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Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce the recipients of scholarships awarded to outstanding graduating high school seniors. This year, the health system provided community scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each and scholarships for the dependents of staff members in the amount of $500 each through the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation.

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce the promotion of Lacey Carter to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO). In addition to her new role, Carter will continue to serve as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the health system, overseeing the management and operations of all nursing services across Ozarks Healthcare.

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to share the availability of its walk-in clinics in West Plains and Mountain Grove, offering immediate care for non-emergency situations this summer. With a mission to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare, Ozarks Healthcare walk-in clinics are the perfect solution for patients needing prompt attention without the wait and cost associated with an emergency room visit.

NEW FACES at OZH - Meet Dr. Benalcazar (General Surgeon), D.J. Gross (Family Practice), Danielle Joyce (Dermatology), Dr. Tony Lam (OB/GYN), and Amber Tooley (Ortho & Spine).

Baseball fans have a special opportunity to donate blood and receive exclusive rewards for participating in the next blood drive hosted by Ozarks Healthcare and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) on Friday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m. located at the Willard Hunter Classroom in Parkway Center in West Plains. The CBCO serves over 40 hospitals, including Ozarks Healthcare, and each donation can impact up to three local patients.

Ozarks Healthcare is excited to announce its partnership with Phreesia, a leading healthcare software company, to enhance efficiency and elevate patient experiences across its health system. Scheduled to go live on June 12, this collaboration signifies Ozarks Healthcare's commitment to delivering exceptional care while embracing digital innovation.

Ozarks Healthcare is dedicated to community health and is pleased to announce the extension of its Mobile Mammography Unit services throughout June 2024. As June arrives, Ozarks Healthcare emphasizes the importance of proactive health measures, particularly in breast cancer detection.

Therapists from Ozarks Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Center (BHC) are pleased to reintroduce the Healing Hearts Support Group, offering compassionate guidance for adolescents and adults navigating emotional and mental health challenges.