Pioneer Health DPC

03/15/2026

My little loblollies and me! We’ve planted several at the office and the house. Show me where you’ve planted yours!

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
- Chinese Proverb

03/12/2026

Don’t forget to stop by to get your patient appreciation gift!! 🌲 We have pine seedlings ready to find their new homes!!🏡

03/10/2026

Direct Primary Care is built to grow slowly and sustainably — so for our 5-year anniversary we’re giving patients something that grows too. 🌲

The traditional 5-year anniversary gift is wood, which got me thinking… why not trees?

To celebrate this milestone, I’ve managed to get my hands on hundreds of loblolly pine seedlings, and I’m giving one to every patient who would like one. They may be small now, but given the right environment they can grow into something strong and lasting — which feels like a pretty fitting symbol for what we’ve been building together through Direct Primary Care.

If you’re a Pioneer Health patient, stop by the clinic sometime in the next couple of weeks and pick one up. I promise I do not have room to plant them all myself.

Thank you for helping Pioneer Health grow over the past five years. This community is the reason the practice exists, and I’m grateful for every one of you.

— Dr. Smith

03/05/2026

The big day isn’t until tomorrow but let the games begin!! Happy almost 50th birthday Dr Smith!!

03/02/2026

Five years of Pioneer Health. Nearly two decades of caring for patients in this community. 💛

We’re feeling especially grateful this week and wanted to share a few reflections, updates, and moments in our latest newsletter. If you’ve been part of our story—whether for years or more recently—this one’s for you.

👉 http://eepurl.com/jAgebA

02/27/2026

Mending Health saw the value in DPC and put it to work for their members. What’s keeping you from doing the same?

02/26/2026

You know a model is working when health plans start building around it.

Mending Health recently shared data showing that members using Direct Primary Care had:

💰 36% lower overall medical costs
💰 $168 saved per person per month
💰 Savings in year one — even after DPC membership fees
💰 Over $25 million saved across all members 2024-2025!

These weren’t just young, healthy patients. They were older and higher risk.

At Pioneer Health DPC, this is exactly what we see when patients have real access to their doctor — longer visits, same-day care, and a focus on prevention instead of reaction.

For local employers looking for better care and better cost control, this is worth paying attention to.

02/25/2026

Spring may not have yet sprung but allergy season is upon us!! Stay stocked up on the essentials. I like Zyrtec and Flonase both of which are available over the counter. Sinus saline rinses are a great tool for surviving allergy season too! 🤧

🚨VERY HIGH ALLERGY ALERT🚨
🚨VERY HIGH TREE POLLEN (CEDAR and ELM) 🚨

VERY HIGH WEDNESDAY

🚨This is an extreme exposure situation. Severe symptoms may be expected in tree pollen-sensitive individuals. The more seriously allergic people should be advised to stay indoors as much as possible. This is especially true if a person has tree pollen sensitivity or allergic bronchial asthma.🚨

VERY HIGH TREE POLLEN (CEDAR and ELM); LOW W**D POLLEN and LOW MOLD levels; GRASS POLLEN is absent.

TREE POLLEN (CEDAR) has spiked into the VERY HIGH RANGE once again. Combined Tree Pollen counts (CEDAR, ELM, and PINE) put our region as the HIGHEST in the nation today -- and at the SECOND HIGHEST level this season.
The AQI Forecast is 'GOOD' to 'MODERATE' across the state, however smoke from wildfires may be in your area, contributing to localized air quality issues. Be sure to stay and out there!

Cedar pollen levels have climbed to the second highest this season (and ranks in the TOP 5 CEDAR DAYS in the past 5 years!) -- it is 'Cedar Fever Season' in Oklahoma -- Do you know the signs (and helpful tips to minimize Cedar Fever)?
Learn more at oklahomaallergy.com/blog/cedar-fever-what-you-need-to-know

For more allergy report information, visit: oklahomaallergy.com/allergy-report

02/12/2026

Happy early Valentines Day!! Angie Schweer used AI to turn a group photo into personalized shirts for the crew. I think they turned out great!! 😊

Building a clinic rooted in community and connection has always been the goal at Pioneer Health. We’re thankful to practice medicine in a way that allows time, accessibility, and real relationships. 💕

We are currently welcoming new patients.

Www.pioneerhealthdpc.com
405-252-1850

01/13/2026

Blood 🩸 drive on site today!! Our state is in dire need of blood. Please consider donating!!

https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/682701

01/08/2026

Exciting stuff! If you’ve ever wondered exactly what we’re up to over here at Pioneer Health, here’s a look under the hood so to speak! Great job Dr Keith Smith and Dr Josh Umbehr!!

12/11/2025

🎶 Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree at the Christmas party hop….🎶 The Pioneer Health team enjoyed a business lunch at Teller’s in OKC last week to celebrate the holidays. Their decorations were over the top, the food was delicious, and the service impeccable. If you’ve not tried it we all highly recommend! 🎄