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Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Erin’s Diagnosis and Treatment: Erin Simon, a 39-year-old from Rolla, was diagnosed with stage four metastatic triple-positive breast cancer in 2023. She has undergone chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy to manage her illness. Exceptional Care at Phelps Health: Erin praises the compassionate care she receives at the Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is key. Phelps Health Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Jenny Pennycook, MD, FACOG, cuts through the confusion to shed light on hormone replacement therapy. She also offers essential advice for women considering trendy treatments. Three Things to Know Hormone replacement therapy can help manage menopause symptoms like hot ...

Read Time: 7 Minutes Three Things to Know Virtually all cases of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The only clinically relevant and recommended tests for HPV detection are cervical cancer screening tests (collected at the time of a Pap smear). The best ways to prevent HPV include vaccination and practicing safe habits, such as using ...

Read Time: 9 Minutes Three Things to Know Among US teens and young adults, energy drinks are the second most popular dietary supplement, following multivitamins. According to the CDC, potential dangers associated with energy drinks include dehydration, heart complications, anxiety and insomnia. While drinking coffee or an energy drink is not necessarily unhealthy, consumers should make smart choices when selecting ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Bonny Laine Sutton was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, in 2024, arriving at 12:20 PM, Monday, January 1, 2024. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches long. New parents, Jordan and Jessica Sutton, of Salem, Missouri, welcomed Bonny into this world. The Suttons were not expecting Bonny until ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Aneqo Makil Kaleialoha Collins was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla in 2025, arriving at 11:19 PM on January 1. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Janequa Woods and Antoine Collins, of Waynesville, welcomed Aneqo into the world, along with his siblings, Antoine, Jr. (2) and Atalya (1) ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes As a woman, your gynecologist will often recommend regular screening tests throughout your life, and one test most women have is a Pap test, or Pap smear. Pap smears check for cervical cancer, which used to be one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in women in the US. However, because more women are ...