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Compassionate…Exceptional…Care

Bette Roberts may not have known much about the healthcare available at Duncan Regional Hospital or Jefferson County Hospital but she when her care was finished, she was a believer. “All my caregivers not only provided excellent care, but they also became my friend,” said Bette. Joe and Bette Roberts, who in 2019 celebrated 68 years of marriage It all started when Bette collapsed to the floor at 2:00 am. “I told my husband, Joe, just grab my feet and drag me to the bed, and I will be alright,” smiled Bette. Luckily, he didn’t do that even though he did get her a pillow for her head as he called his daughter for help. Bette was rushed to the hospital in Ardmore and diagnosed with a brain ble

Meet Angel Wylie, Graduating May 2020

When asked why she wants to be a nurse, Angel shares, “I want to make people feel better and bring a smile to their face.” It is this simple yet powerful statement that has guided Angel these past years. Born and raised in Duncan, Angel graduated from Empire Public Schools. “After graduation, I attended Oklahoma City Community College for a while,” said Angel. “But I didn’t like it, so I came home.” During this time she married, had her first daughter and worked several jobs until she landed at Sanford Children’s Clinic as their receptionist. “I worked there for seven years and enjoyed it,” said Angel. “It was there that I learned as the front line person your attitude can trickle down to

The Cox Family

Don't look for it on Facebook, Twitter, or a website. Attention is not what the Cox family wants. For them, serving others and their community comes naturally or from opportunities that arise. Patriarch Quanah Cox was an example to his children through his many years of teaching and coaching. "When you are a coach, you don't just coach the kids," said his wife, Mary Frances. "You care about them as individuals." Quanah's influence was lasting and far-reaching as evidenced at his funeral when previous students came from across the United States to remember their teacher and coach. Mary Frances has quietly helped so many in our community. "It is important to me to promote healthy living - emo