In this season finale, the hosts reflect on the most meaningful moments from Season 1 and why those conversations matter for anyone invested in community health. Hosts Abby Fox (PR and Marketing Manager), Joe Akin (Senior Director of Development), and Katon Lunsford (Public Relations Communications Specialist) revisit patient stories and practical lessons viewers can use.
You will hear takeaways about preventive care, volunteering in your neighborhood, caregiver support, and how advances in healthcare technology affect everyday patients. This episode weaves patient stories, mental health conversations, and tips for getting the screenings you need.

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In this episode of Still Caring, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Roton, a pulmonologist and critical care physician whose roots run deep in Stillwater. From growing up in the community to now caring for it, Dr. Roton shares how his journey into medicine—and ultimately into pulmonary and critical care—was shaped by both personal experience and a passion for helping patients in their most vulnerable moments.

We explore why lung health matters so much in Oklahoma, and what puts our community at higher risk for lung cancer. Dr. Roton also discusses advancements in the field and how he’s working alongside the Stillwater Cancer Center to streamline care—helping patients move more quickly from diagnosis to treatment when time matters most.

Whether you’re thinking about your own lung health or simply want to better understand the care happening right here at home, this episode offers insight, perspective and a reminder of what it means to truly care. #LungCancer #Pulmonology #LungScreening #RoboticBronchoscopy #CriticalCare #SmokingCessation. 

Learn more about Daniel Roton, MD 

In this episode of Still Caring, Alane Zannotti shares the deeply personal story of growing up alongside a brother struggling with addiction, mental illness, violence, and instability - and the complicated emotions families often carry in silence.

This conversation is about mental health, family trauma, authenticity, and the importance of talking openly so others know they are not alone.

On this episode of Still Caring, we sit down with Shyla Eggers, a longtime Stillwater Medical team member who has spent the last decade navigating life with sleep apnea. Shyla explains how Inspire therapy changed her sleep and why it may be an effective CPAP alternative for people with obstructive sleep apnea. She walks us through the decision, the surgery, and what recovery has been like—plus how her sleep (and daily life) are already changing.

Whether you’re struggling with sleep apnea yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a real, relatable look at a treatment option that’s helping patients finally get the rest they need. #SleepApnea #InspireTherapy #CPAP #SleepMedicine #HomeSleepTest

In this episode of Still Caring, Steve Irby, founder of KICKER, shares his lifelong journey with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). From early testing and monitoring to transplant and recovery, Steve offers an honest look at what it means to live with a genetic condition. He talks through the decisions, challenges, and milestones along the way—along with practical insights on managing blood pressure, navigating transplant timing, and maintaining quality of life through dialysis and beyond. This conversation is a powerful reminder of how knowledge, support, and access to care can shape outcomes for individuals and families across our community.

In honor of Nurses Week, this episode of Still Caring shines a light on the people at the heart of healthcare. We sit down with Mary Beth Hunziker, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Stillwater Medical, for a meaningful conversation about leadership, purpose, and the impact of nursing on our community.

From her early days at the bedside to leading nursing across the organization, Mary Beth shares how her journey has shaped her approach to caring for both patients and caregivers. We talk about what drew her to nursing, the essential role nurses play in the patient experience, and the resilience it takes to show up—day after day—for others.

Lee Bird has spent a lifetime showing up for others—and in this episode of Still Caring, she shares what that looks like on the front lines of the emergency room at Stillwater Medical. A former university vice president turned patient advocate volunteer, Lee brings both leadership and lived experience to her role, helping bridge the gap between clinical care and human connection in the ER.

From launching volunteer programs to sitting at the bedside during difficult moments, Lee offers a candid look at what it means to serve patients and families when they need it most. She also opens up about her own deeply personal connection to Stillwater Medical—where she credits the team with saving her life not once, but three times.

This conversation is a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion, the importance of community, and how even the smallest acts of care can make a lasting difference.

In this episode, Denise Webber, President and CEO of Stillwater Medical, joins us to discuss the many challenges facing today’s healthcare industry. She shares personal stories that offer both inspiration and caution as we work to deliver better, more patient-centered care within a strained system.

If you’re interested in healthcare leadership, rural health, patient-centered care, and the future of medicine, this episode delivers an honest and hopeful conversation about where we go next—and how we get there together. 

Learn more about Denise Webber 

The caregiver perspective is often overlooked, but it should not be. Lori Hunter gives a real look at what it means to support, advocate, and endure alongside someone you love.

This conversation focuses on the reality of living with a serious diagnosis, the intense and unpredictable moments that bring patients into the Emergency Department, and how compassion and trust in care can transform pain into purpose.