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Durant, OK, January 25, 2023 – The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand smoke as risk factors to avoid. Sleep is essential for cardiovascular health, proper brain function and a strong immun... ... Read More

Durant, Oklahoma, October 3, 2022 – Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. AllianceHealth Durant is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. Here in Oklahoma, 21,121 of new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the m... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Medical Group is proud to welcome Kasey Burkhalter, APRN-CNP, to Durant and to its medical staff. Kasey received her undergraduate education at University of Texas at Arlington and her nurse practitioner degree at Graceland University in Independence, MO. Kasey specializes in gynecological care and is committed to caring for women of all ages, those who are maintaining wellness or making life transitions. Whether you need a routine annual exam or you are experiencing a female health probl... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Durant and AllianceHealth Medical Group are proud to welcome Sabih B. Alam M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Alam is an internal medicine physician. Dr. Alam received his medical degree at Dow International Medical College (DIMC) in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his residency at HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine Oak Hill Hospital Program in Brooksville, FL. Class of 2022. Dr. Alam has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent, and adult populatio... ... Read More

Durant, OK (August 16, 2022) Camilla Tegnander has joined the medical staff of AllianceHealth Medical Group. Dr. Tegnander graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland in 2019. In 2022, she completed her medical residency at LSUHSC Lake Charles Family Medicine residency in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in mathematical finance from the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. Dr. Tegnander will be located at the AllianceHealth Durant clinic, 1610 Universi... ... Read More

Durant, OK (August 2022) – Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When healthy, the gut absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports a healthy immune system and nervous system function. If the gut is unhealthy, it can cause digestive diseases which affect 60 - 70 million Americans according to the National Institute of Health. Signs of an unhealthy gut include an upset stomach, sudden weight gain or loss without chang... ... Read More

AllianceHealth Madill is proud to welcome Tina Harrison, APRN-CNP., to Madill and to its medical staff. Tina is a family medicine provider. Tina received her undergraduate education at East Central University and her nurse practitioners degree at Graceland University in Independence, MO. Tina has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. She also enjoys helping patients improve their health and wellness, both physical and mental. Her goal is to provi... ... Read More

Dr. Lindsey French joining AllianceHealth Medical Group in Kingston Kingston, OK (August 1, 2022)—Lindsey L. French, D.O., has joined the medical staff of AllianceHealth Medical Group. Dr. French graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019. She recently completed her medical residency and internship at the Durant Family Medicine Residency program in Durant, Oklahoma in 2022. She also holds a Bachelors of Science from Oklahoma State University. Dr. French will be loca... ... Read More

Durant, OK (July 2022) – Only five hours a week of moderate exercise could help ward off a cancer diagnosis. A study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, found strong evidence correlating physical activity to lower rates of cancer and other chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. Using self-reported data from 600,000 U.S. adults, the observational study estimates over 46,000 cancer cases could be avoided... ... Read More

DURANT OK, JUNE 2022 – Five healthy habits could be the secret to a longer life for many people. According to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, individuals who adopt the habits by the age of 50 may live seven or more years longer than those who don’t. And, those healthy habits may also help prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed 34 years of data on more than 100,000 adults to see if there is a correlation between healthy... ... Read More