 across the country that has been rated a four-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on its Hospital Compare website. According to CMS, the intent of the Hospital Compare website and the star ratings is to help patients and their families learn about the quality of hospitals and compare facilities in their area. The goal is also to help patients be better equipped to ask important ... ... 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. (Jan. 10, 2017) – AllianceHealth Medical Group, is proud to welcome John Makipour, M.D., surgeon. His Midwest City clinic is located at 9020 E. Reno Ave. Second Floor, Midwest City, 73130. He will also see patients in Seminole at 2401 W. Wrangler Blvd. He specializes in: General Surgery: skin tumors, breast surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder removal, stomach and colorectal surgery. Head and Neck Surgery: thyroid nodules, nose and external ear surgery, including ear lobe repair Dial... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Seminole hosting free event as a community service If you’re interested in signing-up for health coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace—but you find the information overwhelming or confusing—AllianceHealth Seminole is ready to help. AllianceHealth Seminole will have Certified Assisters on-site at on December 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to share information, answer questions, and for application assistance or to help individuals begin the enrollment proce ... Read More

AllianceHealth Seminole again offering free application assistance If you need help comparing plans or filling-out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, AllianceHealth Seminole is once again offering free assistance during Open Enrollment, November 1 – January 31, 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling (405) 610-8105, or can be booked online by going to www.GetCoveredAmerica.org/connector. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in ... Read More

AllianceHealth Medical Group is making it easier than ever to see a primary care doctor. When illness or injury hits, people want to be seen quickly without paying urgent care or emergency room prices. AllianceHealth Medical Group launched a same-day appointment campaign to meet the consumer’s need of easy access to primary care providers. “AllianceHealth Medical Group has more than 140 providers located across the Oklahoma City Metro and around the state. Patients are looking for access to primary care... ... Read More

Dr. M. Michelle Barlow joins Family Medicine Seminole clinic on June 27 Seminole, OK . (June 15, 2016) – AllianceHealth Medical Group is proud to announce M. Michelle Barlow, D.O. is joining the Family Medicine Seminole clinic. The clinic is located at 2401 W. Wrangler Blvd. and the appointment line is open now for patient appointment scheduling. The phone number is (405) 303-4611. She treats patients across the entire life span, providing such services as sports’ physicals, well-woman exams, w ... Read More

Oklahoma City, Okla. (April 25, 2016) – AllianceHealth Medical Group is proud to announce the new opening of a primary care clinic in Seminole. The clinic is located at 2401 W. Wrangler Blvd. and will start seeing patients on May 2. The appointment line is open now for patient appointment scheduling. The phone number is (405) 303-4611. Care will be provided at this clinic by Amanda Kuehner, APRN-CNP, a Seminole resident since 1991. She treats patients across the entire life span, providing such servi ... Read More