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Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes Durant, OK – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. AllianceHealth Durant/Madill is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early,... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention Durant, Oklahoma, August 2021 – 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. Dr. Imran Plumb, an Internal Medicine Physician with AllianceHealth Durant Clinics, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent perm... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health Durant, OK – 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. Dr. John Conley, a family medicine physician with AllianceHealth Madill Clinics, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish ... ... Read More

Durant, OK, July 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. “Well-child visits allow your pediatrician to examine your child totally, assess their physical and emoti... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic Durant, Oklahoma – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging his patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Dr. Satish Bagdure, a family medicine doctor with AllianceHealth Durant Clinics says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “The pandemic has affected us all in different ways,... ... Read More

Durant, OK May 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 challenging places in the country to live with allergies. “If you're one of the millio... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at AllianceHealth. 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. Tens of thousands of pa... ... Read More

Durant, OK, April 2021 – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, AllianceHealth Durant Clinics wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include eliminating the waiting room by waiting in the car, scheduling well-visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff multiple times during the shift, asking t... ... Read More

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has called upon the expertise and skills of our local physicians and many more in the larger medical community who have worked to detect, treat, cure and develop vaccines against this highly infectious disease. Life has bee... ... Read More

Hospital welcomed more than 900 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year Durant, Oklahoma – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the Women’s Center team at AllianceHealth Durant over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath with us and have been a welcoming 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 in a separate, encl... ... Read More