NP earns specialized menopause care certification

Published 2:52 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Jennifer Rhoads, a women’s health nurse practitioner at Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health, has earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner certification, strengthening access to specialized menopause care in the region.

The certification from The Menopause Society recognizes healthcare professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge of menopause and its management. Specialized training helps providers stay informed on evidence-based approaches to managing symptoms and supporting women’s long-term health as they experience changes affecting sleep, mood, bone health, cardiovascular health and overall quality of life.

“Women deserve access to knowledgeable, compassionate care through every stage of life, including the transition through menopause,” said Megan Thompson, Ozarks Healthcare administrative director of ambulatory operations. “Jennifer’s achievement reflects her commitment to expanding her expertise and helping ensure women in our region have access to informed, evidence-based care close to home.”

Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health offers care for women through every stage of life, including routine gynecological exams, reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause management. The team includes obstetrician-gynecologists Drs. Jose Crespo, Roxanna Torres and Kimberly West; women’s health nurse practitioner Mary Kate Brasier; and certified nurse midwives Shelley Mitchell and Tabitha Young.

Patients interested in learning more about menopause management or scheduling an appointment can contact the clinic at 417-256-1838 or visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com/services/womens.