AllianceHealth Clinton Remains Steadfast in Service to the Western Oklahoma Region

7/14/2021

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at AllianceHealth Clinton. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services.

The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Hundreds of patients received the medical care they needed thanks to our physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, lab techs, housekeepers, food service workers and other providers who have worked tirelessly to maintain a safe environment. Our family of caregivers put aside their personal fears and concerns and came to help every single day, with bravery and courage.

More than 175 babies took their first breaths and we celebrated with their moms. Thousands walked away in better shape than when they came in, with less pain following a surgery, outpatient procedures, or a smile of relief when their screening mammogram or colonoscopy was clear.

With pride and relief we cheered patients who left for home after beating COVID-19. But there have been times of sadness too, as our caregivers helped patients transition at the end of life and comforted the loved ones who grieve for their loss.

Helping people get well and live healthier is rewarding work, and we are grateful for the trust every patient places in us. And we feel the support of the community as you’ve extended your thanks and encouragement through prayers, signs from Clinton students, numerous meals and snacks, discounts for employees from local businesses and more.

Led by a local administration and advisory board of community leaders and physicians, we are putting our resources toward increased medical services, facilities and technologies that are important to our patients, and recruiting two new primary care physicians. Many of our physicians are now offering and utilizing telemedicine, making it easier than ever to see the doctor when you’re in the comfort of home.

We value our relationship with the Clinton Community. The more than $500,000 in taxes we paid last year support critical infrastructure such as first responders, schools and roads. Wages and benefits for our provider team generate buying power for local goods and services and help drive the local economy. And we deliver care for our most vulnerable residents, last year providing more than $6 million of charity and uncompensated care.

A substantial part of our population has had COVID-19 vaccines and we have gradually returned to the things we enjoy doing with family and friends. COVID has subsided but most likely will be around in some form for a while and rest assured we will continue to provide care and support as your local regional health center.

Jay Johnson is the chief administrative officer and chief financial officer for AllianceHealth Clinton.

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