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VOL 21 ISSUE 10
October 2014
OWASSO COLLINSVILLE
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Paying It Forward Family Animal Medicine engages community and celebrates extended family. By Christopher Davis
Walking into Family Animal Medicine, located at 9200 N. Garnett Rd. in Owasso, one immediately feels welcome. Front desk staff is quick to greet, and technicians seem to be perpetually smiling as they rush from room to room. Though they are busy, everyone always has a moment to say “hello” on their way through. It gives the impression that Dr. Nobles and Dr. Guerriero have succeeded in establishing the type of clinic they originally set out to in 2012. The clinic specializes in small animal medicine, handling everything from vaccinations to spay/neuter and more in-depth surgeries. In addition, the hospital offers
boarding services; space is limited, so it is wise to schedule a stay in advance. There is no better place for care of your pet while on vacation for the holidays, as the staff at FAM treats every animal like an extension of their own family. Dr. Jenny Nobles and Dr. Gena Guerriero and their staff represent a rare breed of veterinary clinic. Running an independent animal hospital is challenging, but bringing their skills and setting up under a bridge in downtown Tulsa to treat dogs whose owners are homeless or have almost nothing in the way of money or shelter is virtually unheard of. Of course, it’s (continued on page 24)
Sidelined by Injury? Dr. Brad Lawson volunteers his services for several local sports teams. By Julie Lawson
Friday night football is here. The stadium lights are coming on, and our kids are running onto the football field once again. The temperature is starting to change, and the atmosphere and support that
fills a community around their teams on Friday nights has finally returned. For some, the return of football is an exciting and exhilarating time. However, with the collision nature of
Dr. Brad Lawson with his sons, Luke, John and Ethan.
the sport, the return of football can also mean challenging injuries, concussions, and significant amounts of rehabilitation and continued care for some. When the excitement of the game turns into the disappointment of an injury, many have realized that they don’t have to drive to Tulsa to find the sports medicine care they need. Dr. Brad Lawson, a physician and orthopedic surgeon in Owasso, has provided excellence in service and sports medicine care in the Owasso, Claremore and Collinsville area for the last several years. Dr. Lawson also volunteers his time as a team orthopedist and sports medicine physician for several of the teams in the area. Dr. Lawson began his (continued on page 24)
Custom Communications and Technology Solutions DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies provide security options, video surveillance, computer networking and more. By Christopher Davis
DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies are partner companies that provide a variety of custom communications and technology solutions. From security and video surveillance to phone and computer networking, DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies combine their expertise for seamless, professional system integration. Operating as a single team with two squads, they specialize in customized systems of all sorts. “If it’s low-voltage, we do it,” says Kevin Dyson, head of DLSS
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Dr. Jenny Nobles with Oliver and Dr. Gena Guerriero with Max.
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