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Which Missouri Town Still Has A Soda Fountain Inside Its Old Pharmacy? Here Are 4

Picking up a prescription and walking out with an ice cream cone used to be a normal part of small-town life. In a handful of Missouri towns, it still is. These spots mix drugstore business with counter treats like sandwiches, fountain drinks, phosphates, and sundaes. Some are working pharmacies where you can refill a prescription and grab a Cherry Coke in the same trip, while one lives inside a historic drugstore building tied to a future president.

Missouri · 6d
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Springfield, Polk County study finds money isn’t the only barrier to seeing a doctor

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For some southwest Missouri residents, getting sick also means deciding whether they can afford to see a doctor. Even when free or reduced-cost care is available, other concerns can stand in the way. A Missouri State University study published earlier this year examined why patients in...

Polk County, MO · 5d
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Ozark Center Sets the Standard for Crisis Care in Southwest Missouri

Officials with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently gave special recognition to members of Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Team by ranking them as. the No. 2 mobile crisis response team in Missouri. In 2026, Ozark Center provided 1,479 Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) face-to-face interventions or telephone evaluations to...

Missouri · 7d
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Lake Regional clinics, pharmacies offer flu vaccines as winter approaches

Flu season usually occurs from late fall to early spring, and Lake Regional Health System clinics and pharmacies are providing flu shots to people 6 months old or older. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months old or older receive an annual flu vaccination.

Osage Beach, MO · 14d

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As a doctor who cared for Springfield for decades, Fogle has my vote

I spent 37 years practicing medicine here in Springfield. My wife Susan was an oncology nurse for 17 years. We know how critical it is for families to have good healthcare when they need it, and we also know that it doesn’t matter one bit how good the healthcare is if you can’t afford to pay for it. That’s why we’re voting for Betsy Fogle for state Senate. I first met Betsy when I got involved in the push for Medicaid expansion. As a social worker, she connected folks in Springfield with community health services — some of the same patients who visited me after trips to the emergency department with strokes, organ failure, and severe disabilities that could have been prevented had they had gotten timely care. Betsy has always believed it’s not enough to make sure someone has good medical coverage; they also need access to dental and mental health care, as well as healthy food and housing. In fact, her experiences working with patients at Jordan Valley Community Health Center made her realize that politicians weren’t listening to the real needs of our community, and that she needed to take her advocacy to the state capitol. Since

Springfield, MO · 20d

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Blood on board: Missouri ambulance services bring transfusions closer to patients

In severe emergencies, paramedics often give patients IV fluids to help maintain circulation while transporting them to a hospital. But when patients lose large amounts of blood, those fluids cannot replace the blood cells and clotting factors their bodies need. Nathan Rogers, a paramedic and blood transfusionist with Taney County...

Taney County, MO · 24d

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OCH expands specialist availability in Carthage and Neosho

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage-area patients now have access to a podiatrist at their local OCH clinic as Ozarks Community Hospital expands specialty services at its rural health clinics in southwest Missouri. Dr. Frederick Day, a podiatrist, is now seeing patients in Carthage, while orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brandon Morris is...

Carthage, MO · 29d

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Missouri Health Care Association’s Golden Age Games return for its 26th year

Springfield, MO · 27d

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Newly opened Jordan Valley Senior Care offers many services under 1 roof

Springfield has a new healthcare center just for seniors. Jordan Valley Senior Care is a Program of all Inclusive Care for the Elderly or PACE facility. It's located in the former Walgreens at Grand and Kansas Expressway and is operated by Jordan Valley Health. Jordan Valley Senior Care Executive Director...

Springfield, MO · 10-02

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Jordan Valley Senior Care continues PACE program at new location

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A unique program offering specialized health care for seniors is the first of its kind in southwest Missouri. Although Jordan Valley Senior Care moved into a new building, the goal remains the same: to help seniors live safely and independently through their Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE, program.

Springfield, MO · 09-30

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Public input sought on Springfield's updated stormwater management plan

The City of Springfield is seeking input on its updated stormwater management plan. The play lays out how the city will implement the requirements of its federally mandated municipal separate storm sewer system or MS4 permit that addresses water quality related to stormwater, according to Carrie Lamb, water quality director for the city’s Department of Environmental Services.

Springfield, MO · 09-24

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Mercy Hospital Carthage a finalist for most beautiful hospital contest

Mercy Hospital in Carthage has been named a finalist in Soliant Health's Most Beautiful Hospitals contest, with voting scheduled to run through October 16.

Carthage, MO · 09-23

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Stone County ambulance district breaks ground on headquarters

Stone County Ambulance District has begun construction on a new headquarters in Branson West with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Sept. 17. According to a community announcement, the event was held at 11 a.m. on a 4-acre parcel behind Branson West Marine and Powersports on Silver Spur Street. District board members joined Executive Director Jeff Hawkins and developer Andy Mackey to mark the start of the project. “The groundbreaking represents an exciting step forward for the Stone County Ambulance District as it prepares to establish a new headquarters designed to support its operations and enhance its ability to serve residents and visitors throughout the community,” Hawkins said. The district said the headquarters will provide dedicated space for personnel and operations as it continues serving residents and visitors throughout Stone County. The district also thanked board members, project partners and community supporters who helped advance the project to the construction phase. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Stone County ambulance district breaks ground on headquarters

Stone County, MO · 09-23

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Stone County Ambulance District Breaks Ground on New Headquarters in Branson West

Another step in the continuing development of the Stone County Ambulance District takes place this week. The full release below is from the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce:. The Stone County Ambulance District marked an important milestone in its continued commitment to serving the community with a groundbreaking ceremony...

Stone County, MO · 09-19

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Mercy Hospital Carthage Named Finalist in National Most Beautiful Hospitals Contest

Mercy Hospital Carthage has been named one of 57 finalists in Soliant Health’s 2026 Most Beautiful Hospitals contest, putting the Carthage hospital in the running to be recognized among the 20 most beautiful hospitals in the country. Public voting is now open through October 16, giving patients, healthcare professionals,...

Carthage, MO · 09-18

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Groundbreaking marks new chapter for Stone County Ambulance District

BRANSON WEST, Mo. — The Stone County Ambulance District broke ground for its new headquarters on Thursday morning in Branson West. According to a press release from the Stone County Ambulance District, officials held the groundbreaking at 11 a.m. on a 4-acre parcel of land behind Branson West Marine and Powersports on Silver Spur Street. […]

Stone County, MO · 09-17

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Stone County, Mo., ambulance district breaks ground on new headquarters

BRANSON WEST, Mo. (KY3) - Stone County Ambulance District leaders broke ground this morning on a new headquarters. Jeff Hawkins, director of the Stone County Ambulance District, said the project has been in the works for two years. “This has been a long time coming. We started talking about this...

Stone County, MO · 09-17

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Freeman Neosho swing bed program helps patient recover close to home

NEOSHO, Mo. (KOAM) - Tammy “Tambo” Burnette faced weeks of rehabilitation away from her Newton County family after a spinal infection left her unable to stand or walk.

Neosho, MO · 09-16

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Elmhurst Nursing Home originated as a TB hospital

Dr. Lincoln Chenoweth helped establish the Jasper County T.B. Hospital because tuberculosis was a major cause of death among the miners and was often carried home to family members. Tuberculosis was such a terrible disease that affected the entire area. Nobody was immune. During a special election in September 1915,...

Jasper County, MO · 09-10

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Some Missouri welcome centers offer lifesaving medication, plus restrooms and vending machines

Free naloxone is available to those traveling on Interstate 44 in southwest Missouri through a program called Rest Easy Naloxone. Those behind the effort came together last week to celebrate with a ribbon cutting after giving out more than 430 boxes of the medication since the program started in May.

Missouri · 09-06