Tracie Darbin, 61, shown above with her great nephew Quincy, suffered a terrible injury to her left ankle that required surgery. “About 40 years ago, I shattered my ankle and tore my Achilles tendon,” she recalled. “At that time, the best solution for reconnecting the bones was using screws, but the joint often rubbed together…

Cervical Cancer Q&A Medically reviewed by William Harris, M.D. and Amara Nandikolla, M.D. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States but its impact has been significantly diminished due to effective screening and prompt treatment. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 13,960 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with cervical…

Michael Wittig is a nationally recognized bodybuilder, fitness trainer, actor, stunt professional, bass player, husband and father of four. He’s worked on movies with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, been featured in more than 50 magazines and was nominated for a Grammy as part of the Christian rock band, Pillar.  After being constantly on the move…

Cycling is a great exercise that doubles as a means of transportation. It works out the whole body and also acts as a stress reliever, improving mental as well as physical health. Chris Guinn, D.O., who specializes in family medicine at Utica Park Clinic in Broken Arrow, is a cycling enthusiast. He shares how consistent cycling…

As summer winds down and classes begin for students, families may need to make some changes around their households to help children make the back-to-school adjustment. Brandon Rawlinson, D.O., who specializes in family medicine at Utica Park Clinic – Owasso North, has these six tips to help keep students healthy and productive during the upcoming school…

Seasonal allergies can cause symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and an itchy throat that can range in severity from uncomfortable to unbearable. Allergens like pollen and mold can trigger these symptoms, especially in the spring, and some people are more affected by certain types of allergens than others. Robert Valentine, M.D. from Utica Park Clinic…

(March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Utica Park Clinic (UPC) would like to thank our physicians for the dedication and passion they show for their patients. In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we are spotlighting urologist Melanie Ketchandji, M.D.) Dr. Melanie Ketchandji was interested in medicine and caring for others from a young age. Her sister…

When Valerie Kemp’s severe headaches returned after three years, she knew exactly where she needed to go for help: somewhere she felt heard and seen. In 2019, just two months after she moved to Tulsa, Kemp spent weeks in and out of emergency rooms, trying to find someone who could treat a tremendous headache. “I…

Information requests about vasectomies have increased across the country since the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Urologists in California, Iowa and New York told The Washington Post that they’ve seen “a massive increase in the number of vasectomy consultations, as well as an increase in website traffic on their pages that offer information about…