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Are you curious if your well water is safe to drink? more
Thomas E. Knox, MD, whose name health system officials say “embodies dedication, expertise and excellence in the field of orthopedic medicine,” has joined the staff of Baxter Health Bone & Joint Clinic, the Mtn. View, Ark., practice of Drs. Win Moore and Ed Roeder. more
Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston has concluded the first month of the new fiscal year with a positive financial outcome thanks to a 34% increase in inpatient revenues for January, board members heard at their latest monthly meeting.  more
We’ve seen great progress in the fight against colorectal cancer. While it’s still one of the most common cancers in the U.S., annual rates of new cases have dropped by nearly half since the mid-1980s. more
March is National Nutrition Month. At WIC (Women, Infants and Children), we always encourage clients to visit myplate.gov for help planning a healthy diet. Get a head start on making Nutrition Month successful by trying a few tips you may find there. more
After unanimous votes by both the Fulton County Quorum Court on Feb. 20, and the Baxter Health System Board of Directors on Wednesday, Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark., has reached a long-term agreement to become part of the Baxter Health System, officials have announced. more
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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