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High ambulance response time remedied in Ash Grove
City plans for further emergency medical improvement, considering ambulance district. Ash Grove ambulance response times—which once clocked over an hour—are now back down to the usual wait according to Chris Boyd, who operates under many titles for the city. In discussion at a board of aldermen meeting, Boyd...
KOLR10 News
Arc of the Ozarks expanding Autism Center to meet demand
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In 2024, Arc of the Ozarks opened its Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center to address an ever-growing waitlist for families wanting evolutions and potential therapy. Just over two years later, they have plans to expand the center as the waitlist remains long. “As we’re beginning our third year, the waiting list has grown […]
Springfield News-Leader
Arc of the Ozarks expands autism services with new Springfield site
The Arc of the Ozarks has acquired a second building from Empower: abilities to expand its Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center. The new property, at 1450 W. Cambridge St., will allow The Arc to increase access to diagnostic and treatment services for children and families in southwest Missouri, according to a community announcement. This purchase builds on The Arc’s 2022 acquisition of Empower: abilities’ original building, which became home to the growing Autism Center. The additional space will enable the organization to serve more children, expand clinical services and reduce wait times for autism evaluations and therapy. The partnership between The Arc and Empower: abilities reflects a shared commitment to maximizing community impact. As Empower: abilities relocates its offices, The Arc will use the Cambridge Street property to meet the increasing demand for autism diagnostic and treatment services in the region. Access to timely autism diagnosis is crucial “Access to timely autism diagnosis and therapy can make a life-changing difference for children and their families,” Mike Powers, president/CEO, said in the announcement. “This expansion allows us to respond to the growing need in our community, serve more families sooner and continue delivering high-quality, compassionate care.” The Arc of the Ozarks has
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Arc of the Ozarks expands Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Arc of the Ozarks is expanding its Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center in Springfield. The organization just acquired a second building from Empower: Abilities. This expansion will increase access to critical diagnostic and treatment services for children and families in southwest Missouri. The new space will allow...
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Mercy nurses pilot AI tool with Microsoft to improve patient care documentation
CREVE COEUR, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Mercy Hospital is partnering with Microsoft to test and refine an artificial intelligence tool designed to help nurses document patient care in real time, hospital officials said. Nurses in Mercy’s orthopedic department have been piloting the technology, called Microsoft Dragon Copilot, for the...
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Mercy nurses pilot AI tool with Microsoft to improve patient care documentation
CREVE COEUR, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Mercy Hospital is partnering with Microsoft to test and refine an artificial intelligence tool designed to help nurses document patient care in real time, hospital officials said. Nurses in Mercy’s orthopedic department have been piloting the technology, called Microsoft Dragon Copilot, for the...
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Children's Mercy with Mercy announces longtime pediatrician as a leader for the Springfield joint venture
A Mercy Springfield pediatrician has been named medical director for the Children’s Mercy with Mercy partnership. Dr. John Burson has worked as a pediatrician in Springfield for more than 25 years. Burson will assume the new leadership role while continuing to care for his current patients. Burson has been...
KYTV
Health official urges those to get measles vaccination following rising case numbers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Several states are seeing measles outbreaks. That’s leading to a U.S. health leader urging you to get vaccinated. The appeal is from Dr. Mehmet Oz. He’s the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection. The virus can linger...
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Mercy to offer participation in early cancer detection study
Mercy recently announced it will participate in a nationwide study to evaluate the clinical impact of the GRAIL Galleri® multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test among Medicare beneficiaries. Through Mercy Health in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri is one of just nine states in which older adults on Medicare will be able to take part in the trial.
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Mercy to offer participation in early cancer detection study
Mercy recently announced it will participate in a nationwide study to evaluate the clinical impact of the GRAIL Galleri® multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test among Medicare beneficiaries. Through Mercy Health in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri is one of just nine states in which older adults on Medicare will be able to take part in the trial.
Springfield News-Leader
Parents sue Springfield hospital after diabetic son dies in ER
The parents of a young man who died after waiting for treatment in Mercy Springfield's emergency department are suing the hospital system and its staff, according to court records. John and Michelle Lubrano of Texas allege that their 24-year-old son George Lubrano would have lived if Mercy emergency department staff had properly assessed him and treated him for diabetic ketoacidosis. They are suing Mercy Hospital Springfield as well as Dr. Patrick Craddock and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Kimberly Wilkerson, both of whom were listed as having cared for George Lubrano. The Lubranos are seeking an as yet undetermined amount in damages for monetary losses, funeral expenses, loss of services, "companionship, comfort, instruction, guidance, counseling, training, support, love and affection," the petition said. “We extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences for this family’s devastating loss. We have and will continue to work with the family and their counsel to work toward a resolution," Mercy said in a statement. According to the Missouri Board of Registration for Healing Arts , Craddock's license is currently active and he has no active or past disciplinary actions against him as of Feb. 4, 2026. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing also indicated that
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Branson Tourism Tax Sets Record in 2025
The final report for the Branson's Tourism Tax Revenue for 2025 is record breaking. According to a recap of the report reported by Jason Wert of the Branson Tri-Lakes News, the amount of tourism tax for 2025 was $19,671,572, a 10.1% increase over 2024, the highest yearly amount of tourism tax in the tax’s history.
KYTV
Mercy Hospital to close Springfield optometry clinic in April
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mercy Hospital will close its optometry clinic in Springfield on April 3, forcing patients with ongoing eye treatments to find new providers. The clinic, located on the first floor of the surgery center on Cherokee Street, provides care for patients with conditions like glaucoma. Mercy operates two eye clinics at the location, optometry and ophthalmology, but only the optometry clinic is closing.
KOLR10 News
Missouri sees surge in flu cases, influenza A hits hard
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri is one of 14 states experiencing the highest levels of flu activity in the nation, according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials say the surge is being fueled largely by Influenza A — a strain known to cause more severe illness and hospitalizations. […]
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Missouri’s only charitable pharmacy in Branson helping the uninsured access affordable medications
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) - For many in the Ozarks, paying for prescription drugs without insurance creates difficult financial decisions. Neighbors Pharmacy, Missouri’s only charitable pharmacy, has experienced steady growth since opening in 2023, with patient growth of 24% and prescription growth of 48% in 2024. “They’re just great. They’re...
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Mercy Springfield breaks its record number of births
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mercy Hospital Springfield delivered a record number of babies under its roof in 2025, breaking a milestone that had stood for more than a decade. The hospital welcomed 3,329 babies last year, surpassing its own previous record of 3,226 births set in 2014. The total also marked a significant increase from 2024, […]