Sarah James, director of therapies at Ozarks Healthcare, has been appointed to join the Medicaid Committee of the American Speech-Hearing Language Association (ASHA). more

There are currently more than 1.1 million Missourians over the age of 60. Estimates suggest that older adults will outnumber minors for the first time by 2030, and older adults will greatly outnumber minors by 2060, point out Department of Health and Senior Services officials. more

In a continued effort to prioritize community wellness, say officials, Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will continue partnering with area businesses to travel and offer mammogram services to surrounding communities through March.  more

A recall is a tool used by a company to remove products from sale that may be defective or harmful. Most recalls are voluntary actions taken by a company. more

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Texas County Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus, 1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd. in Houston. more

The month of Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month – both highlighting matters of the heart.  more

In an effort to promote regular blood donations and save lives, the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is launching the annual 56-Day Challenge, presented by the Adam Swenka Team at Flat Branch Home Loans.  more

Kimberly Rhoads, a telehealth clinical technician at the West Plains Community-Based Outpatient Clinic of the John J. Pershing Medical Center, operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is the newest recipient of the facility’s B.E.E. Award. more

The American Cancer Society designates March as colorectal cancer awareness month. In observance, Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston offers free colorectal cancer screenings in March.  more

Ozarks Healthcare's Behavioral Health Center (BHC) officials have announced the launch of a new six-week Social Skills Group for children ages 8 through 12, starting March 14 and ending April 18. more

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., is accepting applications for its fall 2024 Licensed Practical Nursing program through April 1. more

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Following a meeting of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Feb. 6, Stace Holland, who served as CEO of the hospital starting in November 2022, is no longer employed at TCMH, officials announce. Holland took on the role upon the retirement of longtime CEO Wes Murray. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has received a $750,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), board members heard at their most recent monthly meeting. The grant will be administered over three years to provide healthcare consulting services for the hospital’s financial and operational performance.   more

In ongoing dedication to community wellness, say officials, Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will continue partnering with area businesses to travel and offer mammogram services to surrounding communities through February.  more

When we think of February, love always comes to mind. Whether it’s loving the groundhog or your Valentine, our hearts are full with the love we bear. more

A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans and their families — including conducting veteran mental health screenings, providing case management and peer support services, delivering emergency clinical services and reaching out to veterans at risk of suicide. more