Phelps Health Director Honored With National Respiratory Care Award
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health is proud to announce that Cheryl Hoerr, director of Respiratory and Sleep Services, has received a Life Membership award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). This national honor recognizes her many years of leadership, service and contributions to the field of respiratory care.Cheryl has been part of the Phelps Health team since 2009. She has spent more than 45 years advancing respiratory care through education, advocacy and mentoring others at both the state
Phelps Health Awards $30,000 to Support Seniors in St. James
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health presented a check for $30,000 to the St. James Senior Center at the ToRCH Community Partnership meeting held December 11. The Senior Center, which provides services and programs to support the wellbeing, independence and community engagement of area seniors, plans to use the funds to expand its current services and reach more people in the community.The funds were granted through the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) program—a rural health initiative sponsored by
Phelps Health Chief Nursing Officer Keri Brookshire-Heavin Named to Becker’s “CNOs to Know” List
ROLLA, Mo. – Keri Brookshire-Heavin, MHA, BSN, RN, senior vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at Phelps Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know.” This national recognition honors nurse executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing patient care. This distinction places Brookshire-Heavin among the most influential nursing leaders in the country who are
Phelps Health and City of Rolla Finalize Agreement for Future of The Centre
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health and the City of Rolla have announced a definitive agreement for Phelps Health to lease and assume operational leadership of The Centre, Rolla’s Health and Recreation Complex. The two organizations have set a target transition date of February 1. Under the proposed structure, the City of Rolla would retain responsibility and control of the natatorium (indoor pool) while exploring additional opportunities for that space, and Power Wellness will continue to manage day-to-day
