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The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation invites the community to participate in this year’s Lights of Life program, a cherished tradition that allows friends and families to honor loved ones with a glowing tribute during the holiday season. For a $10 donation, community members can sponsor a light on Ozarks Healthcare’s Christmas tree, which will be displayed in the lobby of the main entrance. The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Ozarks Healthcare recently held its annual Longevity Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding commitment and service of team members who have dedicated decades to providing compassionate care and support to the community. The banquet brought together staff, leadership, and family members for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and camaraderie.

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation is hosting its annual sheet sale, offering a perfect opportunity for holiday shopping while supporting healthcare in the community. The sale will run through Nov. 18 - 22, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s mission to enhance healthcare services and wellness programs for the Ozarks region.

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce Debbie Walker, registered nurse (RN), 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.

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce a new partnership with Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA), bringing enhanced, comprehensive cancer care to the region. This collaboration will provide state-of-the-art oncology and hematology services to all patients, ensuring access to cutting-edge treatments close to home.

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce that its 12th Annual Blue Jean Ball, held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the picturesque Silver Springs Ranch, raised over $80,000 to benefit local healthcare initiatives and scholarships for residents pursuing healthcare careers.

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, the emphasis on early detection has never been more crucial.

Football fans have the chance to get in the game for life and score some Kansas City Chiefs apparel at a blood drive to be held at Ozarks Healthcare this fall. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, invites community members to make a life-saving touchdown for local patients at its upcoming blood drive in West Plains on Friday, Oct. 18.