Two CoxHealth rural hospitals earn top rating for patient experience
Two CoxHealth rural hospitals earn top rating for patient experience Cox Monett Hospital and Cox Barton County Hospital are honored to have each received the prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience. This recognition positions both rural facilities among the top 9 percent of hospitals in the nation for patient satisfaction. “Achieving a 5-star rating at our critical access hospitals is a tremendous honor,” says Andrea McKay, president of Cox
Community invited to welcome Dr. Olivia Hillier at Meet and Greet event
For immediate release Sept. 3, 2025 Cox Barton County Hospital invites the community to a special Meet-and-Greet event welcoming Dr. Olivia Hillier, the newest family practice physician at the Medical One Clinic. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept.11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the hospital’s cafeteria. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Hillier, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about the care she will provide to patients of all ages. Dr. Hillier looks forward to building
CFO welcomes new directors to board
Date: Aug. 29, 2025The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently named five new members to its Board of Directors and elected officers for 2025–26. The new members’ first three-year term began July 1. They are:Dr. Josh Cotter is an educator and director of Southern Missouri Technical Institute in West Plains. He recently completed his final term as board chair for the Community Foundation of West Plains Inc.Barb Houser leads the nonprofit practice of KPM CPAs in Springfield. She serves on the CFO board as
Award-Winning Care: Cox Barton County Hospital Honored for Stroke Excellence
For immediate release July 30, 2025 Award-Winning Care: Cox Barton County Hospital Honored for Stroke Excellence Cox Barton County Hospital has once again been recognized for its commitment to delivering quality care, earning multiple Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards from the American Heart Association. This year, the hospital received the following awards: · Rural Stroke (Gold) · Rural Heart Failure (Silver) · Stroke Award with
Inaugural Spirit of Mindenmines honor to be announced at In God We Trust Day 2025
In God We Trust LLC P.O. Box 162, Mindenmines, MO 64769-0162 (620) 423-6600 or (417) 842-3000 ddsorrick@yahoo.com www.bordertownauctionhouse.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025 Inaugural Spirit of Mindenmines honor to be announced at In God We Trust Day 2025 MINDENMINES, MO… A new award dedicated to those who make Mindenmines a great place to live, work, and visit will be presented on Wednesday, July 30 at Border Town Auction House. The new award will be announced at Noon at 611 Main,