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Jason Shenefield President/Chief Executive Officer I’m Jason Shenefield, the president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Phelps Health. My education includes bachelor and master degrees in healthcare management from Southern Illinois University and Capella University, respectively. I am also board certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). I often say that healthcare found me. I ...

Jana Cook Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer I’m Jana Cook, a senior vice president and the chief financial officer (CFO) at Phelps Health. I consider myself a Phelps Health employee success story, having started in 2000 as a payroll specialist. Through the use of the organization’s tuition reimbursement program, I advanced in the accounting and financial departments, assuming my current ...

John Money Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Philanthropy I’m John Money, senior vice president of human resources and philanthropy at Phelps Health. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and psychology, and a master’s in human resource development, both from Webster University. Prior to joining Phelps Health in 2022, I worked in various leadership ...

Thad Leach Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer I’m Thad Leach, a senior vice president and the chief legal officer (health system lawyer) at Phelps Health. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree, and Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Phelps Health in 2018 as its general counsel, I practiced ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health has introduced sensory toolkits to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for patients and visitors with sensory sensitivities, like autism or sensory processing disorders. These toolkits, funded by the Phelps Health Foundation, include calming items like fidget spinners and coloring books to help ease stress during healthcare visits. The ...

Phelps Health has released its 2024 annual impact report to the community, which showcases results and successes from across the health system. The report covers new services and accolades, including the Forbes “best-in-state employers” designation. It also highlights clinical achievements throughout the year for the home health, emergency and radiology areas, as well as a prestigious quality recognition. “In recent ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know J.D. Busby Jr., of Edgar Springs, was surprised to learn he needed a double transplant of both a liver and a kidney. After years of preparation, J.D. received both needed organs just hours after being placed on the active transplant waiting list. J.D. is recovering well and making plans for the future ...

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: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health is the first hospital in Missouri to perform a live sexual assault exam using the state’s dedicated telehealth network. The Missouri TeleSANE Program connects local healthcare providers with expert nurses to ensure survivors receive timely, specialized care — no matter where they live. This program also strengthens nurse training and ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for the UroLift® procedure, offering a minimally invasive treatment for men with enlarged prostates. The UroLift® system provides faster recovery, fewer side effects and eliminates the need for long-term medications or major surgery. Patient Harold Dandridge experienced significant improvements in urinary symptoms ...