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Missouri Ozarks Community Health Plans Expansion of Services with Addition of Dr. Adam Weaver as Dental Director
AVA, Mo. (August 27, 2024) – Missouri Ozarks Community Health is pleased to welcome Adam Weaver, DDS, to our dental team. Dr. Weaver began serving as dental director for Missouri Ozarks in August. He is offering preventative and restorative dental ...
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The Importance of Lead Screenings
Lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental health problems. It’s also preventable. According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Missouri is the #1 lead producing state in the United States. And while there are no ...
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MOCH mobile dental bus program got its early start in Ozark County
By Jessi Dreckman, jessi@ozarkcountytimes.com The big, bright sea life-painted facade of the Missouri Ozarks Community Health dental bus is a head-turner, but it’s the work that occurs inside the dental bus that’s the real star of the show. The dental ...
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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy this Summer
Summer has only just begun, and we’re already experiencing dangerously hot weather. High temperatures can lead to many illnesses, including heat exhaustion and stroke. At least 2,300 deaths in the United States in 2023 are believed to have been heat-related. ...
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Missouri Ozarks Community Health Celebrates Expansion Improvements at Mansfield Clinic with Open House
Mansfield, Mo. (May 22, 2024) – Missouri Ozarks Community Health celebrated recent expansion improvements at the Mansfield clinic with an open house on May 22, 2024. The remodel has allowed for improved patient flow and additional clinic services. “We continue ...
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Women’s Health Month: Health Care Services for All Ages
May is Women’s Health Month, and providers at Missouri Ozarks Community Health want women to prioritize their health no matter their stage of life. Taking care of yourself includes caring for your mental health, eating healthy foods, being physically active, ...
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Options for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer occurs when abnormal growths (polyps) form in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can help find ...
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Missouri Ozarks Community Health Expands Behavioral Health Care Services
Mountain Grove, Mo. (March 7, 2024) – Missouri Ozarks Community Health is proud to announce the hiring of Wendy Collins, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Collins joined Missouri Ozarks Community Health in February 2024. “We are very excited to ...
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American Heart Month: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy All Year
Living a heart-healthy lifestyle is within your grasp, and it’s easier than you might think. Medical providers at Missouri Ozarks Community Health say much of their job involves educating patients about how to lessen the effects of a chronic illness ...
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