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Springfield News-Leader
QPS Missouri expands clinical research to patients in Springfield
People living with chronic health conditions now have more opportunities to participate in medical research in Springfield. QPS Holdings, LLC is expanding its clinical research efforts in Springfield to include more patient population–focused studies. This means individuals with conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol can now take part in research that could shape the future of health care, according to a community announcement. Since 1994, QPS Missouri has conducted early-phase clinical trials with healthy volunteers. The organization is now increasing the number of studies involving individuals with chronic health concerns. “Expanding into patient population studies allows us to work directly with individuals who are living with specific health conditions and want to be part of advancing medical research,” said Brendon Bourg, Vice President and General Manager of QPS Missouri. “Every participant plays an important role in helping researchers better understand potential treatments that could improve lives around the world.” Financial benefits for participants Participation in clinical research also brings economic benefits to the local community. Since opening, QPS Missouri has paid more than $55 million in stipends to study participants, including $4.5 million in 2025. Participants receive compensation for their time and involvement while contributing to the development of
Lawrence County Record
Barry-Lawrence Ambulance buys innovative equipment, total runs for 2025 rise by 6 percent for new record
The Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District ordered innovative equipment and reviewed its 2025 run record at its first board meeting of 2026. Dr. Mark L. Brown made his first appearance as the district’s new medical director, succeeding Dr. Matt Brandt. Brown works as emergency medical director for Freeman Hospital in Joplin and Fort Scott, Kan., and the METS ambulance service in Joplin. Brown made a presentation to the board about a new intubation tool, part of a video laryngoscope.
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Ozarks Community Hospital opens new clinic in downtown Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A local community clinic is making it easier for Carthage residents to access health care. Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning for their new Jasper County Clinic location in downtown Carthage. The clinic is one of several OCH rural health clinics...
DRONELIFE
Mid-America Transplant Opens 160-Mile Drone Corridor for Organ Donation
Mid-America Transplant has become the first organ procurement organization (OPO) in the United States to use drones for donor blood sample transport. The organization opened a dedicated healthcare drone corridor in Missouri on April 1, 2026. U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Administrator Thomas Engels and Chief of Organ Transplant...
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Mid-America Transplant using drones to transport donor blood samples
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Mid-America Transplant is now using drones to transport donor blood samples. Missouri opened the nation’s first dedicated healthcare drone corridor on Wednesday. The drone path begins near Springfield, where blood samples from potential organ and tissue donors will be loaded onto the...
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Smoky air leads to moderate air quality for the Ozarks
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Care across distance: Maternal health in rural settings
Kimberly Elliott is director of social services for Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, also known as CMH. They serve an eight-county area, including Benton, St. Clair, Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade, Dallas and parts of northern Greene County. She’s seen the challenges of rural healthcare firsthand. The March of Dimes has...
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Collaborative Care Clinic preps students to hit the ground running when they graduate
Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by Missouri State's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. Last month, Missouri State University officially cut the ribbon on the Collaborative Care...
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McQueary College of Health and Human Services helping students with Collaborative Care Clinic
McQueary College of Health and Human Services opened its new Collaborative Care Clinic at the end of January. Located in Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall, the clinic's main goal is to bring together several services into a single space, ultimately improving the welfare of both students and the community. The...
KYTV
CoxHealth switches to EPIC system; patients report care disruptions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - CoxHealth hospitals in Springfield and Branson switched to a new electronic medical records platform, EPIC, on Sunday, March 1. While hospital leadership says the change is designed to streamline patient care, some patients say the transition disrupted their treatment during the first week. The switch affects how CoxHealth staff document and manage patient care.
KYTV
City of Springfield proposes sewer rate increases to align with the cost of service, maintain federal compliance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Environmental Services will bring forward a set of proposed sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2027 at the Monday, March 9 City Council meeting. The increases are structured to keep up with the cost of providing efficient wastewater management in Springfield and meet the requirements...
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Public affairs mission at forefront of new MO State clinic
Two clinic directors discuss how increased services and patient access help expand community reach. Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by Missouri State's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU.