Jennifer Rhoads, WHNP, Earns Menopause HRT Prescriber Certification at Ozarks Healthcare Women's Health

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce that Jennifer Rhoads, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) at Ozarks Healthcare Women's Health, has earned her Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Prescriber Certification. Rhoads completed specialized training through the Heather Hirsch Academy, joining a select group of trained clinicians equipped to provide expert care for women navigating menopause.

Women’s Hormone Therapy Specialists from the Heather Hirsch Academy are uniquely trained by one of the nation’s leading experts in FDA-approved hormone therapy management for perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Heather Hirsch.

The Heather Hirsch Academy trains clinicians in the latest evidence-based approaches to menopause management, including hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle interventions, and individualized patient care. With this certification, Rhoads is specially qualified to guide women through the complex physical and emotional changes of menopause, helping them achieve improved health, well-being, and quality of life.

“Expanding access to hormone replacement therapy empowers women in our community to feel their best as well as improving overall wellness-while strengthening our service line with compassionate evidence-based care,” Megan Thompson, Ozarks Healthcare Director of Clinics, said.

Recipients of this certification have been educated to interpret clinical trial findings, skillfully discuss the benefits and risks of hormone therapy compared to non-hormonal or over-the-counter options, and understand the impact and potential risks faced by women with persistent untreated symptoms.

Patients interested in learning more about menopause management or scheduling an appointment with Jennifer Rhoads can contact Ozarks Healthcare Women's Health at 417-256-1838 or visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com.

Ozarks Healthcare Women's Health provides comprehensive, compassionate care for women across all stages of life. From routine wellness exams to advanced gynecologic services, Ozarks Healthcare’s team of experienced providers is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of women in the community.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Jennifer Rhoads, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) at Ozarks Healthcare Women's Health, has earned her Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Prescriber Certification. Rhoads completed specialized training through the Heather Hirsch Academy, joining a select group of trained clinicians equipped to provide expert care for women navigating menopause.