Ozarks Healthcare has announced the appointment of Melody Trimble as transitional CEO as the healthcare system board of directors conducts a nationwide search for President and CEO Tom Keller’s replacement. more

Texas County Memorial Hospital's Care Close to Home was much appreciated by patient Louise Beasley after three separate weekend visits to the emergency room. more

Tobias Pugsley, Baxter Health vice president of marketing and communications, was recently honored with the American College of Healthcare Executives 2024 Regent’s Award for Early Career Healthcare Executive at the Arkansas Hospital Association 2024 annual Meeting Awards Lunch in Little Rock.  more

In the event of an extended power outage, the safe storage of potentially hazardous food products requiring refrigeration becomes a serious public health concern. more

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

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