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Baxter Health officials in Mtn. Home, Ark., announce they have welcomed five new employees in September: Dr. Zane Cannon, Dr. Rosa Lopez-Rincon, Family Nurse Practitioner Amanda Whitaker, Dr. Bryan Slepicka and Dr. Nick Souder.
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9/18/24
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Ozarks Healthcare has announced the return of interventional cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Khan and the addition of a new physician to its Family Medicine clinic in West Plains, Dr. Lori MacPherson.
Khan has returned to provide expert cardiology services at the Ozarks Healthcare Heart and Lung Center. He briefly moved away from the area but is now back to continue delivering advanced cardiac care to the community, said officials.
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9/17/24
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has determined that three unassociated individuals who stayed at the Cassville resort in July of this year were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease within 14 days after their stay.
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BY Justin Frazier, Specialist,
Environmental Public Health,
Howell County Health Department
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9/17/24
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In a 2024 study of agricultural youth (Rudolphi JM, Berg RL. Stress, Mental Health, and Risk-Taking: Associations among a Sample of Agricultural Adolescents. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 June), it was found that about 70% of the youth surveyed had at least mild symptoms of depression, while 63% had anxiety symptoms.
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By University of Nebraska Medical Center,
Central States Center for Ag Safety & Health,
Omaha, Nebraska
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9/14/24
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The Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Developmental Milestones Program is now being implemented in the WIC program at Howell County Health Department.
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By April Bridges, WIC Nutritionist,
Howell County Health Department
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9/11/24
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September is Cholesterol Awareness Month.
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By Debbie Anderson, LPN,
Howell County Health Department
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9/10/24
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The John J. Pershing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will offer several opportunities for veterans to obtain no-cost influenza vaccinations at its seven facilities in September and October.
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9/10/24
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Ozarks Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Center has launched a new stress management group for West Plains High School students.
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9/4/24
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Craft Cafe, 311 St. Louis St., West Plains, inspected July 18. One violation: cloth towel used for storage surface in prep cooler; nonfood surfaces must be nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Corrected onsite.
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9/3/24
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Ozarks Healthcare has continued its stated commitment to community health by extending its Mobile Mammography Unit services through September. The health system stresses the importance of proactive health measures, especially in the early detection of breast cancer.
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8/27/24
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Ozarks Healthcare officials announce the successful completion of its latest Nurse Residency Program, welcoming seven newly graduated registered nurses (RNs) to the Ozarks Healthcare team.
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8/27/24
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A family-friendly event to raise awareness of suicide and prevention on Sept. 6 will include a panelist discussion, games and food to unite those who have been impacted by suicide.
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8/26/24
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As students begin a new school year, the American Red Cross offers this checklist parents can follow to help make sure their students are safe.
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8/21/24
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The labor and delivery team at Mercy Hospital Springfield is the first in the U.S. to test out a new labor and delivery device, health system officials recently announced.
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8/21/24
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It’s not news that cancer screening is important. Recommended screenings can catch cancer early when it’s more treatable — and some can even prevent cancer in the first place.
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center
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8/21/24
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The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced Monday its launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program, known as “Missouri SuN Bucks.”
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8/20/24
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In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will have a table set up beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave. in West Plains, to offer free educational materials about suicide prevention to the public.
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8/20/24
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The Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees voted unanimously to make Bill Bridges the permanent CEO at TCMH in the closed session portion of the July monthly meeting.
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8/14/24
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Just in time for the back-to-school season, Ozarks Healthcare Mtn. View officials have announced a change in hours to better accommodate the community's needs. The clinic is now open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, providing extended access to comprehensive health services.
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8/13/24
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Baxter Health officials in Mtn. Home, Ark., welcome two new employees: Advance Practice Registered Nurse Sally Hambelton and Business Development Coordinator Jason Nazarenko.
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8/13/24
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