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Variety Care is one of Oklahoma's largest federally qualified health centers (FQHC), catering to thousands of patients across central and rural areas of the state. Stay up to date on our continual expansion, introduction of new programs, and other developments as we strive to better serve our community.
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LToya Knighten
Chief of Communications and Government Affairs
lknighten@varietycare.org
(918) 850-7776
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Variety Care Adds Five New Health Care Providers
Variety Care is proud to welcome five new providers to their family medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health departments. New providers are expanding access to quality, affordable health care across five Variety Care locations.Full story -
Variety Care Celebrates Opening of Putnam Health Center at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Variety Care celebrated the opening of Variety Care Putnam during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 28. The community health center currently offers pediatrics and urgent care and will be expanding to include women’s health and family medicine services. Variety Care Putnam, located at 11220 N Rockwell Ave., is now open and accepting patientsFull story -
Taylor-Bristow Joins Variety Care as Director of Family Medicine
Variety Care is proud to welcome Sheleatha M. Taylor-Bristow, MD, MPH, to Oklahoma’s largest community health center as the director of family medicine. Taylor-Bristow assumed her role on Sept. 12 and will be seeing patients at Variety Care’s Britton Health Center in November.Full story -
Oklahoma Caring Vans Partner with Variety Care
The Oklahoma Caring Foundation’s signature Caring Van program will collaborate with Variety Care’s nursing staff to provide access to preventive health services—like immunizations—to qualifying children and adults in Oklahoma City and surrounding counties.Full story -
Variety Care CLOSURE on Monday, August 8th
ALL Variety Care clinic locations will be closed on Monday, August 8, 2022 for an important update. WIC will remain open. Pharmacies will also remain open for prescription pick-up ONLY. Read the full story to learn more.Full story -
National Association of Community Health Centers Appoints Lance Evans to National Advisory Group
Variety Care is proud to announce the appointment of Lance Evans, director of communications, to the Health Center Workforce Diversity Data & Metrics National Advisory Group. The group is convened by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in collaboration with The George Washington University Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity.Full story -
Severe Weather Conditions: Jan. 14, 2024
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Variety Care and OCCHD Partner to Increase Access to Health Care Services in NW OKC
Variety Care is partnering with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) to increase access to family medicine, sexual health, and community-based health care services for adults and adolescents in northwest Oklahoma City.Full story -
Variety Care to Host Back-to School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Straka Terrace
Variety Care will host a first dose Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Saturday, Aug. 14 at Straka Terrace, located at 1025 Straka Terrace.Full story -
Variety Care North Portland Reopens with Drive-Through Pharmacy, More Services for Women
Jul 21, 2021, 16:21 PM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsVariety Care North Portland (5320 N. Portland) is now open after temporarily closing to remodel. Variety Care now offers two conveniently located clinics on Portland with an assortment of health care services for the entire family.Full story -
Adults Can Apply for Medicaid Expansion at Variety Care
Variety Care, Inc. is accepting SoonerCare patients. Now, eligible adults can be approved for SoonerCare benefits through Medicaid expansion at Variety Care.Full story -
Variety Care Recipient of American Rescue Plan Act Awards
Mar 26, 2021, 17:27 PM by Julie MitchellVariety Care, Inc. will receive up to $13.8 million in funding as part of a large COVID-relief effort from the Biden-Harris Administration’s America Rescue Plan. Award allocations will be granted based upon eligible costs associated with providing care during the pandemic. Funding will help Variety Care expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations.Full story -
Variety Care Reno Hires Three Providers
Nov 18, 2020, 18:44 PM by Lance Evans, direct of communicationsVariety Care is proud to welcome three new health care providers to the family medicine and behavioral health teams. All providers are accepting new patients now at the newly constructed Variety Care Reno, located at 4000 W. Reno Ave.Full story -
Variety Care Expands Access to Rural Patients Through Hiring of New Provider
Oct 10, 2020, 21:29 PM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsVariety Care expands access to Oklahoma’s rural population through the hiring of a new family medicine provider. Dr. Alejandra De Santiago is accepting patients now at Variety Care’s Anadarko Health Center, located at 718 W. Petree Road, Anadarko, OK 73005.Full story -
Variety Care Offering Flu Vaccine During Month-Long Events
Oct 8, 2020, 01:57 AM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsThis month, Variety Care will hold multiple flu events across five health centers in Oklahoma City. The first flu event will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Variety Care Straka Terrace.Full story -
Variety Care Solidifies Distinction as ‘Medical Home’ for All
Sep 11, 2020, 01:50 AM by Lance Evans, director of communicationVariety Care, Inc. improved in 12 clinical quality measures, extending the nonprofit’s reach as Oklahoma’s largest Federally-Qualified Health Center. The distinction helped the organization receive awards in five categories as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).Full story -
Variety Care Hires Behavioral Health Provider
Aug 20, 2020, 17:41 PM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsVariety Care recently hired behavioral health provider Rita Rose, PA-C. Rose joins an established and innovative team of specialists dedicated to improving health outcomes for children and adults through advancements in behavioral health.Full story -
Variety Care Expands Access to Seniors Through Hiring of New Provider
Jul 31, 2020, 17:36 PM by Julie MitchellVariety Care expands access to Oklahoma City’s elder population through the hiring of a new senior wellness provider. Bency Sony, APRN, is accepting patients now at the Northcare Pete White and Wellness Center, 4021 S Walker Ave. Sony is providing care to adult patients, 60-years-old and over.Full story -
Yukon Clinic Officially Reopens as Variety Care Yukon Pediatrics
Jul 22, 2020, 02:00 AM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsVariety Care is proud to welcome pediatric providers Dr. Alecia Hanes, Jennifer Fulmer, APRN-CNP, Alexandra Martin, APRN-CPNP, Dr. Regina Tomichen, and the entire Yukon Pediatrics family to the organization. All providers are accepting new and existing patients still at the same location, 508 W. Vandament AveFull story -
Variety Care Expands Access Through Hiring of Two New Medical Providers
Apr 5, 2020, 01:44 AM by Lance Evans, director of communicationsVariety Care has welcomed two new medical providers to their family medicine and pediatric teams. Both providers are accepting new patients now at Variety Care’s Straka Terrace and Lafayette locations.Full story