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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.
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2/6/24
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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.
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1/31/24
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In October 2023, Ozarks Healthcare announced the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Brooke Fair to its team in Mtn. Grove. The strategic addition came at a crucial time of the year, say Ozarks Healthcare officials, as nurse practitioners play a pivotal role in providing specialized seasonal wellness care.
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1/31/24
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Ozarks Healthcare will join nationwide efforts to observe of American Heart Month in February. With a focus on promoting heart health and preventing heart disease, the heath care system will offer a series of events to raise awareness and encourage proactive health measures.
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1/31/24
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WIChealth.org is a website where WIC (Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition program) participants can find over 30 lessons about subjects from starting solids to picky eaters.
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By April Bridges,
WIC Nutritionist,
Howell County Health Department
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1/29/24
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Whether you call it hypertension or high blood pressure, this health condition is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because, frequently, people are unaware that they have high blood pressure until it causes a severe health problem, such as heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke.
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By University of Nebraska Medical Center
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health,
Omaha, Neb.
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1/25/24
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Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., has announced a new project intended to enhance the experience for patients at the Cline Emergency Center, 624 Hospital Drive.
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1/23/24
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Hey, ladies! Are you taking steps to prevent cervical cancer?
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By Katey Seiber, R.N.
Howell County Health Department
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1/17/24
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The University of Missouri Extension office of Howell County offers an eight-week strength training program for older adults and is taking registrations now for the next session beginning Jan. 31.
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1/17/24
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The Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees in Houston heard updates on construction projects and plans for new physicians arriving in 2024 at their monthly meeting, which was held Jan. 2 due to the holidays.
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1/17/24
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Ozarks Healthcare recently announced it has opened its newest pharmacy, Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy Mtn. Grove, at 500 E. 19th St. Suite D.
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1/17/24
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Ozarks Healthcare officials announce Dr. Troy Caron, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been presented the prestigious Award of Fellow by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO).
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1/16/24
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Ozarks Healthcare has announced the 2024 schedule for its comprehensive series of prenatal classes for expectant parents, to be held in the Women’s Center Education Room on the hospital’s main campus, 1100 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains.
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1/15/24
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Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., announced it is offering a 15% discount on all hospital accounts if outstanding balances are paid in full before April 30. This offer applies to all patients and employees of the hospital and will be applied automatically upon payment, said officials.
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1/15/24
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In an ongoing commitment to community health, say officials, Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will continue partnering with area businesses to travel and offer mammogram services to surrounding communities through January.
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1/10/24
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Officials with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks invite potential blood donors to embrace the spirit of the new year by committing to positive changes in their lives: “Take a meaningful step by pledging to save lives through regular blood donations in 2024.”
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1/9/24
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Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $10,000 to Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation to support TCMH Hospice of Care. The grant funds will be used for supplies needed in direct patient care, said officials.
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1/9/24
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Two Baxter Health clinics recently moved to new locations, officials announce: Baxter Health Heart & Vascular Clinic and Baxter Health Nephrology Clinic are now both located in the Baxter Health Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital at 628 Hospital Drive, Mtn. Home, Ark.
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1/3/24
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