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Read Time: 1 Minute Three Things to Know Phelps Health and Salem Memorial District Hospital (SMDH) are discussing an affiliation to continue providing essential healthcare services to Dent County and surrounding areas. Both entities signed a nonbinding letter of intent on August 28, 2024, outlining their shared goals, with the formal affiliation expected to start in early 2025. Leaders from ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health recently renovated the Bond Building, a primary care clinic, to improve patient care and accessibility. The public is invited to an open house on September 20 to tour the renovations and celebrate with a ribbon cutting. The renovation included updates to the waiting areas, patient rooms and more. Phelps Health ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health Home Health has been recognized as a "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) for ranking in the top 20% in patient satisfaction in 2023. The SHPBest™ award honors home health agencies that consistently provide high-quality service, based on feedback from over 3,200 providers nationwide. Phelps Health credits this recognition ...

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Dr. James J. Bass retired on August 30, 2024, after over 40 years of medical service. He ensured a smooth transition for his patients by preparing care summaries and meeting with new doctors. Dr. Bass highlighted the importance of relationships in family medicine and the balance between technology and personal care. After ...

Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Christopher Dew was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after sudden paralysis in December 2022. Through intensive hospital care and months of physical therapy, he regained his ability to walk. Despite setbacks, Christopher is now independent and grateful for the support from his care team, including Phelps Health Home Health and Outpatient Therapy ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Three Things to Know Phelps Health Wins Gold Award for Quality Improvement: Health Quality Innovators (HQI) awarded Phelps Health the prestigious Gold Award for their excellence in healthcare quality and patient safety in south-central Missouri. Key Patient Safety Initiatives: Phelps Health achieved notable improvements, including reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections, preventing severe C. difficile infections, lowering ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know The Phelps Health Foundation has partnered with The Centre to offer the MyFitRx® program at a reduced cost for patients, helping those with chronic conditions improve their health through guided exercise. MyFitRx® offers personalized fitness plans led by certified specialists, with The Centre being the first fitness center in Missouri to earn ...

Read Time: 1 Minute Three Things to Know The Phelps Health Comprehensive Breast Center has earned a 3-year accreditation in MRI and mammography from the American College of Radiology (ACR), signifying top standards in image quality and patient safety. This accreditation was awarded after a thorough review by ACR experts in radiology and radiation oncology, looking at key areas such ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know The Phelps Health Emergency Department was named a 2024 National Certification Champion by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, recognizing its commitment to nursing excellence. This award highlights Phelps Health’s efforts to increase specialty certifications among nurses, aiming to improve patient care quality and safety. Phelps Health prioritizes specialty certification for ...

Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Phelps Health hosted the Show-Me Careers event on October 11, providing local educators an inside look at healthcare careers. School staff toured various departments, experienced virtual reality nursing simulations and learned about job shadowing opportunities. Educators appreciated the event and expressed interest in continuing the healthcare career conversation. On October 11, Phelps ...