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Volunteers with the Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services wear many hats. They help transport patients, visit with and talk to the elderly, greet visitors, run the gift shop and assist in meal delivery. Depending on the department needs, they can help in most areas. There are several reasons why people volunteer at Phelps Health. Ron Mills – 11 years ...

What is constipation? How is it treated in kids? Constipation is simply stools that are painful or difficult to pass, according to Shawna Gifford, MD, a Phelps Health pediatrician. Constipation can be a problem for toddlers and young children while potty training or learning to use the bathroom by themselves. Infants less than 6 months old who are constipated should ...

While certain services have been temporarily suspended at Phelps Health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many care appointments do not have to wait. People can still see their Phelps Health doctors virtually through Telehealth visits. “While COVID-19 is big concern for Phelps Health and our community, ensuring our patients continue to receive care for other concerns is still important to ...

St. James resident John “Keith” Livingstone wanted to discuss a medication adjustment with his doctor, Rachelle Gorrell, DO, a family medicine physician and division chief of primary care with Phelps Health. When he called about his appointment, he was told about Telehealth visits, which are a safe, secure and confidential way for patients to visit remotely with their care provider ...

Are we still at risk for COVID-19 during summer? Nathan Ratchford, MD, chief medical officer of Phelps Health Hospital and a gynecologist at Phelps Health, said that we are still at risk for contracting the COVID-19 virus during summer months and should continue to be diligent in following safety measures, such as wearing a mask, practicing hand hygiene and maintaining ...

Why are vaccines important? Dr. Cory Offutt, a Phelps Health family medicine physician, says vaccines are important because they protect those with weaker immune systems, as well as the community as a whole. How are vaccines studied and improved upon? “We have vaccines because we see outbreaks of viruses like [the one that causes] COVID-19,” he said. “It’s important to ...

Don Johnson suffered a heart attack on July 4, 2000, and was treated at a hospital in the St. Louis area. He later came back to Rolla and began receiving care at the Phelps Health Heart and Vascular Center. His cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart care) is Tim Martin, MD, at Phelps Health. “I go about every six ...

Read Time: Two Minutes Below are seven things to know about primary care: A primary care provider is a one-stop shop for all of your healthcare needs. A primary care physician, or provider, is a doctor or advanced practice provider (APP) who is able to care for a patient’s needs. This provider is the first access point into the healthcare ...

Staying healthy for you and your loved ones has always been important, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. When you need medical care, you should never delay. Phelps Health is open, safe and ready to care for your healthcare needs, especially if you require urgent care. “If you are a patient who is experiencing chest pains or other symptoms of a ...

Back in January 2019, Jason Z. Brown’s life changed drastically. He was hit by a pickup truck while trying to remove debris from a highway. After undergoing several surgeries, Brown, a Phelps County resident, now has a prosthetic leg, which he said was made possible thanks to the excellent care he received at Phelps Health. “I’ve been impressed with it ...