INTEGRIS Health

12/01/2025

Shingles is not just a rash. It is a serious viral infection that can cause long-term complications and reduce your quality of life.

In this blog, we’ll cover what shingles is, its symptoms, associated risks and tips to prevent and manage it.

Learn about shingles symptoms and risks. Recognize the early signs, understand complications and get prevention tips for better health.

11/30/2025

From a young age, Bilal Ahmad, M.D., knew he wanted to dedicate his life to helping others. During medical school, he found his passion in caring for patients facing one of life’s toughest challenges—cancer.

“Cancer is a very frightening word,” he says. “So when patients come to my clinic, I make sure they leave with complete understanding of their diagnosis, their treatment and every option available to them.”

Dr. Ahmad is deeply committed to walking beside his patients through every step of their cancer journey. He takes the time to educate and guide them, so they feel supported, informed and never alone. 💙

https://integrishealth.org/doctors/bilal-ahmad

11/29/2025

INTEGRIS Health is proud to welcome Clay Reed, M.D., to our amazing oncology team at INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute!

Dr. Reed joins us with extensive experience in immunotherapy and thoracic oncology as well as expertise from numerous world experts in clinical hematology and oncology. As a native Oklahoman, he is enthusiastic about expanding state-of-the art cancer care to his home state. He is passionate about individualized patient care and believes there is no one-size-fits-all in cancer treatments.

“Creating a personalized treatment plan and thinking outside of the box are a must for providing patients with the best care possible.”

His areas of interest include lung cancer, medical oncology and hematology. He is now accepting new patients. To learn more, call 877-811-4246 or visit our website.
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11/28/2025

Our 16th Annual INTEGRIS Health Volunteer Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar was a record-breaking success – it’s all thanks to you! 🎁

Over 400 shoppers resulted in over $28,000 in sales, the highest in our history!

Your support helps fund meaningful, philanthropic projects through the INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, making a real difference for our patients and community.

Thank you for shopping, sharing and showing up. We can’t wait for next year!

11/28/2025

Va**ng has become a major temptation for teens, with sleek-looking devices and candy-like flavors. Many people, especially teens, believe it’s a harmless alternative to smoking. The truth is much more complicated.

Knowing the facts can help you and your teen make informed decisions about your health.

In this blog, we speak to Clay Reed, M.D., a thoracic oncologist and hematologist at the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute, to learn more.
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Va**ng has become a major temptation for teens, with sleek-looking devices and candy-like flavors. Many people, especially teens, believe it’s a harmless alternative to smoking. The truth is much more complicated.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at INTEGRIS Health! 🦃

We’re thankful for the opportunity to care for and serve our community. We wish you a healthy and happy holiday surrounded by family and friends.

11/26/2025

Turkey Toss is one of our favorite traditions for a reason. This year, we handed out 7,820 turkeys across the INTEGRIS Health metro system, with an additional 1,759 turkeys to caregivers at our regional facilities. 🦃

This event gives us the chance to show our appreciation for the caregivers who serve our communities with such dedication, making INTEGRIS Health who we are.

Here's a look at this year's Turkey Toss fun! 🧡💛

11/26/2025

Storing your leftovers in plastic containers and popping them into the microwave the next day probably feels like second nature. But have you ever wondered about the safety of this habit?

In this blog, we speak with Shripal Bhavsar, M.D., an oncologist at INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute, to learn more.
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Storing your leftovers in plastic containers and popping them into the microwave the next day probably feels like second nature. It’s convenient and quick – a routine many Americans rely on. But have you ever wondered about the safety of this habit? As practical as plastic containers are, heatin...

11/25/2025

INTEGRIS Health’s President and CEO, Timothy Pehrson, values time spent with caregivers and routinely visits units and departments throughout the INTEGRIS Health system. Several of these interactions are documented in a series we call, “Not So Undercover Boss."

For this month’s episode, he headed to the INTEGRIS Health Distribution Center to spend time with supply chain team members, including Tylyr Williams, materials services specialist, and Scott York, materials manager. Take a look!

11/25/2025

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Women's Baptist is excited to welcome Lorri J. Dobbins, D.O., FACOOG, as a board-certified physician with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology.

Her areas of interest include complete obstetrical care, gynecological surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine prolapse, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and more.

Dr. Dobbins is accepting new patients! To learn more, call 405-713-4400 or visit our website.
https://integrishealth.org/doctors/lorri-dobbins

11/24/2025

INTEGRIS Health recently celebrated the opening of the INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Garden with a ribbon cutting! The Courage Garden was a fully donor-funded project made possible by the generosity of our community.

This outdoor space was thoughtfully designed to help patients practice real-life tasks, build strength and regain confidence in a peaceful, supportive environment. It offers patients new ways to heal in a space that feels warm and empowering.

We’re grateful for the community support that continues to make a meaningful difference in the care we provide. 💚

11/23/2025

We're proud to announce that INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center has been designated as a GO2 Center of Excellence in Cancer Care!

This program promotes the highest quality standards in lung cancer detection and treatment across a network of national health care facilities. This recognition is a testament to our advanced technology and our caregivers' patient-centric approach to health care. 💚