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Read Time: 6 Minutes Three Things to Know Mounjaro (tirzepatide) was FDA-approved in spring 2022 for managing type 2 diabetes. The medication mimics two digestive hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), resulting in lower blood sugar. Mounjaro is administered via an injection once a week, and common side effects include gastrointestinal issues, weight loss and increased heart rate. To learn if you ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know A person develops diabetes when their pancreas stops producing insulin, or when insulin quits working correctly. While eliminating all sugar isn't necessary, individuals with diabetes should be mindful of the amount of sugar and carbs they eat and drink. Fats are fine for people with diabetes to consume, but try to avoid ...

Ellen Buhr, RN, can’t exactly pinpoint why she decided to pursue a career in healthcare 50 years ago. “I never played nurse as a kid, and I never was a candy striper (a teenage volunteer at a hospital),” she said. “I do remember one time my dad took me shopping, and I got the Visible Woman.” For those not familiar ...

As Phelps Health’s new chief public safety officer, Keith Ruffin, Sr. has a full agenda. But first things first. “I start my day with Colombian coffee,” said Officer Ruffin, who believes the Keurig is among the greatest inventions. “I have two cups and try to make sure that I’m spacing them out so that I can actually take my time ...

Did you know? Every time you make a purchase at Phelps Health’s Lily Pad Gift Shop, the Repeat Boutique or the Cafeteria, you could be positively impacting someone’s future. Proceeds from these locations, along with commission from vending machines, and annual fundraisers and fairs, help support the Phelps Health Auxiliary and Volunteer Services scholarship program. Each year, the Auxiliary awards ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know The new high-fidelity manikins allow healthcare staff and students to practice complex scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, improving their confidence and competence. These manikins can blink, dilate pupils, respond to medications and even simulate symptoms like chest pain, providing a more realistic experience for learners. The simulation labs complement clinical ...

Phelps Health has been included on Forbes list of America’s Best Employers By State for 2023, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc. America’s Best Employers By State 2023 were identified based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. The recommended employers were grouped into one of 25 industry ...

Read Time: 9 Minutes Three Things to Know Among US teens and young adults, energy drinks are the second most popular dietary supplement, following multivitamins. According to the CDC, potential dangers associated with energy drinks include dehydration, heart complications, anxiety and insomnia. While drinking coffee or an energy drink is not necessarily unhealthy, consumers should make smart choices when selecting ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Bonny Laine Sutton was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, in 2024, arriving at 12:20 PM, Monday, January 1, 2024. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches long. New parents, Jordan and Jessica Sutton, of Salem, Missouri, welcomed Bonny into this world. The Suttons were not expecting Bonny until ...

Read Time: 7 Minutes Three Things to Know Virtually all cases of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The only clinically relevant and recommended tests for HPV detection are cervical cancer screening tests (collected at the time of a Pap smear). The best ways to prevent HPV include vaccination and practicing safe habits, such as using ...