OnCue has been named a 2025 Oklahoma Journal Record Beacon Award in the Philanthropic Impact category for its pivotal role in establishing the OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Stillwater Medical Center. The award recognizes OnCue’s $1 million leading donation, the largest in the hospital’s history, along with an additional $200,000 raised through OnCue’s specialty cup program and matching event at the Stillwater Medical Foundation gala.
The Beacon Award celebrates organizations that make a lasting impact in their community through charitable giving. OnCue’s recognition highlights its continued dedication to community health, family support and long-term investment in Oklahoma’s future. The OnCue NICU is more than a facility, it’s a symbol of what’s possible when business and community come together for a greater cause.
The OnCue NICU officially opened in March 2025 and is the first NICU in north-central Oklahoma. The 10-bed Level II facility provides specialized care for babies born at or after 32 weeks, helping families stay close to home during critical times. The project was fully funded by the community, a first for Stillwater Medical and a milestone for the region.
OnCue President, Laura Aufleger, who serves on the Stillwater Medical Foundation Board, played a key role in bringing the project to life. “By adding more NICU beds, OnCue gets to play a small part in changing lives,” said Aufleger. “As a mom of three, I am so grateful for the opportunity to help shape a better future for babies and families — one that keeps them close to home.”
The NICU now serves as a vital resource for families across the region, offering advanced care in a local setting. OnCue will continue to support the NICU, and even gift each family a “take me to OnCue” onesie when they graduate from the facility.