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Read Time: One Minute Ronnie Lee York was the first baby born at Phelps Health in 2022, arriving January 2, 2022, at 4:44 PM. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long. His parents, Hannah Henson and Chandler York, of Rolla, MO, welcomed Ronnie, as did his brother, Carson, who is 5. Ronnie arrived earlier than expected ...

Read Time: Two Minutes The Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute (DDCI) will celebrate five years of service to patients on January 9, 2022. “In the fight against cancer, the five-year mark is significant,” said Division of Medical Specialties Executive Director and DDCI Director Jeremy Stinson. “For many, the five-year mark is an indicator of a major victory against cancer ...

Read Time: Two Minutes Bob Delp did not have what many consider to be the common signs and symptoms of a heart attack. “No pain in my chest. No pain in my arm,” said Delp, a 62-year-old Rolla, Missouri, resident. “I felt nauseous occasionally for about a week before it happened, but it would clear up right away, so I ...

Read Time: Four Minutes While, on average, about 98% of known COVID-19 patients in the US survive, this statistic needs some context, according to a Phelps Health employee who has battled the disease. After being infected and spending more than 70 days in hospitals, Jessica Hoffman is a COVID-19 survivor. However, she says her life will never be the same ...

Read Time: Two Minutes Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a substance, usually called an allergen. Allergies can be mild or severe, are usually caused by food or environmental factors and are common in both adults and children. In Missouri, pollen, mold, dust mites and pets (including dogs and cats) are common allergens seen in children. Kids also ...

Read Time: Two Minutes New mothers who need a space for breastfeeding their babies can now use a Mamava lactation pod that was recently installed at Phelps Health. The free-standing, 26-square-foot Mamava Original breastfeeding pod is located near the registration desk and waiting area at the main entrance to Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri. The pod is a private ...

Read Time: Two Minutes For James “Jim” Pettit and Kathy Ohmann, volunteering is a way to stay connected to their community. Jim and Kathy began volunteering at Phelps Health in 2016. After retiring, the couple decided they wanted to find a way to stay active and give back to their community. As volunteers, Jim and Kathy have worked in several ...

Read Time: Three Minutes One thing is certain in healthcare: the landscape is constantly changing. While healthcare organizations cannot predict the future or control outside factors, such as economic trends, technology changes and government regulations, they can establish a plan that helps to keep them on the path to excellence and allow ways to measure their success. Enter the strategic ...

Read Time: Two Minutes We asked three Phelps Health employees why they choose to work at Phelps Health. Preston’s Story Preston Hodapp said since he was a kid, he has always been passionate about helping others and making a difference. “Where is a better place to do that than in the healthcare field?” he said. In high school, Hodapp volunteered ...

Read Time: Three Minutes Do you have a stuffy or clogged nose from allergies or sinus problems? Many people are turning to nasal saline irrigation methods (such as a neti pot or sinus rinses) for relief. Mary Doellman, DO, an ENT (ear, nose and throat) and allergy specialist at Phelps Health, answers common questions about neti pots and sinus rinses ...