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We're proud to announce that OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center been named the best cancer facility in Oklahoma, according to U.S. News & World Report. This latest ranking assesses facilities using a data-driven analysis that combines performance measures across three dimensions: structure, process and outcomes. As our state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, it's our ongoing mission to provide patient-centered, research-driven cancer care for all Oklahomans.

Three recent University of Oklahoma master’s degree graduates have been awarded OU Health Administrative Fellowships. This newly created program serves as a bridge from academic life to professional health care administration. The fellowship is designed to build the next generation of health care leaders through practical and experiential learning opportunities at OU Health, the state’s flagship academic health system. The inaugural fellows, Bethanie Lor, Shawn Long and Safra Shakir, earned master’s of health administration degrees from the Hudson College of Public Health on the OU Health Sciences campus this May.

Join OU Health for the Second Annual Stroke Symposium, a conference that aims to enhance the expertise and performance of healthcare professionals who treat stroke patients — fostering advancements in their knowledge and skills. Topics will be delivered by experts in the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, and vascular medicine. Friday, Aug. 23 from 6-9 p.m. Evening Reception at Vast Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Education Session at Samis Family Education Center in Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Register today: https://lnkd.in/gSNZzKzK

For nearly 40 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and OU Health have partnered to provide our members across the state with access to unique, high-quality health care. We are excited to announce that we are extending that partnership, giving our members in-network access through June 30, 2026.

Last week Subaru of America, Inc. and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Oklahoma Chapter visited OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional Health System for their Subaru Loves to Care program to hand-deliver blankets and messages of hope to our patients!

Join us for OU Health's inaugural Spine Symposium on July 26 and 27, 2024. Neurosurgeon Dr. John Burke, M.D., Ph.D shares: "This event is designed to give the physicians who perform complex procedures a platform to share techniques and experiences. Our goal is to be a launching point for new ideas, connections, and networks to enhance spine care in our state." Friday's networking event at Vast will feature the keynote speakers and topics below: Dr. Aaron Clark, M.D., Ph.D Modern Techniques to Minimize Risk in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Dr. Michael Safaee, M.D. Is Age Just a Number? Understanding the Role of Biological Age in Spine Surgery Register today: https://lnkd.in/gPkBzyDb

Last month we celebrated a significant construction milestone with our academic partner, the University of Oklahoma, Norman Regional Health System and Manhattan Construction Company. This facility is set to open in the summer of 2025, and patients like Karalisa Duncan are already benefiting from the partnership between OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and Norman Regional that began in January of 2023. The new space will double capacity for infusion services, ensuring timely and efficient patient care, and it will house dedicated spaces for research coordinators and nurses to engage with patients about clinical trials, assessing eligibility and offering innovative treatment options. Join us in celebrating the expansion of research-driven, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and Norman Regional Health System celebrated a Topping Out Ceremony for the new cancer care facility on the Norman Regional HealthPlex campus, marking a significant milestone in the construction project and offering the community a first look at the new building.     Manhattan Construction Company, along with leaders from OU Health, the University of Oklahoma and Norman Regional, gathered to mark the completion of the exterior structure.  The center’s opening in summer 2025 will bring the highest level of cancer care to Norman and south-central Oklahoma. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqcD8YvR

Yuri Lansinger, M.D., is a skilled OU Health orthopedic hand surgeon and an associate professor with the OU College of Medicine. Dr. Lansinger has been selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for the upcoming academic year of 2024-2025. During her 10-month stay in South Korea, Dr. Lansinger will conduct research on the differences in healthcare systems between the U.S. and Korea, particularly focusing on the impact of access to specialized care on patient outcomes for complex nerve injuries in the upper extremities. Joining the ranks of past Fulbright scholars, which include Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and world leaders, Dr. Lansinger's work promises to contribute valuable insights to the field of orthopedic surgery and healthcare on a global scale. Learn more about this prestigious honor: https://lnkd.in/gr4Dz74i

Launched by Oklahoma Football Head Coach Brent Venables, the S.O.U.L. (Serving Our Uncommon Legacy) Mission provides layers of support and development for football student-athletes off the field. As part of this initiative, student-athletes have a week-long paid micro-internship opportunity to explore various industries, including business, education, and healthcare. Through partnerships with programs like OU SOUL, OU Health aims to create career pathways for future healthcare leaders from non-traditional backgrounds, ensuring a pipeline of future leaders in healthcare. As the employer of choice for top talent, OU Health is providing real-world healthcare insights and skill development targeting non-traditional student populations. During the micro-internship, student-athletes shadowed nurses and learned from Air Kids One transport crews. They toured operating rooms with the Level I trauma team and met top executives to gain insights into different healthcare professions that support patients. Throughout the week, participants witnessed firsthand the impact of our academic healthcare system on the community. Our focus on education, clinical care, and research sets us apart, and they even joined our employees for a block party celebrating OU Health Week.