Pioneer Health DPC

03/30/2026

Blessed to serve others through medicine. Happy doctor’s day to 2 of the best, Dr Kelsey Smith and Dr Priyankha Balasundaram.

Honoring all doctors – who put patients first and give them the gift of health.

03/20/2026

How do we fix healthcare in America?

“Support independent physician led models, specifically direct primary care.”👏 👏

Thank you Mr Shawn Martin with the American Academy of Family Practice for speaking truth in Washington!!

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.

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! 🎄