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Ozarks Healthcare is proud to recognize Ashley Russell, RN, and Manager of its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU), as the latest recipient of the prestigious DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award. This award honors nurses who go above and beyond in delivering...
The American Cancer Society designates March as colorectal cancer awareness month. In observance of this month, Texas County Memorial Hospital offers free colorectal cancer screening kits.
Area residents may contact TCMH for a free colon cancer screening kit through Friday, March 28. The...
The 2025 Explore West Plains guidebook is now available. The 112-page book is filled with things to do in and around West Plains, including a self-guided history tour, art and attractions information, event calendar, information about the community, famous West Plainsians biographies, and a new...
One in five deaths in the United States is linked to cardiovascular diseases, which include heart attacks, heart disease, strokes, or other related conditions.
These cardiovascular issues can be associated with factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, high...
The United States Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s decision, dismissing Oregon County Clerk Betty Grooms’ claims that Circuit Judge Steven Privette and his spouse, Alice Bell, violated her constitutional rights.
Tensions among these public officials began during Grooms’s first...
Wayne and Johnna Decker of Peace Valley, MO, are the parents of a baby boy, Stetson Levi Wayne Decker. He was born Nov. 11, 2024, at 7:58 p.m. at Ozarks Healthcare. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Tymberlynn, 3. His grandparents are Jim and Sharon Reid of...
The Howell County Commission approved a grant application for funding that helps people represent themselves for family court matters, like divorce and child custody. The commission met with Lois Ann Price with 37th Judicial Circuit Family Court to discuss Grant 17-24.
Price said this is...
After careful consideration and a thorough review of the budget, the Board of the Caulfield Community Building (CCB) has voted to close the facility until sufficient funding becomes available to cover operational expenses. The board released a statement on Feb. 9 detailing the difficulties...
Candidates for Willow Springs mayor Adam Webb and Kim Rich addressed the Willow Springs Chamber at the February luncheon last Tuesday. They answered questions from the business community. Rich touched on her miliary service and long-standing history of service on the board of aldermen. She is a...
The Willow Springs Senior Center will have coffee and donuts on Friday, Feb. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please bring a Valentine with a nice compliment on it to give to someone. The Senior Center will be crowning their Valentine King and Queen. This event is sponsored by Simmons Bank. For...