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Ozarks Healthcare’s Laboratory Services is reminding community members that there is still time this month to take advantage of its low-cost lab screenings at select locations. These affordable screenings provide an accessible way for individuals to “know their numbers” and monitor key health indicators, including blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, and more.

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce that its Specialty Pharmacy has received 2025 Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Accreditation, a nationally recognized symbol of excellence in quality, safety, and patient care. This achievement highlights the health system’s continued commitment to providing advanced pharmacy services for patients with complex and chronic health conditions.

Ozarks Healthcare is proud to announce that its Sleep Lab has renewed accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based sleep services to the region.

When the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation launched the Inside Track Career Pathways Program in 2023, its mission was simple but powerful: to connect students - both traditional and non-traditional - to the education, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in healthcare careers right here in south-central Missouri.

Ozarks Healthcare has earned the prestigious Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) from the Joint Commission and Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Certifications from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), recognizing the health system’s commitment to providing life-saving, high-quality, timely, and evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes.

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation invites the community to take part in its annual “Lights of Life” program, a beloved tradition that honors and celebrates loved ones throughout the holiday season. Lights may be purchased in memory or in celebration for $10, with all proceeds supporting vital programs and services throughout Ozarks Healthcare.

As food insecurity continues to impact families throughout our region, Ozarks Healthcare is proud to partner with Ozark Action, Inc. to support a community-wide food drive this month.

Ozarks Healthcare will host its next Community Education Dinner on Thursday, December 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Willard Hunter Classroom at the Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center located at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains.