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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…

Immunizations provide numerous benefits for adolescents. Kaleb Vaughn, D.O., pediatrician and internal medicine specialist for Utica Park Clinic Pryor, discusses the importance of child immunizations. • Why is it important for my child to follow the recommended immunization schedule? The vaccination schedule is based on decades of research on the child’s immune system, their response to vaccines…

Wellness visits can provide numerous patient benefits, according to Jeffrey Galles, D.O., chief medical officer of Utica Park Clinic. “The definition of a wellness visit is unique to each patient,” Galles said. “We want to guide our patient’s care and optimize their health down the road.” Wellness visits help primary care providers target their care based…

Tara Linville, PA-C, who practices dermatology with Utica Park Clinic, shares skin safety tips for older adults as they embark on outdoor activities this spring and summer. “As older adults get outside and have increased sun exposure, it is important to wear protective clothing, including a wide-brim hat and sunglasses,” Linville said. “They also need…

(March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Utica Park Clinic would like to thank our physicians for the dedication and passion they show for their patients. In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we would like to spotlight palliative care specialist, James Ross, M.D.) Palliative care typically plays a critical role in patient care. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Debra Johnson had dealt with carpal tunnel pain in both hands for two decades. Her years as an elementary school computer teacher and computer software company worker had taken its toll on her hands. The Tonkawa resident struggled to maintain a firm grip on many objects in her hands. “I couldn’t even sleep with the…