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Oklahoma City man arrested for installing malware onto hospital computers

Thursday, April 17 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -A man accused of putting malware on a metro hospital's computers has been arrested, according to police.The Oklahoma City Police Department says Jeffrey Bowie was seen by an employee at SSM St. Anthony using a computer designated for employees only.St. Anthony conducted a forensic review of the computer and found malware had been... Read More.

Newsweek Names Stillwater Medical as World’s Best Hospital for 5 Consecutive Years

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Five years in a row, Newsweek, one of the nation’s leading magazines, has ranked Stillwater Medical among the World’s Best Hospitals, achieving special recognition as the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma for patient experience in 2025.“It is incredible to see how our commitment to excellence provides positive outcomes for our patients and creates... Read More.

Stillwater Medical to Host Grand Opening of Newborn ICU

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

Stillwater Medical will celebrate the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in partnership with Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health with a Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 AMWhere: Stillwater Medical, Women’s Health Center Lobby, 1323 West 6th Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074Who:Denise Webber, CEO, Stillwater Medical Michal Shaw, VP... Read More.

Oklahoma Boy Fundraising To Bring Indoor Fishing Event To Children’s Hospital

Thursday, December 19 by Ponca City Now

A metro boy is raising money with the help of his family to bring an indoor fishing event to an area children’s hospital. 10-year-old Alex Turner was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. He is homeschooled by his father, Neil, and the pair broadcast their adventures on social media through their “Okie School of Adventure”... Read More.

INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital Celebrates New Ownership

Wednesday, November 8 by Lyman James

On Monday, Nov. 6, INTEGRIS Health held a welcome celebration at its new hospital in Ponca City.You may remember in August, INTEGRIS Health announced it would be acquiring AllianceHealth Ponca City and the operational assets of AllianceHealth Woodward.Even though the announcement came months ago, the transaction was not... Read More.

AllianceHealth Ponca City Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Wednesday, November 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 16, 2022) – AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.“I am extremely proud by our ‘A’ safety grade, our medical staff, and all employees’ relentless work... Read More.

Representatives Thank Lankford, Inhofe and Lucas for Rural Hospital Language Change

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Reps. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, today thanked U.S. Sens. James Lankford and Jim Inhofe as well as U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas for their work to change language in rules that will improve patient access to rural critical care hospitals. The trio... Read More.

William Newton Board Of Trustees Extends Administrative Leave For Hospital CEO

Friday, July 29 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton will remain on paid administrative leave, its board of trustees decided Thursday.According to a press release from the Winfield-based hospital Friday, the leave has been extended for a period of up to 14 days.Quinton was first put on paid administrative leave on June 30.At the monthly meeting on... Read More.

Two Vehicle Accident Injures Four At Bolack Corner; Atlanta Woman Taken To Wichita Hospital

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

An Atlanta woman was transported to a Wichita hospital Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident east of Winfield at U.S. 160 and 211th Road -- known locally as "Bolack Corner."Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti told KSOK Thursday the accident happened when one car turning north on 211th Road was struck by another car that... Read More.

Trail Run Raises $8K For William Newton Hospital

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

Wheat State Wine Co. presented William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $8,000 following the 10th annual Wine-O Trail Run in May, according to a news release from the Winfield hospital.Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run each year and donates a portion of the proceeds to William Newton Hospital.“We are privileged to... Read More.

William Newton Hospital CEO Placed On Administrative Leave

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

Chief Executive Officer Ben Quinton of William Newton Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Winfield, was placed on paid administrative leave for a period of up to 30 days on Thursday, following a closed session of the Board of Trustees to discuss non-elected personnel according to a news release from the hospital.The board voted unanimously... Read More.

Ark City Motorcyclist Transported To Hospital After Deer Strike

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

An Ark City man was taken to William Newton Hospital in Winfield following a collision on his motorcycle with a deer early Monday morning.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the 19000 block of U.S. 77 at approximately 5:50 a.m. south of Winfield for an injury accident.Richard Jones, 65, was... Read More.