National Rural Health Day – The OCH Story Today is National Rural Health Day – a day to celebrate the #PowerofRural and the privilege that healthcare providers have in treating the near 61 million people who call a rural community their home. Rural...
Suicide Prevention Week: Warning Signs and Vulnerable Populations Each year, during the second week of September, individuals across the nation come together to recognize Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a complex issue, but it’s important to know that it is...
National Immunization Awareness Month Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of vaccines in protecting the health and the well-being of our communities. Immunization stands as one of the most effective tools...
Making Back to School Easier for Families As the summer draws to a close, the excitement and anticipation of a new school year begins to fill the air. However, for many families, the back-to-school season can also be a source of stress and chaos. From adjusting sleep...
Randy Moll/Westside Eagle Observer The Decatur Medi Clinic was purchased by Ozarks Community Hospital and was set to open on Monday as OCH Decatur Clinic. Listed hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. DECATUR — Ozarks...
Conquer Allergy Season: Tips and Tricks for Year-Round Relief Do you find yourself sniffling and sneezing all year round, plagued by allergies that just won’t quit? You’re not alone. We sat down with OCH’s very own Dr. Robert McDonald, to learn some...
As Black History Month ends, we want to share how Ozarks Community Hospital is listening to the voices of our patients and staff to make our hospital and clinics a place of equity for all. EQUALITY means each individual or group is given the same resources or...
Tiffany Kirk, FNP receives recognition from the Webster County Health Department! At Ozarks Community Hospital, we’re thrilled when our providers are recognized within the communities that they serve. It shows how dedicated they are to their work and to the people...
March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Let’s thank a doctor today! On this day each year, the nation celebrates physicians and the incredible work that they do for patients every single day. These past few years have heightened the awareness of the astonishing work that...
#EveryoneIncluded International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations day that is celebrated every year on December 3rd. First launched in 1992, the event is in its 29th year of celebration, marking nearly three decades of meaningful change for...
