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Read Time: Three Minutes Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition in the United States and is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Dmitry Familtsev, MD, PhD, a general cardiologist with the Phelps Health Heart and Vascular Center, answers some common questions about coronary artery disease, its symptoms and what preventive measures you can take ...

Jodie Donati, a lifelong resident of the St. James/Rosati area, has lived the vast majority of her life without any heart or lung problems. With the exception of an incident when she experienced shortness of breath early last year, Donati, now 88 years old, has led a healthy life. However, that changed in June of 2017, when she started having ...

Medical Schools Medical schools that Mid-Missouri Area Health Education Center (Mid-MO AHEC) and Phelps Health have longstanding affiliation agreements for training second-, third- and fourth-year students include the following: A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience Students from other medical schools are welcome to apply for a rotation and can be ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health has earned Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association—making it one of only seven hospitals in Missouri with this distinction. The certification recognizes Phelps Health’s commitment to providing 24/7, high-quality, lifesaving care for heart attack patients. Multidisciplinary teams at Phelps Health worked ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know Steve and Susan Bowles faced heart health issues this spring and received lifesaving care from Phelps Health. Steve recovered from a heart attack thanks to immediate intervention, while Susan required triple bypass surgery after her heart issue was caught during an emergency visit. The Bowles are now enjoying life again, thanks to ...

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Last year, while walking in a Halloween-themed 5K in Rolla, Bob Morrison suffered a heart attack. Thankfully, for the retired Rolla pastor, a nurse was nearby and administered CPR. Bob was then flown to Columbia, where he underwent a triple bypass surgery. The heart attack came without warning for the 86-year-old man, who is otherwise healthy ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know While rewarding, the agriculture industry also can be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken. Farmers should practice safe lifting techniques, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated to avoid musculoskeletal injuries, skin cancer and dehydration, respectively. Prioritize mental and heart health by seeking support for mental well-being and incorporating stress-relief activities, regular physical ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Eddie Blaylock experienced an LAD heart attack, commonly known as a “widowmaker,” on August 11, 2020. Eddie received immediate care at the Phelps Health Emergency Department, which he credits with saving his life by stabilizing his condition before transferring him for further treatment. After his heart attack, Eddie participated in a cardiac ...