Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatric Clinic

02/24/2026

Vitamin K intramuscular injection is an essential prevention for neonatal hemorrhagic disease.

02/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Sinton, our February Healthcare Professional of the Month! 🎉 🩺

Dr. Peter Sinton, M.D., FAAP at Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatric Clinic has been selected as the Community Health Foundation’s Healthcare Professional of the Month! Dr. Sinton is a pediatrician at Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatric Clinic, where he has cared for children and families for 19 years. He was nominated by Heather Loe and states, "Dr. Sinton is a wonderful doctor - both my boys see him and absolutely love him. He's very knowledgeable and shows a lot of patience with my sons. He listens and acknowledges any concerns I have as a parent. He truly cares for the children he sees and I'm so grateful to have such a great pediatrician in our community.”

A Ponca City resident since age five and a graduate of Subiaco Academy, Dr. Sinton went on to attend the University of Oklahoma for medical school. He says one of the best parts of pediatrics is that “kids say hilarious things,” and he finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of their lives as they grow. Outside of work, he enjoys building LEGO and advocating for children.

Congratulations, Dr. Sinton! 🎉

Know an outstanding healthcare professional in Kay County? Nominate them at chfkayco.com — each monthly winner receives $100 in Ponca City Chamber Bucks!

02/20/2026

Friendly Reminder

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧
Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

Feeling loved is key to a child’s healthy mental and emotional development. Showing your child love helps model what a loving relationship looks like and can help set a foundation for them to build loving, healthy relationships with others. From reading to your child to carving out quality time together, there are many different ways to show your child love. Show your child how much you care today and everyday 🧡 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40NM3cc

02/10/2026

🛑 Talk to your children about safety online. 🛑

The internet can sometimes be a scary place for adults as well as teens. Here’s a quick tip to help you support your child spot red flags online. Having conversations about social media early and often is the best way to help keep your child safe online and help them build a healthy relationship with media.

02/10/2026

Some FAQ.

02/10/2026

As pediatricians, we never recommend that children and especially pregnant patients consume raw milk.

While health influencers increasingly promote raw milk for potential gut health benefits, the data tell an entirely different story. 🥛

Unpasteurized milk was linked to 22 times more outbreaks than pasteurized milk (202 vs. 9) during the same period, despite being consumed by only 2% of the population compared to around 70% who drink pasteurized milk.

This is not a coincidence. It's a public health problem.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-infection/article/foodborne-illness-outbreaks-linked-to-unpasteurised-milk-and-relationship-to-changes-in-state-laws-united-states-19982018/4822109E69DDAB37E92CAAB41AB1CC0F

02/10/2026

REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu

ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

01/31/2026

The MMR vaccine 💉 is 97% effective after 2 doses.
Infants can get their MMR as early as 6 months old.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirmed a case of measles in Norman. During the investigation, OSDH found out the patient was in a public setting and was contagious.

Link to details in the comments