Care Providers Oklahoma

02/13/2026

Congratulations Geri Cyphers, Monica Williams, Mike Gartman, Jennifer Felker, John Cupp, and JR Prater! Thank you for everything you do to ensure your residents are taken care of!

Congratulations to our very talented and dedicated employees who were recently recognized for their outstanding years of service.

Honored recipients were (back row) Geri Cyphers, Ward Clerk, 10 years; Monick Williams, Housekeeper, 10 years; Mike Gartman, Administrator, 25 years; Jennifer Felker, Laundry Aide, 15 years; and (front row) John Cupp, LPN, 10 years; JR Prater, Floor Care Coordinator, 25 years.

Thank you for all you do for our Willow Creek Health Care community!

02/12/2026

📘 Get ready for our upcoming Activities & Social Services Training!

Our upcoming Activities and Social Services Training is happening March 2nd - 6th - and seats are filling fast! If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time! ⏳

Registration closes Thursday, February 26th!

This training is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills, learn best practices, and connect with others serving in long‑term care. Don’t miss out!

👉 Register today! https://members.careoklahoma.com/ap/Events/Register/g4FYE0RCzCyCo

02/12/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE FOR FREE CEUs ⏰

CNAs - Dementia training is required every year… and we’re making it FREE.
The Care Careers program is offering FREE Dementia & Leadership classes for long-term care staff — and these are the final free classes before the grant ends.

📍 Tulsa & OKC
✔ FREE
✔ CEUs
✔ Open to surrounding counties
👉 Sign up today: https://carecareersok.com/2026-leadership-dementia-classes/
Once spots are gone, they’re gone!

02/12/2026

📣Are you interested in becoming a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide)? We have the perfect class for you!

👉Registration has been EXTENDED to this Saturday, February 14th at 11:59 pm!

📌Register here: https://members.careoklahoma.com/ap/Events/Register/YEF4VwDUNCzCK

02/11/2026

🎙️ Have you listened to Episode 60?

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Russell Evans, Dean of the UCO College of Business, for a thoughtful and down‑to‑earth conversation about community, leadership, and the reality of long‑term care across Oklahoma.

Dr. Evans shares what “aging in place” truly means for small communities, the deep relationships that shape rural care, and the challenges facilities face when improvements are needed. We also dive into leadership—accountability with compassion, lessons learned, and the wisdom he wishes he could pass on to his younger self.

It’s a grounded, heartfelt discussion that blends professional insight with personal reflection from start to finish.

🎧 Take a listen!

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-russell-evans-episode-60/id1713571222?i=1000748925613
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ldb3sRTyC0b
Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2266735/episodes/18649059

02/11/2026

Heads up! CMA Online is coming up fast, and we’d love to have you join us!

👉 Register here: https://members.careoklahoma.com/ap/Events/Register/8EFBzE7uOCRC7

02/10/2026

Care Providers Oklahoma is out in full force, advocating for long‑term care and making our voices heard. Huge shoutout to Taylor Slaughter, Administrator, and Jennifer Shirley, Administrator in Training, at Quail Ridge Living Center! 🏛️

Pictured are Senator Tom Woods, Representative David Hardin, Former Senator Jessica Garvin, Taylor Slaughter, Jennifer Shirley, and President/CEO of Care Providers Oklahoma, Steven Buck!

02/09/2026

🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 60!

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Russell Evans, Dean of the UCO College of Business, for a thoughtful and down‑to‑earth conversation about community, leadership, and the reality of long‑term care across Oklahoma.

Dr. Evans shares what “aging in place” truly means for small communities, the deep relationships that shape rural care, and the challenges facilities face when improvements are needed. We also dive into leadership—accountability with compassion, lessons learned, and the wisdom he wishes he could pass on to his younger self.

It’s a grounded, heartfelt discussion that blends professional insight with personal reflection from start to finish.

🎧 Take a listen!

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-russell-evans-episode-60/id1713571222?i=1000748925613
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ldb3sRTyC0b
Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2266735/episodes/18649059

02/06/2026

🎙️ Don't forget to listen in on episode 59! Get ready for a lively and inspiring episode with Abbie Hatfield! You’ll notice a couple of technical hiccups in the episode, but they don’t take away from the experience. Abbie’s message, energy, and expertise quickly rise above any small interruptions. Her authenticity carries the conversation effortlessly, keeping it engaging, heartfelt, and full of momentum from beginning to end.

Abbie brings an incredible surge of energy, passion, and authenticity to this conversation, making it one you won’t want to miss. From the moment she begins speaking, her enthusiasm for her work radiates through the mic, drawing listeners in and reminding us why her voice is such an important one in this field.

If you’re looking for a meaningful, high‑energy listen with practical takeaways and genuine passion, this episode delivers all of that and more! Take a listen here:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-59-abbie-hatfield/id1713571222?i=1000746894056
Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2266735/episodes/18578558-episode-59-abbie-hatfield
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vGtxGUMopTNYWCEskLjne