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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 ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health now offers Inspire®, a new treatment for sleep apnea for people who struggle with CPAP machines. Inspire® is an implant and remote system that gently opens the airway during sleep. This FDA-approved treatment can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep apnea events. Phelps Health is now offering Inspire® therapy, a ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know Contrary to popular belief, women are just as likely as men to die from heart disease. Heart disease symptoms in women may be less obvious than in men, and can include fatigue, extreme sweating, and upper neck, back and jaw pain. Women can reduce their heart disease risk by exercising, eating healthy ...

Read Time: 5 Minutes Three Things to Know Beth Morris struggled with debilitating hip pain for years, before making the decision to have a hip replacement surgery at Phelps Health. After her procedure, Beth’s pain has significantly lessened and she’s looking forward to spending more time with her grandkids. Beth is thankful for the care she’s received at Phelps Health ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know After moving from Chicago, Sheldra Thomas carefully did her homework before landing on a healthcare provider. Following an angina diagnosis, she receives collaborative cardiology care from Tim Martin, MD, FACC, and Steven Ballard, ANP-BC. Sheldra praises the care coordination made possible, in part, through the Phelps Health MyChart app. As a Chicago ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Last September, after battling severe stomach issues, Courtney Barton first visited the Phelps Health Emergency Department. After running different tests, her care team determined she had a small bowel obstruction, along with ovarian cysts. After a successful operation, Courtney is getting back to eating a more normal diet. She is thankful for ...