News & Updates
Welcome to our News & Updates web page. Within this section you’ll find:
- OCH Media Policies
- Inclement Weather & Emergency Information
- Press Release Archives & OCH Logo
- The Health Commission: July 2010 Assessment (PDF)
- CEO Paul Taylor’s Healthcare Reform Whitepaper (PDF)
For a list of current OCH news, please visit our News Stories Press Room. Media inquires may be directed to Carrie Richardson, Director of Communications by phone (417) 874-4503 or email crichardson@ochonline.com.
For the latest in OCH health news & information visit: ozarkscommunityhospital.wordpress.com
Emergency Information: Joplin Tornado Update
(Updated Monday, July 11)
Joplin Week of Caring Volunteers
So far we have approximately 30 employees along with family and friends who have signed up to volunteer in Joplin during the week of July 17-23. While you can sign up for any shift that week, we still need additional volunteers specifically for the following shifts: Wednesday, July 20 morning and afternoon shift; Thursday, July 21 morning and afternoon shift and Friday, July 22 morning shift. Call (x4503) or email crichardson@ochonline.com with any questions or to sign up. Volunteers will receive more detailed information within the next week.
Joplin Week of Caring Donations & Activities
If you are unable to volunteer, we still have a need you can meet. Click HERE to view our flyer with details about the other donations/activities we have planned for Joplin Week of Caring.
Blood Drive Update
Due to your generous giving, we broke our donor record again! More than 50 people registered to give blood in MO and AR this week. Your efforts this past week resulted in the highest blood drive participation since OCH’s establishment in 2000. Great job!
In the event of severe a weather emergency, please refer to this page for updates and closings. In addition, stay up-to-date on the latest Amber Alerts below:






