SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

03/15/2026

Congrats to several of our Saints in Action® from Shawnee who graduated from the Foundations Leadership Program! These team members showcased impactful projects at the Improvement Symposium and have learned valuable tools over the past six months.

🤩 Dr. Mike Angelidis
🌟 Kristine Easter
🏅 Dr. Gregory Grant
💛 Melissa Killgore
🎉 Dr. Karen Rose

Congrats to all 24 Saints in Action® from across Oklahoma on graduating from the program!

03/14/2026

Colorectal cancer is preventable—and early screening makes all the difference. Screening now begins at age 45, giving more adults the chance to catch issues early and protect their health.

📝 Take our quick risk survey & learn more for a conversation with your doctor. Check the comments for the link!

03/13/2026

Do you have a teen who is interested in volunteering this summer? At SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee, students get the opportunity to learn the value of community service and exposure to the healthcare setting, all while having FUN!

The deadline to apply for this year's Junior Volunteer Summer Program is April 24, with the program starting in June. To apply, go to ssmhealth.com/volunteer.

03/12/2026

It’s nearly that time of year when kids routinely start coming home with bumps, bruises, scrapes, bug bites and more! Make sure you have an experienced, caring pediatrician on your team to make sure they stay on track health-wise through all the trials and tribulations of childhood.

Courtney Tennent, APRN, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at SSM Health Medical Group in Shawnee is currently accepting new patients from birth to age 18, providing the following services:
· Newborn, well baby and well child checkups
· Adolescent medicine
· Nutrition and healthy lifestyle interventions
· Immunizations
· Asthma & Allergies
· ADHD
· Conditions such as cold, flu and minor injuries
· Physical exams including Sports Physicals
· And more

To schedule an appointment, call 405-395-5974.

03/12/2026

Are you participating in Pogo's Sleep Challenge? Let us know!

Okay, maybe not right this second. But…the Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge starts TONIGHT! There’s still time to sign up at gopogo.com/sleepchallenge.

Tag a friend who should join you.👇

-

Big thanks to our sponsors Mattress by appointment Shawnee OK and Absentee Shawnee Tribe and our Sleep Challenge partners SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, Shawnee Public Schools and Pioneer Library System.

03/12/2026

We are so pleased we could partner with Pogo to provide the community with valuable information on the importance of getting enough sleep!

03/09/2026

There’s a lot of misunderstanding and fear surrounding colonoscopies—but the truth is, they’re one of the most powerful tools we have for early detection of colorectal cancer.
Early detection saves lives. 💙
Find out if you're eligible for a colorectal screening and learn more at:
👉 https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/cancer-care-support/types-of-cancer/colon-cancer-screenings,-symptoms-treatment

03/09/2026

SSM Health Saints Heart is excited to welcome interventional cardiologist Mohan Edupuganti, MD. Dr. Edupuganti specializes in complex and high-risk coronary interventions. He is now welcoming new patients to his Shawnee office. Call 405-395-5984 to schedule an appointment, or visit https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/mohan-m-edupuganti-md to learn more.

03/08/2026

Okay, maybe not right this second. But…the Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge starts TONIGHT! There’s still time to sign up at gopogo.com/sleepchallenge.

Tag a friend who should join you.👇

-

Big thanks to our sponsors Mattress by appointment Shawnee OK and Absentee Shawnee Tribe and our Sleep Challenge partners SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, Shawnee Public Schools and Pioneer Library System.

03/06/2026

🌞 Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday. Are you ready for the time change? ⏰
Springing forward can throw off our sleep, energy, and routine… but it doesn’t have to! SSM Health family medicine physician Dr. Roopa Shah shares simple, realistic tips to help you adjust smoothly as we head into longer, brighter days on the blog
From creating a bedtime wind down routine to easing into the new schedule gradually, these small changes can make a big difference in how you feel next week and beyond.
https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/march-2026/daylight-is-coming-embrace-the-time-change
How do you get ready for the time change?

Not ready to lose an hour on March 8? See how you can “spring ahead” more easily.

03/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jasmine, Taylor, Cassandra, Jennifer, Dawn & Katie to our Saints in Action® team in Shawnee! They started this week at our health ministry. 🎉 🥳

💻 Apply now: http://jobs.ssmhealth.com/