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Bothwell adds new Lactation Consultant
Sarah Cordes, a registered nurse in Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Women’s Health and Newborn Care unit, recently passed the exam to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and will be Bothwell’s new full-time Lactation Consultant. Cordes has worked in Labor and Delivery in Bothwell since starting her nursing career nearly six years ago.…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center to start new grief support group
Bothwell Regional Health Center is starting a new grief support group offered to the public and employees. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 7 through Oct. 26 in the Bothwell Education Center at 600 E. 14th St. in Sedalia. Hospital Chaplain Rob Ayers recently became a Certified Grief…
Read MoreBothwell Initiates Lockdown after Bomb Threat
At approximately 9:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, Bothwell Regional Health Center issued a report of a bomb threat in response to an anonymous call that was made to the hospital’s switchboard. At approximately 2:10 a.m. on Monday, July 31, the all clear was given. Lisa Irwin, served as the administrator on-call during the entirety…
Read MoreBothwell Walk In Off Broadway clinic to open
Editor’s note: Bothwell Off Broadway is now open 8 am-6 pm Monday through Friday. Bothwell Regional Health Center will open its second walk-in clinic on Sedalia’s east side on Aug. 1 Bothwell Walk In Off Broadway is located in Bothwell’s medical building at 700 S. Hancock. Initial hours for the new clinic will be 8…
Read MoreBothwell welcomes new board member
The Bothwell Regional Health Center Board of Trustees has welcomed Connie McLaughlin as a new member after the Sedalia City Council approved her appointment at its meeting on June 5. “Connie’s appointment to the Bothwell board is a testament to her exceptional dedication and expertise,” said Mayor Andrew Dawson. “With her deep roots in our…
Read MoreBothwell awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts, have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased…
Read MoreBothwell to offer Safe Sitter class Aug. 5
Bothwell Regional Health Center will offer a childcare education course for pre-teens on Saturday, Aug. 5. Bothwell’s Safe Sitter class is for students in grades 6 through 8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. Students will learn indoor, outdoor, online and personal safety skills; child development and childcare routines,…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center to offer community Stop the Bleed class
Bothwell Regional Health Center will offer a Stop the Bleed class open to the community on Friday, July 28. The free class is from 8 a.m. to noon and will train participants to be equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. According to the American College of Surgeons, uncontrolled…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center to host blood drive July 14
Bothwell Regional Health Center will host a blood drive from 10:30 am to 3 pm July 14 in the Bothwell Education Center at 600 E. 14th in conjunction with Community Blood Center. All donors will receive a free Kansas City Royals shirt while supplies last. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins will be accepted as capacity…
Read MoreBothwell sponsoring baking contest at 2023 Missouri State Fair
Each year, the Missouri State Fair hosts a variety of contests in the Home Economics building on the fairgrounds. This year, Bothwell Regional Health Center is sponsoring a gluten-free baking contest at 2 pm Aug. 11. The deadline to register is July 20. Entrants are encouraged to create a gluten-free baked good from scratch and…
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