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Read Time: Four Minutes Just as new mothers often have uncertainties after they find out that they are pregnant, learning that you are going to be a father can bring up a variety of emotions and questions, too. Phelps Health OB/GYN Jenny Pennycook, MD, FACOG, answers common questions new dads may have and offers tips for what to expect when ...

Read Time: Three Minutes Not feeling well and struggling to breathe, Phelps County resident Jessica Barron visited the Phelps Health Emergency Department in the spring and found out she had double pneumonia. After being diagnosed, Jessica was hospitalized for six days and received care and treatment at Phelps Health. “I wasn’t sure what was going on because I had always ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes As a woman, your gynecologist will often recommend regular screening tests throughout your life, and one test most women have is a Pap test, or Pap smear. Pap smears check for cervical cancer, which used to be one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in women in the US. However, because more women are ...

Read Time: One Minute Did you know? Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women and causes more deaths than any other cancer in the female reproductive system, according to the American Cancer Society. In many cases, ovarian cancer is not caught in its early stages, when the disease is more treatable. That’s why learning more ...

Read Time: Three Minutes Teaching your toddlers and young children to develop healthy eating habits is essential. Some of the most important habits we learn occur through repetition and modeling from our parents. Healthy eating habits are learned through interactions with our parents and family, the foods we eat and the enjoyment experienced during mealtime. Below are answers to frequently ...

Read Time: Five Minutes You may have heard the phrase, “as smooth as a baby’s bottom,” but what happens when a baby’s skin is not so smooth? If your baby or child develops rashes or turns red often, or you start noticing patches of dry skin, your child may have a skin condition known as eczema. So, what exactly is ...

Read Time: Two Minutes Phelps Health will receive $4 million in funding from the state of Missouri to build a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) base and helipad. The new facility is projected to cost a total of $5.4 million. The Missouri General Assembly and Governor Mike Parson approved the funding through House Bill 3020, an appropriations bill for the ...

Read Time: Two Minutes Warm, sunny days are great times for children to play outside. From riding bikes to swimming at the pool, summertime is ideal for children to get outdoors and have fun. As children spend more time outside, they are more exposed to the sun, as well as bugs and insects that also enjoy warmer weather. To ensure ...

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 ...

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 ...