The American Red Cross continue to highlight the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals — especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets — are encouraged by the organization to make a donation ahead of the holiday season.  more

Texas County Memorial Hospital was a positive detour for Gary Yaekle, of Ohio, a patient who was displaying symptoms of a stroke in late August, said officials with the hospital in Houston. more

Ozarks Healthcare has entered into a new partnership with Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA), bringing enhanced, comprehensive cancer care to the region, according to hospital officials. The collaboration, they explained, aims to provide state-of-the-art oncology and hematology services to all patients, and ensure access to cutting-edge treatments close to home. more

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit serves as a shining example of how communities can come together to make life-saving resources accessible. This mobile unit, which hit the road last spring, was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation and the generosity of local individuals and businesses. Thanks to more than a year of fundraising, the community raised the $800,000 needed to equip a state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit that brings breast cancer screenings directly to women who might otherwise lack access. more

The Howell County Health Department is offering a free diabetes education class. more

As the air turns crisp and the leaves fall, it signals more than just the arrival of autumn—it’s also a reminder that cold and flu season is upon us. This year, the community is once again gearing up for the annual challenge of warding off seasonal illnesses like RSV, the flu, and COVID-19. While the change in seasons brings festive gatherings, cozy sweaters, and warm drinks, it also means taking extra steps to keep everyone safe and healthy. more

Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., announced it has welcomed three doctors to its medical staff: Miguel Plaza-Lloret, Zaid Alirhayim and Natalie Ostro. more

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women will begin to see important new information about their breast health on their mammogram reports. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital and its staff were honored to participate in the unfortunate diagnosis, the ongoing successful treatment and the continued support of a breast cancer survivor’s journey who has truly become one of Houston hospital’s own. more

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Ozarks Healthcare is ramping up its efforts to promote early detection by bringing its Mobile Mammography Unit to multiple communities across the region. As breast cancer continues to affect the lives of countless women and their families, OZH officials say, the emphasis on early detection has never been more crucial. more

Football fans have the chance to get in the game for life and score some Kansas City Chiefs apparel at a blood drive to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday in the Willard Hunter Classroom at Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains. more

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) Family Practice & Urgent Care officials in Paragould, Ark., have welcomed Dr. Melissa Wright, board-certified family medicine physician, to its primary care team of providers. more

Officials with Ozarks Healthcare have welcomed Dr. Angela King as the new vice president of Behavioral Health Services, noting she brings extensive experience and leadership in Missouri’s behavioral healthcare space to the team. more

Officials with the American Red Cross continue to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now, officials stress. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital board members approved the purchase of a new Hologic Horizon DXA bone densitometer at their monthly meeting on Sept. 24. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital’s rehabilitation department, home health and swing bed unit all received commendations from James Roth, a patient from Houston known to family and friends as Jim, after his recent graduation from the rehabilitation services program necessitated by a lengthy hospitalization. more

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Coover Regional Youth Mental Health Grantmaking Program. The CFO is administering this program on behalf of the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, a private foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company. more