Our progress against lung cancer is something to celebrate. Millions of lives have been saved in the U.S. alone since rates of smoking began to drop in the mid-1960s. And as smoking continues to become less common and treatment improves, we expect to gain even more ground against the disease. more

Ozarks Healthcare announced Debbie Walker, registered nurse, as the latest recipient of the prestigious Daisy (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award, recognizing her extraordinary compassion and commitment to patient care. The Daisy Award honors nurses who go above and beyond in delivering clinical skill and compassion to their patients. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital recently honored Michael Sullivan of Houston with a Daisy Award during a cinnamon roll breakfast ceremony held for all the Houston-based hospital’s Daisy Award nominees.  more

Baxter Health Reppell Diabetes Clinic, 622 Broadmoore Drive in Mtn. Home, Ark., will hold a special celebration in honor of World Diabetes Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. more

It is common for Americans to gain 1 to 2 pounds during the holiday season. more

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