Tulsa Medicine - September 2025

MEDICINE TULSA

TULSA

A Newsletter for the Medical Community

September 2025

C E L E B R A T I N G

WOMEN IN MEDICINE MONTH S E P T E M B E R President’s Letter Ondria C. Gleason, MD Member Engagement p. 03

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The Best Medicine on October 3 with Caroline Rhea. Get Tickets Now! p. 05

Welcome New Members and In Memoriam p. 09

Address: 5315 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105-6539 Web: tcmsok.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEP 01

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Calendar of Events

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Table of Contents | Leadership | Staff

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President’s Letter

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Ad: PLICO Evening Rounds

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Caroline Rhea headlines Project TCMS Event

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Dues: Renew your membership early.

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Webinar for Management: Slips, Trips and Falls

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Welcoming New OU and OSU Medical Students

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Ad: Virtual Forum on State Question 836

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Welcome New Members // In Memoriam

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Ad: PLICO/Medpro

LEADERSHIP TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Physicians Advancing Health Care

TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION Physicians Caring for the Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ondria Gleason, MD - Pres.

John Tedesco, DO - Pres.-Elect Sharon D’Souza, MD - V.P. Stephen Bruns, MD - I.P.P. Christopher Emerson, MD Karen Gold, MD Diane Heaton, MD Brian Macha, MD Reetu Singh, MD Sharon Smallwood, MD James Webb, Jr., MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Griffiths, MD - Chair Peter Aran, MD Stephen Bruns, MD Ondria Gleason, MD Michael Hairston, CTFA Martina Jelley, MD Brian Macha, MD David Minielly Kulsum Siddiqui John Tedesco, DO Matthew Wenger, MD

STUDENT RESIDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Sydney Marouk, OSU, OMSIV Lily Robistow, OU, MSIII

Mark McElreath, MPA Executive Director TCMS & TCMS Foundation mark@tcmsok.org

Joetta Cunningham Director of Operations TCMS joetta@tcmsok.org

Pam Oppelt Care Coordinator Project TCMS pam@tcmsok.org

Ashley Bishop Development Coordinator Project TCMS ashley@tcmsok.org

Labor Day

TCMS and TCMS Foundation Offices will be closed

SEP 19-21 District VI & VII Annual District Meeting

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Saint Louis, MO. Click Here to register.

The Oklahoma ACOG section will be hosting a dinner on Saturday, September 20th, following the Early Career Fellows Mix & Mingle. The Oklahoma Section is willing to sponsor up to 5 Junior Fellows, each up to $250. Please message Joetta for any details.

SEP 20

Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Society Annual Meeting 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM The First National Hotel Oklahoma City, OK To Register or for more information contact Joetta Cunningham, 918-743-6184 or joetta@tcmsok.org

SEP 23

OSDS Regular Scheduled Series

SEP 23

Virtual Forum on State Question 836

OCT 02

Champions of Health

OCT 03

Laughter is The Best Medicine

Location: Amelia's Wood Fired Cuisine 122 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK Time: 6:00 PM Contact Joetta Cunningham to register.

6:30 to 7:30 PM Hosted By: Dr. Grant Cox, Dr. Ken Setter, Dr. Tim Trojan, Dr. Matthew Wenger and Dr. Ervin Yen Meeting Registration - Click Here to sign up 6:00 –9:00 PM National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Project TCMS Fundraiser at University of Tulsa, Lorton PC

More details on Page 05

PROPER PRESCRIBING CME DATES (VIRTUAL) SEP 12 NOV 13 DEC 05

STAFF

Phone: 918.743.6184 Fax: 918.743.0336 Email: tcms@tcmsok.org

Friday, September 12, 12-1 PM Thursday, November 13, 6-7 PM Friday, December 5, 12-1 PM Speaker: Cori H. Loomis, JD., McAfee & Taft Free for OSMA members & $75 for non-member physicians

To sign up, or for more information, contact Katie Kemper, 405-601-9571, kemper@okmed.org, or visit www.okmed.org *Signed into law in 2018, Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1446 mandates that all physicians complete one hour of CME in pain management per year. To help Oklahoma’s physicians better understand how this new law impacts their practice and patients, the Oklahoma State Medical Association is hosting special CMEs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This one-hour event offers insight to the legal issues affecting pain management and an overview of the new laws connected with prescribing opioids to patients. All Oklahoma physicians with a DEA license are required to take this one hour course annually.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Fall Highlights: Scholarships Season and “The Best Medicine” on October 3 Supporting Project TCMS Ondria C. Gleason, M.D. Welcome fall! If you’re like me you’re looking forward to cooler weather and the fall foliage to come! To kick things off, in September, the scholarship committee met to review 52 applications from students at the OU School of Community Medicine and Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The competition was stiff, but the committee worked to select nine individuals to receive scholarships from the TCMS Foundation. It was inspiring to read the applications and to learn about the leadership and service active activities in which our future doctors are engaged. Their personal statements generated a feeling of hope for the future of medicine. Please stay tuned for more information to come regarding our winter scholarship banquet.

To continue to support the foundation’s activities, I hope to see many of you at our TCMS Foundation fundraising event this Friday evening, October 3, at the TU Lorton Performing Arts Center. Our staff has done an amazing job of planning for this event which you are sure to enjoy. It will be a great opportunity to spend time to network and connect with other TCMS members. Tickets can be purchased here:

Looking to Get Involved? Opportunities Available Mark McElreath, MPA, Executive Director

Getting involved in leadership within TCMS and/or OSMA is a rewarding endeavor that can significantly impact your career and the broader medical community. Embrace the opportunity to contribute your voice and expertise, and watch as your involvement leads to personal and professional growth.

Ways to Get Involved

3. Seek Leadership Opportunities: Once you have established yourself within the society, look for opportunities to take on leadership roles.

If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved or the process of joining the board, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Feel free to contact Mark McElreath, Executive Director, at 918.743.6184 or mark@tcmsok.org.

1. Attend Meetings and Events: Participation in society meetings, socials, and workshops is important. These gatherings provide valuable insights into current issues in medicine and allow you to meet fellow members and leaders.

2. Volunteer for Committees: At TCMS and OSMA, we have several committees focused on specific areas such as Advocacy, Membership, Bylaws, and Nominating committees. Volunteering for a committee is a great way to gain experience, contribute your skills, and build relationships with leadership and other members.

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL MARK

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EVENING ROUNDS RECEIVE PREMIUM CREDIT PLICO Risk Management would like to invite you to receive premium credit by attending one of our premier activities.

FOCUSING ON RISK Emerging RisksinHealthcare Graham Billingham, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Breakfast and Registration: 8:30am-9am; Program: 9am-11am - Sept 13: Oklahoma State Medical Association, OKC Dinner and Registration: 5pm-6pm; Program: 6pm-8pm - Sept 15: Oklahoma State Medical Association, OKC - Sept 16: Tandy Medical Education Center, Tulsa Beyond the Likes: the Hidden Dangers of Social Media for Medical Professionals Myka Whitman, MHL, BSN, RN, CPHRM, FASHRM, CPPS, CPHQ, CPHFH Dinner and Registration: 5pm-6pm; Program: 6pm-8pm - Oct 7: Oklahoma State Medical Association, OKC - Oct 8: CityPlex Towers, Tulsa Legal Update 2025 Curt Dewberry, Esq/Elizabeth Hall, Esq Dinner and Registration: 5pm-6pm; Program: 6pm-8pm - Oct 20 : Tandy Medical Education Center, Tulsa - Oct 21: Oklahoma State Medical Association, OKC

Click on program title or visit plico.com/evening-rounds to register Questions? 405.815.4803, option 5 The OSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. In order to receive continuing medical education credit and a CME certificate of participation, you must complete the online evaluation for each presentation attended as well as the overall conference evaluation.

The Faculty, CME Planning Committee, Reviewer and Moderator have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The OSMA CME Manager has mitigated all information with ineligible companies and has resolved all conflicts of interest if applicable.

UPCOMING EVENT

Caroline Rhea, Comedian & Actress, headlines Project TCMS Fundraiser, “Laughter is the Best Medicine.”

TCMS Foundation and Project TCMS

We are excited to bring back the TCMS Foundation, Project TCMS Fundraiser ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ on Friday, October 3, 2025. This isn’t your typical fundraiser, so see below for details on how you can join us for a night of laughter and giving back.

Date:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Time(s):

5:30 PM - Pre-Show Reception * VIP Tickets and Sponsors Only * Includes Free Valet Parking * Includes Hors d'oeuvres and Bar * VIP Seating in Auditorium, early seating 7:00 PM - Show / Program Begins * Premier, Preferred, and Reserved Tickets doors open at 6:30 PM

Location:

Tickets:

University of Tulsa Lorton Performance Center 550 S Gary Pl, Tulsa, OK 74104 VIP - $100 * Includes Free Valet Parking, Admission to 5:30 PM Reception with Hors d'oeuvres and Bar, VIP Seating in Auditorium Premier - $75 Preferred - $50 Reserved - $30 * Premier, Preferred, and Reserved Tickets include admission to 7:00 PM Show / Program (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

Attire:

Smart Casual, Come Dressed to Laugh

How to Purchase Tickets:

Online - Click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ Button and select the seats you want at the price you want.

It’s that simple.

Call - 918.743.6184 - We’ll help you through the process or select seats for you.

TU Lorton Performance Center Seating Chart Online:

Sponsorship Opportunities Available with Discounts for Member Practices (Tax Deductible)

Click Here to

Buy Tickets Our Headliner: Caroline Rhea

Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as "Hilda Spellman” from the hit series ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ and her numerous comedy specials. She voices the Mom on Disney’s hit series, ‘Phineas and Ferb’. She has starred in many films including Hallmark’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas as Mrs. Miracle and roles in NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez and Jon Cryer’s Extended Family.

She has hosted her own talk show and has been a regular panelist on the game shows, Funny You Should Ask, Match Game, Name that Tune and Hollywood Squares. She recently filmed her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House.

Caroline tours comedy clubs throughout the world and still makes time and for hosting and serving as an auctioneer for numerous charities. She is delighted to be hosting for her favorite charity.

We hope you'll join us for a night of comedy and laughter, while making a difference for our Project TCMS patients.

Visit thebestmedicinetulsa.com

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Membership Dues: Renew your membership early.

Tulsa County Medical Society & Oklahoma State Medical Association As we approach the end of the year, it will soon be time to renew your membership! Your continued support is essential for us to provide valuable resources, programs and events, and wellness efforts that benefit all members. Renewing your membership not only keeps you informed about the latest developments in Tulsa and Oklahoma but also strengthens our collective voice in advocating for healthcare improvements.

Why Membership Matters Being a member of the medical society means being part of a community that is dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine and improving patient care. Your membership provides you with access to exclusive benefits including the physician wellness program, GPO discounts, advocacy, event discounts, as well as resident and medical student support and scholarships.

YOUR MEMBERHSHIP MATTERS Membership Invoices will be sent out in October. The Deadline for renewal is December 31, 2025.

Please contact Joetta or Mark at 918.743.6184 or email us at joetta@tcmsok.org if you have any questions about dues or membership.

We thank you for your membership and support of your physician organizations!

Webinar for Management & Staff: Slips, Trips and Falls Oklahoma Medical Group Management Association (OKMGMA) Learning Objectives: Equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to proactively prevent workplace incidents Provide leaders guidance on reporting slip, trip, and fall incidents Help leaders promote a culture of safety within their organization

WHEN: 09/09/2025 12:00 PM, CDT Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording to view on demand!

ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. During this presentation leaders will learn practical strategies for reducing risk, such as ensuring proper housekeeping, mitigating interior and exteriors risks, and encouraging use of safety devices and materials. The course emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting of incidents and near-misses, fostering a safety-conscious culture that prioritizes open communication. Leaders will also explore special considerations, including addressing high-risk environments, accommodating older patient needs, and understanding the impact of weather and seasonal changes. By the end of the training, leaders will be prepared to champion effective prevention measures and promote a safer environment for employees and patients.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jake Yates is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in regulatory compliance, Medicare audits, and risk adjustment. As a Compliance Consultant at Healthcare Compliance Pros, he helps healthcare organizations build stronger compliance programs, streamline audit processes, and stay ahead of HIPAA, OSHA, and corporate regulatory requirements. Prior to joining Healthcare Compliance Pros, Jake worked as a National Account Manager at Ciox Health and a Client Services Manager at Cotiviti. During this time, he assisted with hundreds of Medicare audits for several of the top 10 largest U.S. health insurance companies. Jake is also a dynamic speaker, known for delivering clear, actionable guidance on compliance and leadership to organizations of all sizes.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

OKMGMA webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour of LIVE learning from MGMA state for those attending the live session.

OKMGMA Webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour from MGMA state for on-demand listening.

OKMGMA webinars are FREE for members! You must be logged in to register.($75 non members)

REGISTER

EVENTS - MEMBMER ENGAGEMENT

Welcoming New OU and OSU Medical Students Tulsa County Medical Society and Oklahoma State Medical Association The Tulsa County Medical Society and Oklahoma State Medical Association proudly welcomed first-year medical students at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine and the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine during July and August. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting future physicians, TCMS provided lunches during the students’ first weeks on campus, an opportunity to offer encouragement and begin building connections with the next generation of healthcare leaders.

These gatherings allowed TCMS and OSMA leadership, student members of the SRC, and staff to meet incoming students, share insights about the local medical community, and highlight the resources and advocacy offered through membership and involvement in organized medicine.

It was a meaningful way to connect with students during a formative time and to demonstrate the importance of physician-led support throughout medical training.

We’re excited to follow these students on their journey through medical school, residency, and into clinical practice. TCMS and OSMA remain dedicated to cultivating a strong and engaged medical community, and we look forward to providing continued opportunities for networking and collaboration as these future physicians advance in their education and careers.

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UPDATES FROM TCMS

Welcome New Member!

By joining TCMS and OSMA our members are among friends, colleagues, and peers, who share their interest, concern, and dedication, to the medical profession. Our strength relies on individual members like these, who are committed to making an impact on the field of medicine. Share with them the opportunity to join! Have them visit www.tcmsok.org/join or have them contact Mark or Joetta at 918.743.6184 or email tcms@tcmsok.org.

Adam J. Hoffhines, MD Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Hematology (Pathology) Pathology Laboratory Associates 4142 S. Mingo Road Tulsa OK 74146 918.417.6400

In Memoriam

We take a moment to honor the memory of our esteemed members and colleagues who have passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and compassion in the field of medicine. Their contributions have profoundly impacted countless lives, and their absence will be deeply felt within our community. As we reflect on their lives, let us remember the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." We encourage all members to share their memories and tributes, celebrating the remarkable individuals who have shaped our society and inspired us all.

Ned Trevor Harney, MD

March 10, 1933 - August 9, 2025 TCMS Member since June 8, 1961 - 64 Years Ned Trevor Harney, MD, passed from this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Monroe Harney, his mother Kate Evelyn Harney, his brother Mack Harney, and by his wife Marilyn.

Ned is survived by his daughter Melanie English, her husband John and their three children, Christy Mather, Michael English and Lyndie Mather, as well as their spouses and children; his daughter Angela Lindsay, her husband David, and Angela's daughters Amy Wilson and Amanda Wilson; his son Ned Trevor Harney II; and by his daughter Lisa Shepler, her husband Tim and their children Ryan Shepler and Haley Shepler.

Ned was born on March 10, 1933, in Smithville, Tennessee, the second son born to his parents Mack and Kate. He grew up on a farm outside Smithville and graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1950. In 1956, Ned graduated from medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He completed his internship at the Hillcrest Medical Center in 1957 and in 1960, he completed a two-year residency program in internal medicine at the Beckly Memorial Hospital in West Virginia.

After his medical education and training, he worked as an internist at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, before moving his practice to Jasper, Alabama. In 1968, he moved back to Tulsa where he practiced medicine until his retirement. During his career, he served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa Medical College, as Chief of Internal Medicine at Hillcrest Medical Center, as Medical Director for Hillcrest Home Care, and in several other leadership positions, while maintaining a busy medical practice.

Ned's many interests included golf, gardening, and fishing, but above all, spending time with his family. On October 1, 2024, Ned and his wife Marilyn celebrated 70 years of marriage. Ned was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and he was also a beloved doctor.

His life-long passion was helping others through medicine, and he cared deeply about each of his patients.

To view the full announcement, click here.

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