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Jana Cook Wins Prestigious Missouri Rural Health Champion Award
ROLLA, Mo. – Jana Cook, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Phelps Health, has received the 2025 Rural Health Champion Award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. The award recognizes Cook’s visionary leadership and tireless dedication to the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) initiative. As Phelps Health’s executive champion for the program, Cook has gone above and beyond her baseline duties to serve as a driving
First-Grade Literacy is Skyrocketing in Rural Missouri – Here’s Why
Despite widespread support for science-backed practices in reading instruction, literacy rates among elementary students vary from state to state, district to district, school to school. Ensuring all students can read on grade level undoubtedly requires supportive policies for evidence-based curricula that already exist and are proven to work. But to address the persistent gap in literacy among young learners in this country, we also need thorough, thoughtful, and coherent implementation of those
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Healthgrades Names Phelps Health a Leader in Specialty Care
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. The health system received the 2026 Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award, placing it among the Top 5% of hospitals nationwide for outpatient joint replacement procedures. Achieving this distinction demonstrates the ongoing commitment of Phelps Health leaders, providers and staff
Rolla Pancake Day set for Nov. 15, will support local students
ROLLA, Mo. — Rolla Masonic Lodge will fire up the griddles for a good cause during its Pancake Day fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15, to support equipment needs for the Newburg School District nurse’s office. The event runs 6:30–11 a.m. at Rolla Masonic Lodge, 400 E. 2nd St., Rolla. Breakfast includes endless pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door, and children ages 5 and under eat free. Tickets can be purchased at givebutter.com/pancakeday, and donations can be
Rolla Downtown Farmer's Market returns to 9th & Oak
Last week RDFM was displaced from our normal location to make room for the Celebration of Nations. We are happy to announce that as of this Saturday, Rolla Downtown Farmer's Market returns to 9th & Oak • 8am-12pm until the regular season ends, October 25th. Then many of your regular vendors continue with the RDFM Winter Market, 10am-11am • 9th & Oak until the end of March! On behalf of the vendors of RDFM, Thank you for your support!
Navigating Success in the Health Industry: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Venturing into the health industry can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering a unique blend of passion, innovation, and service. This sector, abundant in opportunities, allows entrepreneurs to explore various avenues, from traditional wellness practices to avant-garde therapies. Embarking on this journey requires not just a vision but a strategic approach to navigate the complexities of the health industry. This guide delves into the critical facets necessary for establishing and growing a successful
