SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital

As kids grow and develop into adults, they eventually graduate from their pediatrician's care. An SSM Health physician offers insight to how parents can help with the process on our blog: https://bit.ly/3ZcghoA

☀️Stay heat safe this summer with these essential tips:
💧 hydrate often
🌴 take breaks
🚨 stay prepared for any emergency situation
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QlO5xx

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Join the network of skilled professionals at SSM Health St. Anthony. Explore our open positions at jobs.ssmhealth.com and find your perfect match today! 💼👩‍⚕️🔍

Our Student Nurse Externship Program is a valuable opportunity for student nurses to gain hands-on clinical training. This program is available for student nurses who have completed their first clinical rotation. 💙

💻 Learn more: https://bit.ly/461hTUI

Here's to embracing the upcoming "golden moments" of this week. ✨

The Saints Spark Cart continues on its rounds to recognize our exceptional ! Recently the 6th floor paid the cart forward to the Food & Nutrition Services Team to thank them for all they do to support exceptional patient care at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital!

Thank you for your dedication to our value of excellence!

Pelvic floor issues are hard to talk about. But it doesn’t need to be that way. SSM Health physical therapist shares how pelvic floor physical therapy can help conditions from incontinence to pelvic pain in our blog: https://bit.ly/4d1XLoZ

SSM Health at Home’s hospice volunteers can help in many ways. Learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. To learn more, call 405-231-3755 or visit https://bit.ly/3MvpwvJ

Itchy mosquito bites can put a damper on summer fun. Read advice on stopping the itch before it starts and how to spot concerning symptoms of mosquito-borne disease: https://bit.ly/3y2aKb6

Recently the Saints Spark Cart visited the staff of 6th WCT at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital! The cart was "paid forward" by the Central Monitoring Dept. team to recognize the exceptional care provided by the 6th floor and their great work when the 6th floor relocated temporarily to the 11th floor.

Thank you for demonstrating our value of excellence in all you do!

Congrats to our Fall 2024 "Reach for the Stars" scholarship winners! We are so excited for you to begin your nursing journey!

Kaitlyn Dugan, EMS
Lisa Kifer, NICU
Brynlie Logan, Surgery
Amanda Robertson, Lab
Kristin Soto, Cancer Care
Jennifer Lee-Winblad, Nurse Extern
Ryen Wittrock, Emergency Department

This scholarship program covers the full cost of a nursing degree. We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to our team members interested in furthering their career at SSM Health as a RN.

These scholarships are awarded to SSM Health St. Anthony employees based on eligibility criteria set forth by Reach for the Stars and SSM Health. We are grateful for the generous donation to make these scholarships possible in order to support our team members' career goals and to further the nursing profession in our community.

Ready to take your career to the next level? SSM Health St. Anthony offers the support, training, and growth you deserve. Check out our latest openings across Oklahoma at jobs.ssmhealth.com. Your future starts here at SSM Health!

Even on the darkest days, God will not leave your side. Our START alcohol and chemical dependency treatment and recovery program is hope for a brighter tomorrow. If you or someone you know is ready to start their healing journey with addiction, visit https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/oklahoma/start-st-anthony-treatment-and-recovery?hgcrm_channel=mass_media&hgcrm_source=other&hgcrm_agency=client&hgcrm_campaignid=12490&hgcrm_tacticid=21335&hgcrm_trackingsetid=30848

Each year, The Journal Record invites members of the public to vote for the best of Oklahoma City in their annual Reader Rankings contest. SSM Health at Home was recently recognized for the fourth time as the Best Home Care Agency!

“We are honored to receive the Journal Record's 2024 Reader Rankings for Best Home Care Agency for 2024. This is an incredible group of clinicians who are all focused on providing the best care possible for our patients and are passionate advocates for the best outcomes for the lives of our patients,” stated Carol Smith, RN, Branch Manager. “They truly live out the Mission every day by revealing the healing presence of God through their exceptional health care service.”

As new COVID variants are circulating and infection numbers trend higher, SSM Health infectious disease expert Dr. Shephali Wulff urges everyone to get a new coronavirus vaccine this fall: https://bit.ly/3S0X1Ik

Congrats to our most recent Saints Spark Award Winner for SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital: Karen Landeros, Anesthesia Tech!

The Saints Spark Award is a peer-nominated honor that recognizes those special people who light up the room for their patients and coworkers, bringing that "spark" to work.

Thank you, Karen, for living our value of excellence in all you do every day!

"We need to continue to invest in these women because it's the right thing to do and should become the new standard of care."

During this year's Catholic Health Assembly, SSM Health obstetrics nurse navigators explained why SSM Health is spreading a screening program that connects maternal care patients to social services across its four-state service area.

SSM Health uses screenings to connect maternal care patients to social services Clinicians identify and address concerns to improve outcomes for mothers, babies

We are very pleased to announce our most recent Saints Spark Award Winner for SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital:

Tessie Nguyen, Multiple Modalities Tech, Radiology
SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex in South Oklahoma City

The Saints Spark Award is a peer-nominated honor that recognizes those special people who light up the room for their patients and coworkers, bringing that "spark" to work. Tessie received an impressive 8 nominations for the award by her coworkers!

Thank you, Tessie, for living our value of excellence every day!

Saints celebrates Emily Porter, clinical dietician lead, diabetes management! She was recently recognized with the LOVE Mission award for her exceptional service to our Mission, Vision and Values.

Thank you, Emily, for your dedication to our Mission!

Shama Khan, MD, family medicine, is passionate about caring for each of her patients. She loves growing with them in their medical journeys and making a difference in their lives. Dr. Khan is now welcoming children and adults as new patients in North Oklahoma City at N. Western and Memorial Road. Call 405-252-3450 to schedule an appointment or learn more at https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/shama-khan-md.

Congratulations to SSM Health Dermatology for being recognized as the Best Dermatologists in the recent The Journal Record Reader Rankings! Learn more about our board-certified dermatologists at: https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/dermatology.

Family members see each other at their best and worst. That’s why kindness is an important ingredient in a peaceful and loving home. Be part of our and discover how you can foster kindness within your family: https://bit.ly/4csXj2Z