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AllianceHealth Medical Group is excited to welcome Nikki Jacinto, N.P., to join our family medicine medical staff. Nikki graduated from Simmons University in Boston, MA, with a master’s degree in nursing. She completed her BSN at East Central University in Ada, OK, and is certified through the American College of Nursing Practitioners. Nikki joined AllianceHealth Medical Group and is currently accepting new patients and walk-ins. Her areas of specialty include pediatric care, including well-child care, ... ... Read More

Reduced risk for some future health issues as compared to non-childbearing women Durant, OK – Beyond the many joys delivering a child can bring, a healthy pregnancy can also bring long-term benefits to mom’s health. A woman’s body undergoes significant transformations during pregnancy and some of those ultimately become protections over time. Benefits following a healthy delivery include a reduction in risks for cancers of the reproductive system, including ovarian and uterine cancers. Hormonal balance ... ... Read More

Atoka, OK--Clay A. Garrett, has joined the medical staff of AllianceHealth Medical Group. Dr. Garrett graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed his medical residency and internship at the Durant Family Medicine Residency program in Durant, Oklahoma. He also holds a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Garrett will join the practice of AllianceHealth Atoka. He is accepting new patients and looks forward to seeing his current patients... ... Read More

Durant, Oklahoma– Everyone experiences stress, in our personal lives and in response to national and international crises, but how it’s managed can impact your chances of developing serious health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and stroke. Through healthy lifestyle habits, and sometimes professional help, you can reduce your daily stress, leading to better overall health. Stress is the natural response to a perceived threat. When exposed to a stressor, the hormone cortisol ... ... Read More

Durant, OK– Employees of AllianceHealth Durant are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The goal in offering AllianceHealth Durant and Madill Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. Benefits incl... ... Read More

MADILL, OK – AllianceHealth Madill is pleased to have Dan Coats as the new chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Monday, April 11, 2022. “Dan brings many years of experience and a demonstrated track record of improving operations, growing services, building teams and creating a high level of patient satisfaction,” says Kevin Samrow, chief executive officer of AllianceHealth Durant. “Dan is a patient-first leader that will develop his teams to accomplish quality outcomes while supporting all Alli... ... Read More

Durant, OK (April 2022) – Over the course of a year, the impact of AllianceHealth Durant & Madill adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, our hospitals are a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $136 million in 2021. Last year, the ho... ... Read More

Health care is always changing, brought on by scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. But there is one constant: physicians still shoulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient’s care whether it be in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic. From the days of Hippocrates, doctors held the fate of their fellow human beings in their hands – and certainly in their hearts. It’s why we pause on Doctors’ Day each year to thank the men and wo... ... Read More

Jay Jacinto, M.D. When we think of cancer prevention, we typically think of those we hear the most about, such as breast cancer or lung cancer. One of the most common cancers is actually colon cancer: cancer of the large intestine and lower part of the digestive system. It is the fourth most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. – and early detection dramatically increases the survival rate. More than 145,000 new cases of colon cancer have been diagnosed in the U.S. over... ... Read More

New American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines Durant, Oklahoma, February 2022 – The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime. Research on dietary patterns have found 14% to 28% lower cardiovascular disease mortality among U.S. adults with high compared with low adherence to high-quality dietary patter... ... Read More