SMC News
Rural Health Matters
The Rural Health Matters series, authored by Share Medical Center’s CEO Kandice Allen, offers an in‑depth look at the critical role rural health systems play in sustaining northwest Oklahoma’s communities and economy. Through articles such as “The Hidden Heroes: How Critical Access Hospitals Keep Rural Economies Healthy,” Allen illustrates how deeply interconnected the region’s farms, businesses, schools, families, and health care systems truly are- where the well‑being of one strengthens the whole. Her writing highlights the essential function of Critical Access Hospitals like Share Medical Center, which not only safeguard access to care but also serve as major economic engines and pillars of community resilience.
“Your Neighbor, Your Provider”
An SMC Patient Education Series
In this episode of “Your Neighbor, Your Provider,” our Chief Nursing Officer, Regina Wilson, RN, shares a piece of advice for nurses looking to work in a rural hospital!
Regina has dedicated more than three decades to serving our patients, supporting our nursing teams, and helping shape the compassionate, community-centered care that defines SMC today. From evolving technology to improved patient-centered practices, Regina has witnessed- and helped lead- the remarkable advancements that continue to strengthen the care we provide.
“Kayla’s Kindness”
Alva, Oklahoma, you never cease to amaze us
A few years ago, a little girl named Kayla looked around and decided the world needed more kindness. So she started Kayla’s Kindness Project, and ever since, she has been one of Share Medical Center's biggest cheerleaders.
This week, Kayla (now a little older and still just as big-hearted) showed up with gifts for our Christmas Adoption Project.
And then there's Christopher McClellan.
Many of you may remember his mom, who was part of the Share family for years. Christopher has been fighting the hardest fight of his life to get drug-free. He's doing the work every single day at Renewal Ranch, and he's winning. This Christmas will be his first in years with HOPE instead of chains.
Christopher has nothing. Literally. We put him on our adoption list with the basics- warm clothes, a Bible, and a few things to make his space feel like home.
Two Oklahoma kids (one giving everything she has; one starting over with nothing) and both reminding us what Christmas is really about.
If you'd like to help wrap up Christopher's list, message us.
Kayla and Christopher- thank you for letting Share Medical Center be part of your story.
This is Alva. This is Woods County. This is home.