Many people throughout the world – and right in southwest Missouri – deal with chronic pain, a condition that can disrupt one’s quality of life.  To help community members with this problem, CoxHealth is hosting a six-week class that teaches ways to m...

With multiple health claims -- including weight loss, better digestion and disease prevention --  coconut oil has become popular over the last few years. In fact, a survey was completed to see if Americans think coconut oil is “healthy” and 72 percent ...

Caregivers and peacemakers: Nurses Raymond Thurman, Jamie Dudley, Jody Shaw and Stephanie O'Halloran share their insight into successful de-escalation. As tense encounters with patients and families continue to rise, caregivers are perfecting their de-...

Throughout the Ozarks, behavioral health has been identified as an area where there is great need. In response to this fact – and in line with changing approaches in health care – CoxHealth recently added behavioral health consultants at a variety of i...

Two CoxHealth hospitals have earned the prestigious five-star rating in patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  Cox Monett Hospital and Cox Barton County Hospital are the only two critical access hospitals in the ...