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Polished Diabetes Program Puts Retired Officer on the Right Track
Read Time: 6 Minutes Three Things to Know In April 2023, Mike O’Brien was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A Google search led Mike to the Phelps Health Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program. Thanks to the educational diabetes program, Mike’s new primary care provider and his positive attitude, the retired police officer is feeling better than ever. Last ...
Annie Bass Honored as Trustee of the Year
Read Time: 1 Minute JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Annie Bass, Board Chair of Phelps Health in Rolla, has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as Trustee of the Year. Bass was presented the award on Thursday, November 2, at MHA’s 101st Annual Convention in St. Louis. “Annie Bass is the right person at the right time for Phelps Health,” ...
Phelps Health’s 13th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Helps GRACE Families
Read Time: 1 Minute Phelps Health is partnering with GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise) this fall to provide holiday meals to families in need. Phelps Health employees and volunteers were encouraged to donate nonperishable food items and/or donate money to purchase turkeys during the 13th annual “Basket of Thanksgiving” food drive, held October 10 through November 7, 2023. A ...
Phelps Health and KeyCare Partner to Offer Video Visits
Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know With KeyCare video visits, people can access on demand care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. KeyCare video visits are for patients who need to be seen when their Phelps Health provider is not available. KeyCare provides care for conditions appropriate ...
Understanding Mounjaro: A Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
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 ...
Ask a Doctor: What to Know About Diabetes and Your Diet
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 ...
Make Your Screening List and Check It Twice
Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Women at average risk of breast cancer should begin yearly mammograms at age 40. Colonoscopies and stool-based tests can be used to screen patients for colon cancer. Lung cancer screening involves a low-dose CT scan. When it comes to cancer, early detection allows for the best outcomes. The earlier you can catch ...
50 Years and Counting: Ellen Buhr Shares Why She Stays in Healthcare
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 ...
Meet Phelps Health’s Chief Public Safety Officer
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 ...
Auxiliary Scholarships Continue to Open Doors
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 ...