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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Texas County Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 12. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus, 1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd. in Houston.
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1/3/24
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Mercy health system recently introduced "Toni," a savvy chatbot designed to make patients’ health care experience smoother and more convenient, officials announced.
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1/2/24
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Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation held an online auction from Nov. 21 to 30, raising $30,844 for TCMH Hospice of Care. The fundraising total included cash and material donations.
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1/2/24
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The Healthcare Services Group Charitable Foundation (HSGCF) has awarded a grant of $25,000 to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. The primary objective of the grant, according to officials, is to enhance patient safety, quality of care and positive outcomes for all patients.
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12/27/23
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For 30 years, Cheryl Rosenfeld has studied how biological information gets transferred from mothers to babies during pregnancy. The research is personal for Rosenfeld, whose niece, Sara, was exposed to sedative drugs in utero. Although the little girl was born healthy, she started developing respiratory, neurological, and other health issues in her teenage years.
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By Brian Consiglio, Writer
University of Missouri
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12/27/23
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Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but a researcher at the University of Missouri is using them for something far more important — helping autistic people navigate public transportation on college campuses.
MU researcher Noah Glaser — in collaboration with Matthew Schmidt, an associate professor at the University of Georgia, and others — partnered with a program at the University of Cincinnati on a pair of studies geared toward providing autistic people virtual training opportunities to practice using a public bus to get around town.
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By Brian Consiglio, Writer,
University of Missouri
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12/27/23
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It’s the time of year when we’re drawn to comfort foods. As the days get shorter and hats and coats take center stage in the closet, many of us seek out dishes that warm us up.
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center
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12/27/23
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Texas County Memorial Hospital gave out top employee awards and honored 38 employees with service awards at the 41st annual Celebration of TCMH Employees on Dec. 8 at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at TCMH.
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12/27/23
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Officials with the Missouri State University-West Plains Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program are seeking comments from the public regarding the program in preparation for a five-year site visit by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN).
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12/26/23
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