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Read Time: 1 Minute Three Things to Know Phelps Health partnered with G.R.A.C.E. to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need this fall. Employees and volunteers contributed food and money, filling 150 boxes and raising $5,400 for perishable items. The Mission Possible group led the 14th annual "Basket of Thanksgiving" food drive to support the local community. Phelps Health partnered ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Nate Cohen visited the Phelps Health Walk-In Clinic in Rolla as a precaution after experiencing severe abdominal pain 2 days earlier. The nurse who examined Nate suspected his appendix was to blame and sent him to the Emergency Department where this was confirmed. Nate underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix and ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Three Things to Know Phelps Health and Salem Memorial Hospital (SMH) are reviewing an affiliation agreement to continue providing essential healthcare services to Dent County. Both entities signed a nonbinding letter of intent on August 28, 2024, outlining their shared goals, with the formal affiliation expected to start in early 2025. Leaders from both organizations emphasize ...

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: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know In April 2024, a routine blood test revealed that Christa had type 2 diabetes. The Phelps Health Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program gave Christa the tools and knowledge to manage her condition effectively. Through lifestyle changes and education, Christa improved her A1C, lost 50 pounds and has successfully managed her diabetes ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Jason Shenefield, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Phelps Health, was selected to serve on the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Trustees. His 1-year term began January 1, 2025. MHA’s Board provides governance for the association and assists in policy development on behalf of the state’s 137 member hospitals. MHA represents every acute care ...

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: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Traci Brookshire faced multiple blood clots in 2017, leading to the discovery of a patent foramen ovale (PFO)—a hole in her heart that significantly increased her stroke risk. In June 2024, she underwent a minimally invasive procedure to close the PFO at one of the two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs at Phelps ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Kids should follow age-based screen time limits and ensure it doesn’t interfere with sleep, exercise or social time. Too much screen time can cause physical issues, impact mental health and reduce real-life interactions. Encouraging breaks, setting limits and promoting offline activities can help maintain a healthy balance. How much screen time is ...