INTEGRIS Health

05/26/2026

Two Oklahomans are now forever connected by the gift of life. ❤️

On Valentine’s Day, inside a hospital room at INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital, LaTricia Williams received a gift she will carry for the rest of her life: a new heart.

Just before, Kenneth Dyer, a fellow patient she had come to know during long days of waiting, received the same gift.

“I got my heart,” he told her. “You’re next.” Williams got hers not long after.

For patients who often wait weeks or months with no clear timeline, those calls rarely come at the same time — let alone the same day.

“We will share Valentine’s Day for the rest of our lives,” Dyer said.

This powerful story highlights the life-changing impact of organ donation and the extraordinary care provided by the transplant team at INTEGRIS Health.

Learn more about their story in the link below!
https://bit.ly/42FpqJ8

After a long journey, two patients gain new hearts and a shared purpose.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

At INTEGRIS Health, we are proud to care for veterans, active-duty military members and their families across Oklahoma. However you choose to spend the day, we hope you take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/24/2026

Using low-dose radiation for osteoarthritis offers a new path forward. This approach provides a gentle alternative for those who have tried traditional pain management methods without success.

By targeting the inflamed areas directly, patients often experience a significant return to their normal routines. We speak to Shripal Bhavsar, M.D., a radiation oncologist at INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute, to learn more.
https://bit.ly/4wxCo9w

Living with constant joint stiffness can drain the joy from everyday activities. You might wake up dreading the simple act of walking down the stairs or gardening in the backyard. Trying to find effective treatments can leave you feeling exhausted.

05/23/2026

For Michael T. Cain, D.O., family medicine offers variety, connection and purpose. From one patient to the next, he values the opportunity to care for people at different stages of life while getting to know them beyond their symptoms. With a background in teaching, he brings a natural passion for educating and guiding patients in a one-on-one setting.

Dr. Cain believes in treating the whole person, not just the condition. He takes into account each patient’s physical, emotional and mental health, working to understand their unique situation and help them achieve the best possible quality of life. His approach is rooted in listening, building trust and creating a plan that brings hope and direction.

He also emphasizes the importance of prevention through everyday habits like staying active, eating well and maintaining strong connections with others. Guided by the belief to treat others as he would want his own family treated, Dr. Cain strives to ensure every patient feels heard, cared for and supported every step of the way.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cain or to learn more, visit https://integrishealth.org/doctors/michael-cain

05/22/2026

This EMS Week, we celebrate the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and first responders who work alongside our INTEGRIS Health caregivers to provide lifesaving care when it matters most.

We are grateful for your commitment to the community! 💚

05/22/2026

Healthy communities are built with strong partnerships. 💪

Through our INTEGRIS Health Community Giving Fund, we are proud to support 24 nonprofit organizations across Oklahoma with $400,000 in grants this year.

The grant recipients were selected from over 130 applications from across INTEGRIS Health service areas, representing both urban and rural communities in Oklahoma.

INTEGRIS Health launched the Community Giving Program in 2020 to support the critical health-related work of not-for-profit partners whose evidence-based programs aligned with its community health improvement goals, extending its work beyond hospital walls.

To learn more, visit our website.
https://bit.ly/4eWaFca

05/21/2026

Giving birth to her triplet daughters nine weeks early during an emergency C-section, Evilin Juanes-Hamm found herself fighting through severe blood loss, emergency surgery and an unexpected cancer diagnosis.

The lifesaving, coordinated and multidisciplinary care Evilin and her daughters received at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center and INTEGRIS Health Children’s in the weeks and months that followed, navigated the family through unimaginable medical challenges.

Evilin will be recognized Friday, May 22 as the impactful INTEGRIS Health “Home Run for Life” series continues at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The series celebrates Oklahomans who have overcome significant health challenges and provides a symbolic end to their adversity with a home run “lap” around the bases during an in-game ceremony.

To learn more about Evilin's story, visit our website.
https://bit.ly/4nIuFBq

05/21/2026

“I grew up believing that the opposite of addiction was sobriety.”

Through our intensive outpatient program, one former patient found support from peers who understood her struggles, encouragement during vulnerable moments and the confidence to keep moving forward in recovery.

Through her journey, she discovered that recovery is about more than sobriety.

“Connection is the opposite of addiction,” she shared. “I am so grateful to Arcadia Trails IOP for accepting me at a time that I was very vulnerable in my sobriety. I have made lifelong connections that will help me not only maintain sobriety but also give me lifelong memories when I really need them. I know now that I will always need friends. I will always need connection.”

05/20/2026

In 2017, Chris Dent was just 55 years old when he started having trouble walking and speaking. He and his doctor believed he may have had a stroke. However, after an MRI, they would find a more serious problem.

“He called me the next morning at 8 o’clock and said, ‘good news you didn’t have a stroke, bad news you have a golf ball sized brain tumor,’” Chris remembers.

The thought of having brain surgery terrified him, but so did thinking about what his life could look like if he did nothing. The surgeon was able to remove most of the tumor but was unable to remove it all due to the tumor’s complex location.

Fast forward five years and Chris started having symptoms again. When he couldn’t ignore them anymore, he saw Stephen Ross, M.D., at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Ponca City who then referred him to Adedamola Adepoju, M.D., a neurosurgeon with INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Spine and Neurological Surgery at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He would confirm that the tumor had grown back.

Adepoju recommended a second brain surgery, and it would take 12 hours to complete. Fortunately, the surgery was successful. Chris says he's thankful for Dr. Adepoju who he calls ‘the nicest person in the world’ and is grateful to have his condition finally fixed once and for all.

To learn more, visit our website.
https://bit.ly/4fvQ9iN

05/20/2026

Today, we recognize Trauma Survivors Day.

To every survivor, your strength is undeniable, your story matters and your resilience deserves to be honored. Surviving is not just about getting through the past; it's about choosing every day to keep going.

💚 You are more than what you have been through
💚 Your healing journey is valid, no matter what it looks like
💚 It is okay to take things one step at a time
💚 You deserve support, safety and peace.

Today, we acknowledge survival, we celebrate bravery and we stand with every person that continues their path toward healing.

05/19/2026

We had an incredible time celebrating National Hospital Week! 💚

Last week was filled with gratitude, fun and recognition for the outstanding individuals who keep our hospital running strong. From patient care to behind-the-scenes support, every role matters and every team member is appreciated.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making INTEGRIS Health a place of healing, hope and compassion.