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Ozarka College will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant Fast-Track Course at its Ash Flat campus this summer, school officials announced.
The accelerated three-week program, running from …
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4/2/25
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For the morning coffee drinkers out there, a recent study found there may be one more reason to enjoy that first cup of the day. In a study of over 40,000 people in a national health survey, …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center
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4/2/25
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In light of the recent measles outbreaks occurring in Texas and New Mexico, the Howell County Health Department urges community members to look into their immunity to measles. There are factors to …
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By Katie Sieber, Director of Nursing,
Howell County Health Department,
With information sourced from National Public Radio
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4/1/25
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Dr. Hollis Tidmore, a board-certified general and peripheral vascular surgeon at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, has signed a contract extension with the hospital.
Tidmore …
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4/1/25
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On National Doctors’ Day, March 30, Ozarks Healthcare is proud to celebrate the dedication, compassion and hard work of its team of physicians. From providing exceptional patient care to …
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By Brittany Simers, Specialist,
Marketing & Public Relations,
Ozarks Healthcare
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3/26/25
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the medical professionals at the John J. Pershing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center want veterans to understand the importance of …
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3/26/25
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Ozarks Healthcare has continued its stated commitment to community health through early detection and prevention. In an effort to accomplish this, its Mobile Mammography Unit will visit multiple …
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3/26/25
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of colorectal screenings and early detection. Ozarks Healthcare officials say the health system is committed to educating the community about colon cancer prevention, symptoms and screening options through a special educational event in West Plains.
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3/19/25
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Ozarks Healthcare is continuing to offer its low-cost lab screenings in 2025, providing an affordable way for community members to monitor their health, say officials. These screenings include tests for cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid function, and more, helping individuals stay proactive about their well-being.
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3/18/25
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Breastfeeding can be a challenge for many new moms, regardless of where they live. However, a new study from the University of Missouri highlights a unique struggle faced by mothers in rural America: a lack of access to support systems and information. As a result, rural moms are more likely to stop breastfeeding within the first few days or weeks compared to their urban and suburban counterparts.
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By Brian Consiglio, Writer,
University of Missouri
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3/18/25
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Dr. Zaid Alirhayim and the Baxter Health Heart Team based in Mtn. Home have successfully performed their first PFO closure using Abbott’s Amplatzer Talisman PFO Occlusion System, health system officials announced. The therapy treats patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) who are at risk of recurrent ischemic stroke, they explained.
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3/12/25
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Cedarhurst of West Plains, 2151 U.S. 63, invites the community to join staff and residents for a Spring Carnival from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 22.
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3/12/25
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The American Red Cross has announced Lee Eastburn is the new executive director of the Southern Missouri Chapter.
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3/11/25
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Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer an eight-week phlebotomy technician training program beginning April 5.
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3/11/25
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Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?
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By April Bridges, WIC Nutritionist,
Howell County Health Department
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3/10/25
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The University of Missouri Extension is much more than a resource for advice on crop and livestock management, industry trends and keeping up-to-date on social media as a tool for business growth.
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By Kimberly Langston,
kimberlyl@westplainsdailyquill.net
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3/8/25
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March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and our health and well-being.
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center
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3/5/25
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Hepatitis A is a virus spread from person to person or by consuming contaminated food or water. People who have the virus in their body are not always symptomatic but can still pass it on to others.
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By Beverly McDaniel, RN,
Howell County Health Department
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3/5/25
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Dr. John Harrington, board-certified general surgeon, has submitted his resignation from Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, effective immediately, hospital officials announced Thursday.
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3/4/25
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