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Dr. Darren George Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer I’m Dr. Darren George, a board-certified family medicine physician, a senior vice president and the chief medical officer (CMO) at Phelps Health. I completed my premed studies at Texas A&M University and earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of ...

John Money Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Philanthropy I’m John Money, senior vice president of human resources and philanthropy at Phelps Health. My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and psychology, and a master’s in human resource development, both from Webster University. Prior to joining Phelps Health in 2022, I worked in various leadership ...

Thad Leach Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer I’m Thad Leach, a senior vice president and the chief legal officer (health system lawyer) at Phelps Health. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree, and Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Phelps Health in 2018 as its general counsel, I practiced ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health has introduced sensory toolkits to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for patients and visitors with sensory sensitivities, like autism or sensory processing disorders. These toolkits, funded by the Phelps Health Foundation, include calming items like fidget spinners and coloring books to help ease stress during healthcare visits. The ...

Keri Brookshire-Heavin Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer I’m Keri Brookshire-Heavin, senior vice president, chief operating officer (COO) and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Phelps Health. I have my bachelor of science in nursing from Cox College – I was actually their first BSN graduate, a class of one – and a master’s in healthcare administration from ...

Phelps Health has released its 2024 annual impact report to the community, which showcases results and successes from across the health system. The report covers new services and accolades, including the Forbes “best-in-state employers” designation. It also highlights clinical achievements throughout the year for the home health, emergency and radiology areas, as well as a prestigious quality recognition. “In recent ...

The following table represents discounts which may be available to patients whose annual income, as taken from HHS Notice issued on the date below: 2025 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Date: 1-1-2025 Percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines 100% 150% 175% 200% 225% % of Reduction if Less than Guideline Household 100% 100% 80% ...

Amounts Generally Billed (AGB Calculation) Phelps Health provides financial assistance to patients that qualify and meet the eligibility guidelines set forth in the Financial Assistance Policy. No individual determined eligible for financial assistance will be charged more for emergency and medically necessary treatment than amounts generally billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering such care. The AGB is a percentage ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know J.D. Busby Jr., of Edgar Springs, was surprised to learn he needed a double transplant of both a liver and a kidney. After years of preparation, J.D. received both needed organs just hours after being placed on the active transplant waiting list. J.D. is recovering well and making plans for the future ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health has earned Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association—making it one of only seven hospitals in Missouri with this distinction. The certification recognizes Phelps Health’s commitment to providing 24/7, high-quality, lifesaving care for heart attack patients. Multidisciplinary teams at Phelps Health worked ...