REALITY REALITY MYTH MYTH
Telemedicine is only for minor issues. It can be used for chronic disease management, mental health, follow-ups and more.
Patients don’t want telemedicine.
Telemedicine will replace in-person care.
Providers can’t connect with patients virtually.
Telemedicine increases provider workload.
Telemedicine is too complicated to use.
Telemedicine takes focus away from chronically ill patients.
Many patients prefer it for convenience, and satisfaction rates are high when it is implemented well.
It’s a complement to in-person visits, not a replacement. It enhances access, but it does not eliminate traditional care.
Many providers find that they can still build rapport and offer high-quality care, especially when trained in virtual bedside manner.
Our eVisit platform mirrors in-person care, with little difference in workload. Plus, eVisit sessions take half the time of in-person visits.
With the right tools and training, most adapt quickly. Our provider and patient satisfaction score is 4.8 out of 5.
Redirecting your patient with less severe issues, "the sniffles", to telemedicine frees up time for more severe cases.
Remind your patients they can now easily schedule telehealth appointments in MyChart
Employee of the Month: Dependability
Kathy Sholl Manager of EHR Training and Support, Adm.
There isn't just one character quality that describes your core to the fullest. You are the epitome of all of them. I am so blessed to have you.
-Nina
Street, Admin
Other Character Core Nominees:
Emily Allen, Anadarko....................................
Rakeem Bragg, Admin....................................
Margaret Halloway, PAC................................
Tisha Roman, Straka.......................................
Diana Jackson, Lafayette................................
Julie Pineda, Straka........................................
Theresa Garton, Britton.................................... Initiative
Compassion
Patience
Availabilty Positivity
Trustworthiness
Do you know a Care Team Hero who embodies our core values, exceeds expectations in their role or makes a meaningful impact on our community?
Now is your chance to help us celebrate their outstanding qualities!
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Nominate someone today!
5 BASIC FACTS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders frequently affect teenagers and young people but also children and adults of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, cultures and body weights.
Eating disorders are not lifestyle choices but serious mental disorders that cause patients to stop eating or to engage in binge eating and/or other dysfunctional eating behaviors and include several clinical presentations.
Eating disorders are self-destructive behaviors that the patient cannot control.
(patients show some, but not necessarily all, of these) 1 2 3 4 5
Eating disorders cause serious impairment, can have devastating chronic effects and have one of the highest mortality rates of all mental disorders.
Eating disorders can be treated. If an ED specialized team is not an option the therapy should involve a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals if available and involve caregivers/relatives if possible. Working with relatives to support patients through this process is recommended no matter what the kind of eating disorder the patient is suffering from. Treatment should focus on the psychological, social, nutritional and medical aspects of eating disorders.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Behavioral change e.g. fasting, restriction of energy intake, difficulty eating, denial of appetite, binge eating, self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretics or diet pills, excessive physical exercise.
Body dissatisfaction
Distortion of body image
Strong desire to lose weight / intense fear of gaining weight
Low self-esteem
Psychological distress
Preoccupation with food
Depression and/or anxiety/mood swings
Reduction of libido
Lack of acceptance of illness
Social isolation
Physical symptoms
Excessive weight gain/loss
Absent or irregular menstruation
Sleep disturbances
Patients with eating disorders often suffer from other mental and medical comorbid conditions that need to be addressed.
Fuel Your Body: Small Steps, Big Impact!
Celebrate National Nutrition Month® with easy, healthy habits
March is National Nutrition Month—a time to focus on fueling your body with the nutrients it needs. This year’s theme is all about planning meals for a balanced lifestyle. No need for drastic changes! Small, mindful choices can lead to big improvements in your health.
PLAN FOR HEALTHIER EATING
FOR MORE TIPS, VISIT Nutrition/Dietitians
PLAN FOR SUCCESS
Taking a few moments to plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner can make a big difference. Cooking at home allows for more control over ingredients, ensuring you get the nutrients your body needs.
SIMPLE STEPS TO EAT BETTER
Eating at home doesn’t need to take much time. Quick meals like salads, smoothies, or soups are easy to prepare and full of fiber and nutrients. Plus, preparing food at home lets you experiment with healthy ingredients like vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
When on the go, don’t skip meals. A healthy snack, like fruit or nuts, can help keep you energized.
National Nutrition Month is a reminder that small, mindful choices can lead to big improvements in your health.
REFER YOUR PATIENTS TO VARIETY CARE NUTRITION
Jennifer Evans, RD/LD Yukon Karla Sigala, RDN/LD Lafayette
SPIRIT VALENTINE’S Week
NorthCare Receives $5,000 at 2025 United Way Gala
NorthCare was honored with the Wharton Family Mental Health Award at the 24th annual United Way Gala on January 31, 2024. The event, held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, brought together over 800 guests to celebrate the success of the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s 2024 fundraising campaign. NorthCare was recognized for its unwavering commitment to providing both physical and mental health services to patients at no cost, embodying their mission to support the community’s well-being.
From left to right: Connie Schlittler, MPA, LCSW, Vice President of Growth; Rachael Picon, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer; Sally Kerr, Executive Director; Tonya Ratcliff, Marketing, Communications and Philanthropy Principal
FEBRUARY Anniversaries
20+ YEARS OF SERVICE
KATHERINE Y. SHOLL, ADMIN, 23 YEARS
10 + YEARS OF SERVICE
BRENDA CELEDON, STRAKA, 10 YEARS
PATRICE PAYTON, STRAKA, 10 YEARS
LUIS PANTOJA, LAFAYETTE, 11 YEARS
YESENIA QUINTANA, LAFAYETTE, 12 YEARS
KYLE A. STEWART, BRITTON, 12 YEARS
ROXANA P. ARROYO, CROOKED OAK, 16 YEARS
5+ YEARS OF SERVICE
VANESSA I. CARDOZA, MID-DEL, 5 YEARS
KATHERYN J. CONTRERAS, PAC, 5 YEARS
JACQUELYNE M. HERNANDEZ, PAC, 5 YEARS
MARIA ISABEL MENDEZ, BRITTON, 5 YEARS
JUANA SALGADO, RENO, 5 YEARS
LAURA I. THOMAS, ADMIN, 5 YEARS
VICTOR CAMPA-GARCIA, LAFAYETTE, 5 YEARS
AMANDA GONZALES-EASTMAN, PAC, 6 YEARS
CHRISTINA LEIJA, NW 10TH, 7 YEARS
YAJAIRA S. MARTINEZ, STRAKA, 7 YEARS
TANIA SAUCEDA-CAMPOS, PAC, 8 YEARS
ANA MARTINEZ, STRAKA, 9 YEARS
4 YEARS OF SERVICE
LINDA KRISTEL CORONA, STRAKA
EVANGELINA MORALES, PAC
ARACELI PEREZ, STRAKA
TELVINA MONSERRATH RIOS, LAFAYETTE
3 YEARS OF SERVICE
MARLENE AGUILERA, BAPTIST PORTLAND
ADILENE ALVA, LAFAYETTE
ALEJANDRA ANGUIANO, SEQUOYAH
ANGELICA AVILA, STRAKA
MARILYN BARRIENTOS, STRAKA
YATZARETH CARREON, N. PORTLAND
SINTHIA DOMINGUEZ, PAC
JESSICA HUIZAR, PAC
ASHLEY MELENDEZ, ADMIN
MELANIE OCHOA, STRAKA
ADRIANA A. SEGURA, LAFAYETTE
2 YEARS OF SERVICE
MARISSA FOSTER, MID-DEL
THERESA SUZANNE GARTON, BRITTON
JASMIN PEREZ, PAC
SARAHI REMIGIO, PAC
1 YEAR OF SERVICE
DALILA ESTRELLA, ADMIN
APRIL KEITH, NW 10TH
MIKAELA MARTINEZ, PAC
CHRISTY LYNN MODENA, ADMIN
JACQUELYN MOYE JONES, BRITTON
KARINA RAMIREZ, PAC
Benefits Trivia Winners Celebrate at Thunder Game
After a winter weather delay, our November Benefits Trivia winners finally enjoyed their prize—tickets to an OKC Thunder game in early February!
Thanks to all who participated—stay tuned for more chances to win!
Luis Pantoja
Vanessa Reyes
Jazmin Ramirez
Whitney Heinrich
Roxann Wheeler
LaVada Torres
Vanessa Cardoza
Noelia Pina Torres
Shannon O’Shea
Matilde Olivera
Victor Campos
Amelia DeLoera
Javier Macias
Brianna Carroll
Edyth Evans
Phuong Do
Lindsey Lemons
Ramina Golshani
Adamaris Carrasco
Debbie Muran
Victor Rodriguez
Fabiola Santillan
Christine Guillermo
Morelia Bacio
Welcome
Daisy Herrera PSR
Beverly Winn APRN
Marni Leahy DoPC
Alondra Puentes Diaz MA
Denise Chavira PSR
Also, please join us in welcoming our Teen Clinic student interns!
The Teen Clinic Sexual Health Student Advocate Intern Program engages youth as positive role models, trained facilitators, and health champions to support evidence-based education in schools, increase clinical services for adolescents, promote equity and inclusion, and empower youth to gain the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to increase protective factors related to sexual health and safety. The program provides youth with real-world professional development, opportunities for career paths within the public health and healthcare fields, and supports youth in their growth as well-rounded individuals. Teen Clinic welcomed 10 highly intelligent, driven students into our first cohort of interns at the end of January. They have been working diligently to complete trainings in sexual health education, plan outreach events, and develop a youth-led social media campaign. The intern program is made possible by a grant from Telligen, along with continued support of Variety Care Teen Clinic programming from Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
Aurora Calderon MA
nna Herrera PSR
Jose Gallegos Adolescent Hlth. Spc.
Jesus Noemi Yareli Katie Perla
Roselyn
Isai Fernanda Jitzel Joanna
