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Lion’s Club donates books

The West Plains Lion’s Club recently presented a donation of books to the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation for pediatric patients at Ozarks Healthcare. The books will be used to help comfort and provide entertainment for patients and their families seeking medical care.

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Children’s Clinic welcomes Smith as new pediatrician

Dr. Meagan Smith Gary Paxson, President & CEO of White River Health System (WRHS), is pleased to welcome Dr. Meagan Smith, Board-Certified Pediatrician, to The Children’s Clinic.  As a Pediatrician, Dr. Smith is responsible for the care of newborns, toddlers, children, and adolescents. She works with parents to closely monitor development through well-child check-ups and immunizations, as well as encourage nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits that will create a foundation of good…

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OHC announces new building’s grand opening

Ozarks Healthcare is announcing a grand opening date for its new Medical Office Building located at 1100 Kentucky Ave. Nearly 20 of Ozarks Healthcare’s specialty clinics and departments will be located in one conveniently accessible location at the new Medical Office Building. Community members are welcome to attend the grand opening on Friday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. The event will feature a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting.  Located adjacent to Ozarks…

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OHC brings mental health advocate to West Plains

Photo SubmittedKevin Hines, award-winning mental health and suicide prevention activist and speaker To help raise awareness of suicide prevention and destigmatize mental health, the Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center (BHC) is bringing award-winning mental health and suicide prevention activist and speaker Kevin Hines to the West Plains Civic Center on Tuesday, March 22.  In 2000, 19-year-old Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed…

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