COVID-19 has claimed the life of a prominent Ash Grove physician. Dr. Mark Smith died last Thursday at age 52 from complications of COVID-19. He practiced at …
Read More »Money for Missouri Health Care System
Governor Mike Parson announced $30 million to support Missouri’s health care professionals and system. Governor Parson directed the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services to create …
Read More »COVID-19 Cancels Honor Flights
The upcoming Honor Flight of the Ozarks have been canceled due to COVID-19. About 180 people, including veterans, guardians, and volunteers, were scheduled to fly in August, …
Read More »CoxHealth Continues To Set Daily Records for COVID-19 Hospitalizations
CoxHeath is continuing to report new daily records in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. CEO Steve Edwards says 187 patients were being treated at CoxHealth facilities as of …
Read More »Health Department To Triage COVID-19 Case Investigations
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says because of an overwhelming number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day, it has started to prioritize its efforts to investigate …
Read More »CoxHealth Reporting 15 COVID-19 Deaths From Friday Through Sunday
A total of 15 people have died from COVID-19 at CoxHealth between Friday and Sunday. CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards tweeted the hospital system has lost 72 people …
Read More »State Sends Help to Springfield and Greene County For COVID-19 Response
Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday that Greene County will receive additional help to fight against COVID-19. Ambulance strike teams will arrive in Springfield today to assist hospitals …
Read More »Higher Education Leaders Encourage Younger Adults to Get Vaccinated Before Start of School Year
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in our community, higher education leaders are encouraging younger adults to get vaccinated before the start of the school year in …
Read More »Mayor McClure On Face The Nation
Mayor Ken McClure was a guest on CBS’s Face the Nation to talk about to recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Springfield. He said misinformation about the …
Read More »Local Health and Emergency Management Leaders Ask State to Fund COVID-19 Alternative Care Site
With a growing number of patients being treated for COVID-19 at hospitals in Springfield, the increase in illness is projected to outpace capacity. The Springfield-Greene County Health …
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