Lifecare Oklahoma’s goal is to provide compassionate care at home for those faced with terminal illness.
hospital From bumps and bruises to more serious procedures, Oklahoma’s hospitals are equipped to handle it all. In Tulsa, readers say that Saint Francis Health System provides quality care. With two full-service hospitals as well as The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis and Heart Hospital at Saint Francis, as well as the Warren Clinic, Saint Francis is ready to treat its patients with compassion. St. John Health Systems earns the second spot this year. Boasting knowledgeable physicians, sympathetic nurses and comfortable amenities, St. John treats patients of all ages and varying stages of health. Hillcrest HealthCare System boasts hospitals located throughout northeast and central Oklahoma along with a network of clinics ready to treat anything from colds to more serious diagnoses. In Oklahoma City, readers have chosen INTEGRIS Health as the top hospital network in their area. With more than a dozen facilities under the INTEGRIS banner, the health system is bringing health and relief to residents across the state. Mercy Health System and OU Medicine tie for second place. Mercy offers top-notch doctors, nurses and staff to its patients at its hospitals and specialty clinics. OU Medicine, with its expansive campus just west of downtown Oklahoma City, offers the latest in technology and research; OU Medical Center also houses the state’s only Trauma One Center. Deaconess Hospital and St. Anthony’s Hospital round out this year’s list. Deaconess is a 291-bed, full service facility that includes emergency services as well as cancer, cardiac, orthopedic, rehabilitation and wound care. St. Anthony’s Hospital provides a wide array of services to its patients, from surgical weight loss and physical therapy to emergency care and alcohol and drug abuse treatment.
investment Firm It’s important to plan for the future. Whether it’s saving for retirement, a home or tuition for college, it’s best to have someone reliable looking out for your money. The financial team at Morgan Stanley tops the 2013 list for Best Investment Firm. Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has focused on wealth management with an eye on the most important entity: the consumer. Merrill Lynch’s wealth of qualified advisors and Certified Financial Planners make it a great place to trust growing funds, as well. Charles Schwab offers its clients online trading and investment services at its offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
law Firm It’s important, when facing legal issues, to have the best representation possible. In Tulsa, Conner & Winters and GableGotwals share the top spot in this year’s survey. With more than 100 attorneys working in firms throughout the central United States and
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Washington, D.C., Conner & Winters is one of the leading business and litigation law firms in the country. GableGotwals provides representation in a wide range of areas; the firm’s more-than-70 attorneys represent clients throughout the nation. Jones Gotcher & Bogan P.C. and Latham, Wagner, Steele & Lehman tie for the second spot. Jones Gotcher has varied areas of practice and represents some of Oklahoma’s largest and most influential companies. Latham, Wagner, Steele & Lehman is a full service law firm that has been in business for more than a decade. Its client list ranges from Fortune 500 companies to individuals looking for good attorneys. Hall Estill is comprised of more than 150 attorneys that represent local, national and international clients.
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life insurance Life insurance is about peace of mind. New York Life Insurance Company comes in first this year. New York Life recognizes that each client has specific needs, and the company works hard to make sure that insurance plans are tailored for each person. American Fidelity Assurance Company, based in Oklahoma City, provides both term and permanent life insurance to ensure families are protected financially in times of loss. Offering affordable policies and instant rate quotes, MetLife is a favorite among Oklahomans looking for life insurance coverage
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In Oklahoma City, Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson and Echols & Associates tie for the top spot. A vast array of areas of practice and more than 40 attorneys ensures that Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson are well-equipped for most any case. Specializing in family law, Echols, Echols & Smalley attorneys stay busy providing the best representation in matters involving everything from divorces to adoptions and guardianships. Crowe & Dunlevy and Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom share the second slot in Oklahoma City. Crowe & Dunlevy has been recognized by many national industry publications and organizations as one of the top firms in the nation. Since 1949, Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom has tried cases all over the country in a wide variety of areas. Areas of practice include personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and professional negligence. The Tawwater Law Firm and McAfee & Taft both round out this year’s annual survey. The Tawwater Law Firm has represented many clients in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death or catastrophic injuries in its 36 years. McAfee & Taft maintains only the highest standards of legal excellence, and a record
Years of sun exposure and other occurrences can leave skin looking less than stellar. Thankfully, Utica Square Skin Care does its best to fix those imperfections and leave skin looking new by utilizing the latest in skin technology. Skin Care Institute and BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center share the second spot on this year’s list. Skin Care Institute offers services such as Botox and laser hair removal. BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center not only performs skin treatments and fillers, but it also offers medically supervised weight loss plans. Skin Renewal of Tulsa and Clinical Care Skin Solutions round out the top three. Skin Renewal’s physician-supervised services include Botox, Juvederm and Fotofacials as well as tattoo removal. Clinical Care Skin Solutions offers a wide variety of skincare treatments and fillers as well as selling its own line of skincare products. In Oklahoma City, Advanced Aesthetics offers a wide variety of services, including Fraxel, acne treatment, hand rejuvenation and permanent cosmetics. Its loyal clientele and stellar work, which includes physician Dr. Michael Elder, is what continues Advanced Aesthetics’ reputation. Wrinkle erasers, body contouring and even vampire facelifts are available at Mariposa MedSpa. The spa also offers standard services like skin rejuvenation, hair removal and therapeutic massage. Rejuvena Cosmetic Medical Center, helmed by Dr. Joan Hardt, provides liquid face-lifts, lip contouring, SlimLipo, Smartlipo and VASER as well as full facial rejuvenation. This medical spa, with professional and courteous staff, rounds out this year’s top three.
moving Service When it comes to relocation, it’s best to hire the top team of movers to trust your most prized possessions with. In Tulsa, Two Men and a Truck sweeps first place this year with 3,500 movers working on 1,400 trucks. With both residential and commercial moving services, Two Men and a Truck is tops with our readers. Mayflower and Allied Van Lines tie for second this year. Mayflower is a national company that can move customers all around the country as