Elk City, OK – Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy.

This month’s event, “Building a Healthy Financial Future,” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room located at the far end of the GPRMC cafeteria at 1801 W. 3rd St. in Elk City. The session will be presented by Justin Koch, CFP, CPWA, CEPA, wealth advisor and president of CopperSky Wealth, and Robert Stephens, CFP, AAMS, financial advisor with Edward Jones.

Community Connections features monthly presentations from GPRMC physicians and guest speakers covering a wide range of subjects, including health and wellness, finances, legal planning and more. Each session is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided, and while RSVPs are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome.

“Financial health is an important part of overall well-being,” said Corey G. Lively, CEO. “Through Community Connections, we’re excited to bring in local financial experts to help our members of our community navigate finances, no matter what stage of life they’re in.”

Future sessions are planned for topics including ear, nose & throat care, women's health, urology, surgery, community health, healthy lifestyle advice, insurance basics and legal planning.

To reserve a spot for the Sept. 16 session, call (580) 303-5874.

Great Plains Regional Medical Center is the largest health care provider in western Oklahoma offering a full range of medical services, including the region’s most comprehensive obstetrics and women’s health departments. GPRMC is home to 50 physicians who deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across 25 general and specialty areas. GPRMC operates western Oklahoma’s only physician-staffed, 24-hour emergency department and the only 24-hour general and orthopedic surgery centers in the region. As a nonprofit hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, GPRMC is committed to meeting the highest standards in patient care. Learn more at gprmc-ok.com.

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