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Seminole, Oklahoma – Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Amanda Kuehner, APRN-CNP, a primary care provider with AllianceHealth Seminole Clinic Boren Blvd. - A Department of AllianceHealth Seminole, shares what you need to know about the virus. Omicron appears to spread more easily than the original COVID virus and the Delta variant. Highly transmissible, Omicron moves quickly from person to person, primarily increasing infections and hospitalizations among the unv... ... Read More

Seminole, Oklahoma – Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Marah Canfield, APRN, a primary care provider with AllianceHealth Seminole Clinic Boren Blvd. - A Department of AllianceHealth Seminole, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and ... ... Read More

Colonoscopy screening is the key to early detection SEMINOLE, Okla. – Many people shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, per the ACS. The good news is that if colon can... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Tessa Tate, APRN a Family Medicine provider with AllianceHealth Seminole, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regular pattern f... ... Read More

If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Stephen Feuerborn, family medicine provider with AllianceHealth Seminole, wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. While precautions are easing for the general public, our facilities continue taking the necessary precautions for your safety. Anyone entering AllianceHealth Seminole facilities must wear a mask, practice social distancing, and sanitize their hands. Those experiencing symptoms of COVI... ... Read More

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 challenging places in the country to live with allergies. “With ongoing changes to our climate, there is no ... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at AllianceHealth Seminole. 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. Thousands of p... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you Seminole, OK – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. AllianceHealth Seminole is a Certified Chest... ... Read More

Patients that have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 have a new treatment option. AllianceHealth Seminole has started treating COVID-19 patients with the monoclonal antibody treatments, Regeneron and Bamlanivimab or “BAM”. These drugs received emergency use authorization from the FDA for high-risk adult and pediatric COVID-19 positive patients with mild to moderate symptoms. It is not approved for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, patients requiring oxygen therapy or an increase from baseline home oxy... ... Read More

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