For nearly three decades, Malinda Webb has served the Stillwater community as a clinical pediatrician treating generations of families. In April, she transitions to Stillwater Medical as a hospital-based provider beginning a new chapter of growth.
“I’m excited for this new opportunity and hope my move to the hospital fosters even more of a collaborative team effort in taking care of our youngest patients,” said Dr. Webb.
Ensuring children have access to high-quality medical care is essential for their well-being and development. From routine check-ups and vaccinations to the management of chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes, pediatric services play a crucial role in keeping families healthy.
Stillwater Pediatrics is committed to providing expert medical care in a warm, supportive community environment. Founders, Dr. Buck Wright and Dr. Dwight Sublett, are remembered for their inspirational commitment to their patients. J’Von McLeod is a medical assistant who’s worked at the clinic since 2014.
“When I think about the physicians we’ve had here, and especially going back to Dr. Wright and Dr. Sublett, they always had the patient’s best interest at heart. If they ever got frustrated, it wasn’t because of a staff member or a patient themselves, it was because whatever system they were working with wasn’t enabling us to give the best treatment to our patients. That’s what they cared most about,” McLeod said.
The clinic has undergone many changes in its 40-year history including becoming a part of the Stillwater Medical health system in 2013. Dr. Webb was proud to join as a partner in 1997 and has learned a great deal from fellow physicians including Drs. Carla Wilsey and Susan Bullard.
“I really have been taught so much by nurses, staff and fellow physicians as well as patients. I hope to honor them by taking the knowledge I’ve gained and using it to strengthen pediatric care at the start of life,” Dr. Webb said.
Stillwater Medical’s Women’s Health Center has been through incredible growth and transformation over the past few years, expanding its ability to provide pediatric care. The Women’s Health Center is home to a renovated and updated labor and delivery unit, as well as a new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which opened last month.
This state-of-the-art Level II NICU, a $2.5 million investment provided by donors to the Stillwater Medical Foundation, is the only one of its kind in the area. Through a partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, the OnCue NICU will have a dedicated neonatologist and 24-hour neonatal nurse practitioner coverage. The facility ensures premature and at-risk newborns receive immediate, specialized attention without the stress of long-distance transfers.
Dr. Webb will work alongside these specialists to continue caring for families.
“I know that all babies are in great hands with her,” said Catie Arthur a labor and delivery nurse at Stillwater Medical. “She’s so personable and she’s so caring, and to have that has made me a better nurse. I know she’s there to help me and support me and teach me. She is just a beautiful soul.”
Dr. Webb said leaving the clinic is difficult because of the strong relationships she’s built with her patients and her colleagues. It’s a family at Stillwater Pediatrics. The physicians work together to treat patients, stay on the leading edge of medicine and support one another in daily life.
McLeod acknowledges the remarkable legacy Dr. Webb is leaving at Stillwater Pediatrics. She’s grateful for the personal relationship they’ve developed and determined to continue providing patient-centered care to honor her mentor. The staff at Stillwater Pediatrics is available to help Dr. Webb’s patients transition to a new provider or access medical records. Those needing assistance are encouraged to call (405) 743-7375.
“Pediatric care is the building block of a community. We all start there,” McLeod said. “As we pour into the growth and development of children, we are pouring into the growth of the community. It is such a blessing to do this work and to see children grow overtime.”
