Falcon
Falcon, MO · Health
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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.
KYTV
Educational panel at Missouri State fosters conversation about religion and the COVID-19 pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, and there are still lessons to be learned from such an unprecedented time. A panel at Missouri State University examines lessons learned from that time and how they can be applied to religion and public health when there’s no active health crisis.
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Citizen’s Memorial Hospital celebrates grand opening of tower expansion during weekend
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Citizens Memorial Hospital hit a major milestone, celebrating the grand opening of its new hospital tower over the weekend. People were given a tour of the facility on Saturday, getting to see inside firsthand before CMH staff slowly moved in through March and April. Construction of the project began back in 2023. […]
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Four Mercy Hospitals Named Among World's Best
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek magazine has selected Mercy hospitals in Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Springfield and St. Louis for its 2026 list of the World's Best Hospitals. Their ongoing commitment to high-quality care, patient experience and clinical excellence places them among top-tier hospitals worldwide.
KYTV
Mercy changes VBAC policy, removing midwives from high-risk deliveries
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Some local mothers, already weeks into their pregnancies, are searching for new care after Mercy changed its policy this week on who is allowed to perform vaginal births after caesarean, known as VBACs. Previously, midwives through Mercy’s midwife program were permitted to perform VBACs. Under the...
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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
KYTV
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.