EDMOND — McBride Clinic names chief operating officer

McBride Clinic, one of the nation’s leading providers of orthopedic and arthritis care, has appointed James Berry as chief operating officer. In this position, Berry will direct and manage the day-to-day operations at McBride Clinic.

“McBride Clinic and McBride Orthopedic Hospital are focused on comprehensive, individualized treatment and quality care for our patients,” said Mark Galliart, CEO of McBride Orthopedic Hospital and McBride Clinic. “In this position, James will work collectively with all departments and staff to ensure we are providing our patients with the highest quality of orthopedic care available.”

Berry views this as an opportunity to help one of the nation’s premiere orthopedic practices further its mission of providing the highest quality care available. “McBride Clinic has a well-respected and talented group of physicians in both orthopedics and rheumatology,” Berry said. “I am truly blessed to work at one of the nation’s leading orthopedic clinics.”

Berry’s experience includes more than 20 years in health care management, including spending more than five years as COO of Via Christi Health System, a multi-practice specialty group with more than 35 physicians and 100 total employees. Most recently, Berry served as administrator of the Wichita Urology Group.

“James brings a critical mix of health care experience and corporate management expertise to McBride,” Galliart said. “As an accomplished health care executive with over 20 years of experience, James will be vital in ensuring top quality care for our patients.”

Berry has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washburn University and a master’s degree in health care administration from Wichita State University.



AT&T expands 24 Mbps U-Verse Internet option in all its markets

AT&T announced the expansion of AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo to every U-verse market, offering broadband speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream.

Available as of Monday for AT&T U-verse residential and small business customers, Max Turbo is the fastest Internet package available from the nation’s leading provider of broadband services and the fastest residential broadband speed in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, according to the company. AT&T U-verse services are offered in 120 markets across 22 states. Max Turbo was initially launched in Austin, San Antonio and St. Louis in December.

“Max Turbo is the latest example of how we’re bringing consumers and small businesses the choice of better services and faster speeds with AT&T U-verse,” Mark Collins, senior vice president of data and voice products, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “With a large majority of U-verse TV customers bundling U-verse Internet, we know we’re giving our customers the broadband choice they want. Customers value our high-quality and integrated bundle of award-winning U-verse TV, fast Internet and voice and wireless services, and they love that we’re continually adding more to improve their experience — more features, more apps and more speed.”

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible residential customers for $65 a month as part of a bundle with AT&T U-verse TV. Professional standard installation is included for new U-verse TV customers, and current U-verse Internet residential and small business customers can upgrade their package at any time.

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible small business customers for $95 a month.



Hupfeld to receive Maureen Reagan Award

A Masque in Black & White is the 10th annual gala fundraiser for the Central Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association and will take place on April 16. The historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel will provide the setting for an event that will feature big band music, dancing, fine cuisine and fabulous auction items.

One of the highlighted efforts of the Masque is an extraordinary raffle package that consists of numerous Apple products such as an iMac, iPod, iPhone and more with a market value of more than $4,000. Tickets for the package are $20 each and can be purchased in advance at www.alz.org/alzokar or on the night of the Masque. The winner need not be present.

Stanley Hupfeld of Integris Health Foundation will receive the Maureen Reagan Award, which is given to individuals who display compassionate support for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first time the Oklahoma City office has issued this award.

“Stanley’s leadership in supporting our mission has been crucial in our ongoing efforts to fight Alzheimer’s while providing care for those affected,” said Mark Fried, CEO designate of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Unfortunately, Stanley’s family has witnessed the devastating effects of this disease and his intentional actions to further our cause has played a key role in the expansion of our outreach.”

The Masque generates a significant portion of the organization’s annual budget.

Sponsorships are needed and individual tickets are available for $150. The Masque will kick off at 7 p.m. and valet will be provided by Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City. For more information, call Shelley Speer at 319-0780 or shelley.speer@alz.org.