Ozarka College will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Jan. 29 in the lobby of the John E. Miller Education Complex in Melbourne, Ark. more

After more than 40 years caring for patients in and around Mtn. Grove, Dr. David Barbe has officially retired, announce officials with the Mercy Health System.  more

Ultra-processed foods. It’s not a term many of us heard 10, or even five, years ago. But that’s starting to change. We now see it in news stories and posts on social media. And there’s good reason for that. more

With the new year having just begun, everyone is thinking of their new year’s resolutions. more

Ozarks Healthcare’s 2025 lineup of prenatal classes offers comprehensive guidance for expectant parents, from childbirth preparation to infant care and breastfeeding support. Led by certified experts from Ozarks Healthcare’s Women’s Center, these classes are designed to help new feel confident and ready for parenthood, said officials. more

Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers affordable lab screenings available throughout the year. These screenings are offered for a nominal fee, payable by cash or check only, and are available at multiple locations. more

We know about RSV for babies, but did you know adults can also get RSV, and certain groups should be vaccinated to prevent RSV? more

Baxter Health officials in Mtn. Home, Ark., announce the hiring of two new employees, a nurse practitioner and a social worker, to its health care system. more

Wanda Jones, facility telehealth coordinator at the West Plains clinic for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has Been recognized as the latest recipient of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center’s Bee Award. more

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. more

The American Red Cross recently announced that blood products collected in October at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., have been delivered to patients in need of vital care. Distribution included, but was not limited to University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kan.; Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, Mo.; Research Belton Hospital, Belton, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. more

“With a mission to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, while helping families save money so they can live better,” Walmart officials announced the retailer has implemented “Sensory-Friendly Hours” for shoppers with sensory disabilities during the holiday season and beyond at all of its stores. more

We’re entering one of those special times of the year — the winter holidays. more

Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains has received a gold medal from Health Quality Innovators (HQI) through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program for its success in improving the quality and safety of healthcare, officials announced. more

As holiday celebrations continue, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged by the Red Cross to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks. more

Ozarks Healthcare has welcomed Emily Brown, family nurse practitioner, to its Heart and Lung Center team. An Arkansas native, Brown brings over six years of nursing experience, including four years as a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology at Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., said officials. more

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month is celebrated every December to raise awareness of food safety and promote best practices in the food service industry. The National Restaurant Association created the month in 1994 through its philanthropic foundation, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. more

On a Wednesday morning in a Walmart Store in Allen, Texas, her white cane and smartphone in tow, Paula Margeson walks alone. She’s reclaiming a freedom many of us take for granted: shopping for groceries. more

The amount of fat and calories consumed in an average holiday meal is staggering. Here are a few tips that can help to reduce that number. Find more tips like these at eatright.org. more