Phelps Health Welcomes First Baby of 2026
ROLLA, Mo. – Theodore Scott Gossett was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla in 2026, arriving at 12:53 PM on January 2. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. New parents Laurie and Drew Gossett, of Rolla, welcomed Theodore into the world. “We always knew he’d be special to us no matter what day he arrived,” Laurie said. “But to have the first baby of the year and share the excitement with the floor was an unexpected bonus.” As in previous years, the first baby of
Resetting Her Health: Emily’s Story
ROLLA, Mo. – Emily Jones, 24, of Dixon, Missouri, knows what it feels like to live in a body that just won’t cooperate. A naturally energetic person, she found herself exhausted and weighed down by health problems far beyond her age. At her heaviest weight of 257 pounds, she was also fighting constant sickness.Emily works at Phelps Health as a Patient Experience operations manager. She spends her days advocating for patients and employees. But for years, her own health struggles made it difficult to keep up
