Partnering with people to live healthier lives. But medicine isn’t always about caring for the sickest of the sick.
As the state’s largest not-for-profit and Oklahoma-owned health care system, with hospitals, specialty clinics, family care practices and centers of excellence, INTEGRIS Health is here for you. It’s about doing everything in our power to keep our friends and neighbors and every Oklahoman from becoming ill in the first place.
10/16/2025
Every day, real patients and families are impacted by generosity at INTEGRIS Health.
The reality is, there is often a gap between what’s covered by insurance and what a patient actually needs. And that’s where donors step in.
Because of generous giving through the INTEGRIS Health Foundation, a young man recovering from addiction can continue receiving inpatient treatment when insurance runs out.
With our medication assistance program, a mom doesn’t have to choose between prescriptions and groceries when she’s receiving cancer treatment.
And because of donors supporting programs like community care coordination, Janice has the support she needs to manage her chronic conditions.
Thousands of chemicals are either used in the production of plastics or find their way into these materials through environmental leaching, and alarmingly, many of these substances can end up in the food we eat.
This blog dives into the surprising ways plastics intersect with our food and offers simple tips to limit exposure to these chemicals.
When we think of food, we picture wholesome, nourishing ingredients. But under this comforting image lies a hidden reality not many consider: tiny particles of plastic and the cocktail of chemicals they carry could be making their way onto our plates.
10/15/2025
INTEGRIS Health is thrilled to welcome Jared Garner, D.O., to INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Yukon as a board-certified family medicine physician.
"I am passionate about building relationships with my patients and guiding them in their physical, mental and spiritual health journey. My patients can expect compassion and empathy as I listen to their concerns and develop a plan to help them achieve their life goals."
His areas of interest include managing chronic conditions, special needs of veterans, pediatrics and adolescent medicine, mental health, preventive care and geriatric care.
Clean hands save lives. It’s one of the simplest ways to prevent illness and stop the spread of germs.
👉 Remember to:
Wash for at least 20 seconds
Use soap and warm water
Don’t forget the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails!
Healthy hands = a healthy community. 💚
10/15/2025
When was your last mammogram? Do you know what “dense breast tissue” really means, or how your lifestyle and family history affect your risk of breast cancer?
📆 Join us Oct. 29 for our first Women on Wednesdays: Lunch and Learn Series at INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital! This month is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Enjoy a delicious lunch and an empowering discussion with Nicole Sharp Cottrell, M.D., FACS, breast surgeon with INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Breast Surgery.
You will learn:
✔️ When and how to schedule a mammogram
✔️ Why dense breast tissue matters
✔️ What to expect after an abnormal screening
✔️ How to lower your personal risk
The INTEGRIS Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute hosted a special ECMO Survivors Celebration at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center. 💙
The event brought together ECMO survivors, their families and many of their medical professionals who cared for them during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Survivors shared powerful stories of resilience and gratitude, highlighting the profound impact of the ECMO program on patients across Oklahoma.
"An event like today allows me to see the people that cared for me at my darkest hour. I get to see and interact with the professionals that saved my life," said Jason Edwards, an ECMO survivor. "The teams from the burn center, ECMO and cardiac, they all came together to work on me. I don't know that I'm anybody, but to somebody, I'm everything."
To learn more about INTEGRIS Health's Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, click here: https://bit.ly/3W0AmxI
10/14/2025
In recognition of Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month this October, INTEGRIS Health is joining the national effort to educate the community about the importance of maintaining strong bones and healthy joints at all stages of life. 🦴
“Bone and joint health is not just an issue for older adults — it affects people of all ages,” said Evan Fene, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Orthopedics Spine Surgery. “Taking preventive steps early can significantly reduce the risk of chronic joint or bone conditions later in life.”
To learn more about maintaining strong bones and healthy joints, visit https://bit.ly/48lA0ZT
10/13/2025
Ever wonder how chemotherapy really affects your body?
In this blog, we uncover the science, side effects and what your body endures so you're better prepared. 👇
Chemotherapy is one of the most common and effective forms of cancer treatment. Despite doing its job of destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy drugs also impact healthy cells and cause a wide range of side effects. In this blog, Brian Geister, M.D., and Agnel Raparthi, M.D., both with the INTEGRIS H...
10/13/2025
As your kiddos grow into thriving adults, Betsy Cherian Ittickathra, D.O., is there to guide the way.
Dr. Ittickathra is passionate about building relationships with children and their families and educating them on disease prevention, developmental milestones and adolescent care. Her other areas on interest include newborn visits, well-child checks, immunizations and childhood obesity.
She is now accepting new patients at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Edmond Renaissance and has availability for same-day appointments. To schedule an appointment, please call 405-844-4300 or visit our website. https://bit.ly/48H60rj
10/12/2025
In honor of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, INTEGRIS Health celebrates our compassionate caregivers, who dedicate their lives to helping those navigating the transition from curative treatment to comfort care. 💚
Palliative care is a service that provides an extra layer of support to help transform the experience of illness. It's provided in addition to curative treatment, such as dialysis, chemotherapy and more, and it can be received in a hospital or a home setting.
When the patient is ready to transition from curative treatment to comfort care, hospice can be elected to ensure that the patient’s symptoms are appropriately managed. Our caregivers at INTEGRIS Health provide a multitude of services to ensure the patient and their families are provided mental, spiritual and physical support as they navigate hospice.
INTEGRIS Health Hospice House offers compassionate, around-the-clock care for patients who meet the criteria for pain and symptom control that cannot be managed in other settings. To refer yourself or a patient, please call 405-848-8884. Learn more about our hospice and palliative care services by visiting our website. https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospice-and-home-care/hospice-house
10/11/2025
INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Norman is excited to welcome Brian T. Whitley, D.O., as a board-certified family medicine physician.
His areas of interest include preventive care, weight management, exercise counseling, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, depression and more.
"I enjoy getting to know my patients, making a meaningful impact on their lives and collaborating with them on their journey to health."
The INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center team came together for a tailgate-style celebration honoring 60 incredible years of serving the community and their recent Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.
This national recognition places INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center among the top hospitals in the country for patient safety, highlighting our dedication to preventing complications, medical errors and other preventable complications.
It was such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our ongoing commitment to providing safe, compassionate care. 💙💚
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As the state’s largest not-for-profit and Oklahoma-owned health care system, with hundreds of hospitals, specialty clinics, family care practices and centers of excellence, INTEGRIS is here for you. But medicine isn’t always about caring for the sickest of the sick. It’s about doing everything in our power to keep our friends and neighbors and every Oklahoman from becoming ill in the first place.
The future of caring for illness is firmly rooted in wellness. That’s why INTEGRIS doctors are here for you every day, with everything from the lifesaving care that can restore your health to wisdom and guidance on staying healthy.
We believe deeply that If we work together – and we work hard – we can all live fuller, healthier lives, and give future generations the gift of true health and wellbeing.
Mission: To improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Caring for our patients is our top priority. As the largest health care system in Oklahoma, we feel it's our responsibility to improve the health of the citizens of our great state. But we learned a long time ago that we can’t fully care for our community by staying exclusively within the walls of our facilities.
That’s why “returnship” is such an important part of our philosophy. What is returnship? It’s giving back part of ourselves to the communities we serve.
At INTEGRIS, the physicians, employees and volunteers take their education and skills into the community to make a difference in the lives of fellow Oklahomans. Their dedication, combined with our resources, helps accomplish a variety of things – from providing free clinical services, screenings and education programs to working with juvenile offenders and providing activities for senior citizens.
We also realize that the health of a community isn’t just physical and mental – it’s economic and spiritual as well. That’s why we offer a myriad of programs that address all of these important issues.
