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The Phelps Health Marketing and Public Relations Department has received recognition for excellence in advertising and marketing efforts in state and national competitions. Phelps Health’s Marketing Department earned five Aster Awards in a national competition hosted by Creative Images, Inc. In addition, Phelps Health received five Show-Me Excellence Awards from the Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (MAHPRM) ...

Bohdan Lebedowicz, MD, CMD – also known as “Dr. Dan” – a Phelps Health senior care and internal medicine physician, answers some common questions about COVID-19 and older adults. Q: Who is at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19? A: The risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with your age, with the greatest risk among those age 85 ...

In an effort to better serve patients in south-central Missouri, especially people with heart problems, Phelps Health will open a second cardiac catheterization lab in mid-September. A cardiac catheterization lab, also known as a cardiac cath lab, is a specialized room where minimally invasive tests and procedures are performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases involving the heart and blood ...

A memorial garden at a Phelps Health clinic in Rolla has a new look thanks to a local Boy Scout’s efforts. This past summer, Wilhelm “Wil” Baur, a 15-year-old Scout with Troop 81 of Rolla, completed a restoration of the memorial garden located at the Phelps Health Bond Building in Rolla. Wil Baur, the son of Stuart and Martina Baur ...

Each year, Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services award scholarships to help students complete a licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or allied health program. Funds received through the Lily Pad Gift Shop, the Repeat Boutique, Lemon Tree Grill, commissions from beverage and vending machines, and annual fundraisers and fairs help support the ...

On October 1, 2020, Phelps Health launched Epic, the most widely-used and comprehensive health record in the United States, to support doctors and staff in improving the health and wellness of people in our region. Whether patients visit any of Phelps Health’s clinics or providers’ offices, need to go to the emergency department, get lab work or medical imaging services ...

Answers provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior and accounts for 80% of all dementia types. The disease affects approximately 10% of people age 65 and older and increases to around 40% for patients 85 and older. What are the symptoms ...

The following information is provided by Cory Offutt, MD, a Phelps Health family medicine physician, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How do I know the flu vaccine – or any vaccine – is safe? According to the CDC, vaccines are among the safest medical products available, and scientists are continually working to ensure they are made ...

The following information is provided by Cory Offutt, MD, a Phelps Health family medicine physician, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Who needs a flu vaccine? We recommend that anyone over the age of 6 months get the flu vaccine. When should people get a flu vaccine? Getting a flu vaccine when they become available ensures that ...

Getting cancer was one of Sally Arft’s biggest worries in her life. Unfortunately, her worst fear came true in 2018, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump. “When I found it, I wasn’t too alarmed about it,” said Arft, a 74-year-old Salem, MO, resident. “One time, it felt like it was there, and the next time ...