We’re not just improving healthcare in south-central Missouri—we’re redefining what rural care can be, with purpose, with heart and with you in mind. Phelps Health is owned by Phelps County but operates without tax support and is governed by a five-member elected board. The health system employs around 2,000 people, including more than 100 providers. With a hospital licensed for
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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
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Read Time: Four Minutes IUDs, or intrauterine devices, have become a popular choice of birth control. These T-shaped devices made of plastic with hormones in them or copper, are placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancies. Many IUDs last from three all the way up to 10 years and can prevent pregnancies and address menstrual bleeding concerns. Deciding whether an
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Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Keri Brookshire-Heavin, chief nursing officer at Phelps Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “CNOs to Know,” a national honor for top nursing leaders. The Phelps Health CNO is known for her strong, people-first leadership driving quality, efficiency and staff development across the organization. Brookshire-Heavin's accomplishments include earning
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Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health’s Cheryl Hoerr received a national Life Membership award from the American Association for Respiratory Care for her leadership and service. Cheryl has spent more than 45 years advancing respiratory care through education, advocacy and mentoring at the state and national levels. Her work has shaped patient-centered care and inspired respiratory
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The Phelps Health Physicians Hall of Fame honors physicians whose careers exemplify excellence, dedication and compassion. Inductees are recognized for their outstanding patient care, medical staff leadership and meaningful community impact. Hall of Fame membership is reserved for physicians with more than 10 years of service at Phelps Health who demonstrate integrity, clinical expertise and a lasting impact on the
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The Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) program, sponsored by Missouri’s HealthNet Division (Medicaid), supports rural communities in tackling the nonmedical factors that shape health outcomes. Known as social determinants of health (SDOH), these factors include safe housing, transportation, access to healthy foods and more. ToRCH establishes community-based hubs that coordinate efforts between healthcare providers, community-based organizations (CBOs) and social service agencies.
Read Time: Four Minutes Information provided by Ariella Martin, FNP, of Phelps Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. However, the summer months also can be tough on your skin. Ariella Martin, a family nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine at Phelps Health, shares
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