By Robin Schluter, Director of Nursing at Primary Health Partners
Great nursing care is about more than taking vitals, checking boxes, or moving quickly from one patient to the next. To me, it means slowing down enough to really listen, understand what someone is going through, and...
As families prepare for another school year, calendars quickly fill with sports practices, band rehearsals, Scout activities, and back-to-school checklists. One important item that shouldn't be left until the last minute is your child's school or sports physical.
At Primary Health Partners, we...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — July 29, 2026 — Primary Health Partners (PHP), Oklahoma’s largest Direct Primary Care provider, names Franklin Theelen as Vice President of Human Resources. In this leadership role, Theelen will help guide people strategy, culture, and workforce development across the...
Jenks, OK (June 29, 2026) — Primary Health Partners (PHP), Oklahoma’s largest Direct Primary Care provider, is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Ghere, DO, will join the team at PHP Jenks, where he will practice alongside Dr. Jeffrey Chasteen beginning July 2026.
Dr. Ghere brings nearly two...
What It Means to Be a Nurse at Primary Health Partners
For many nurses, the decision to leave a hospital-based system is not made lightly. It is made after years of watching the system fail the people they went into medicine to serve: patients discharged too soon, concerns left unaddressed, and a...
Employee wellness is no longer viewed as a perk. It is a business investment that directly impacts productivity, retention, and long-term cost control. Employers across Oklahoma are facing rising insurance premiums, limited access to providers, and increasing employee burnout. These pressures often...
Oklahoma City, OK (March 4, 2026) — Primary Health Partners (PHP), Oklahoma's largest Direct Primary Care provider serving Oklahomans across 11 clinics, announces the appointment of Erick Sunarto as its first Chief Technology Officer. This strategic addition reflects PHP’s commitment to...
What Is Direct Primary Care and How Does It Work
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model designed to simplify access to primary medical services. Instead of charging per visit or billing insurance, patients pay a flat monthly fee directly to their healthcare provider. This...
Oklahoma City (January 29, 2026) - Primary Health Partners (PHP), Oklahoma's largest Direct Primary Care (DPC) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Willis as its new Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Willis will lead the growth strategy, focusing on expanding access to...
Healthcare is changing, and many patients are rethinking how they choose their primary care physician. Long wait times, rushed appointments, surprise bills, and limited access have made traditional healthcare feel frustrating and impersonal for many families.
A direct primary care physician...