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Read Time: Two Minutes James “Jim” Pettit found out in 2015 that he had type 2 diabetes after a routine blood test that measured how much glucose, or sugar, was in his blood. “Mine was quite high,” he said. About 90% to 95% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which occurs when a person’s body cannot properly ...

Read Time: Five Minutes The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized for emergency use for the prevention of COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine for this age group, like others, is a two-dose series given three weeks apart. Each dose is 10 micrograms, which is one-third of the dosage of the adolescent and adult vaccine for ages ...

Read Time: Three Minutes The role of infection prevention departments at hospitals and healthcare facilities has come into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Making sure employees are properly wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) and following appropriate hand hygiene measures to keep them safe are among the responsibilities of infection prevention and control departments in the healthcare field. However, these ...

Read Time: Three Minutes Bob May first noticed there was a concern when he looked in the mirror one day and noticed his jaw was slightly swollen. He already had a scheduled appointment with his dermatologist, and after the two discussed options, Bob went to see Brian Kriete, MD, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with Phelps Health. Bob ...

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 ...