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Bothwell Chief Executive Officer appointed to Missouri Hospital Association board
Bothwell Chief Executive Officer Lori Wightman was appointed to the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Trustees to complete a vacated position that ends Dec. 31, 2022. Founded in 1922, MHA is a nonprofit membership association that advocates for policies that improve health and health care in the state of Missouri and provides data, decision-support…
Read MoreBothwell Foundation raising funds and awareness for Gene Loveall Cancer Services Fund
The Bothwell Foundation is continuing support for breast cancer awareness with its annual Pinktober campaign in October by raising funds in a Blue Jeans for Bothwell, Go Casual for Cancer Care effort and providing free mammograms. Blue Jeans for Bothwell, Go Casual for Cancer Care encourages employees at area businesses and community members to wear…
Read MoreFredrickson receives coveted DAISY Award
Sarah Fredrickson’s genuine compassion for patients and her ability to make others feel at ease during times of worry or stress has earned her the DAISY Award. Fredrickson, a registered nurse in Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Emergency Department is the latest recipient of the hospital’s DAISY Award, which is given periodically to a deserving nurse…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center to offer Community CPR/AED and First Aid classes
Bothwell Regional Health Center will offer Community CPR/AED and First Aid courses on Saturday, Oct. 23. The CPR/AED class is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the fee is $35. The course teaches participants how to provide CPR to an adult, child or infant and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for…
Read MoreDr. Matthew Roehrs joins Bothwell Lincoln Family Medicine
Dr. Matthew Roehrs has joined Bothwell Lincoln Family Medicine and will work with Dr. Donald Allcorn to provide primary health care for families and people of all ages. Dr. Roehrs is a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in primary care including promoting and maintaining good health and disease prevention as well as diagnosing and treating…
Read MoreDr. Meredith Norfleet Joins Bothwell Family Medicine Associates
Returning home to her family and community roots, Dr. Meredith Norfleet will join Bothwell Family Medicine Associates as a new physician Sept. 1. Growing up in Houstonia, Missouri, and following in her parents’ examples, Dr. Norfleet knew she wanted to be involved in her community and help her neighbors. Exploring different career options in high…
Read MoreBothwell to administer Pfizer Covid-19 third dose for immunocompromised
Following an order from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bothwell Regional Health Center will begin administering third doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on Aug. 23 to certain immunocompromised individuals who have already received the two-dose Pfizer series. Individuals should wait at least 28 days between their second and third doses.…
Read MoreRedistribution of happiness
One postcard at a time A few weeks ago a letter arrived at the hospital and was opened by Annette Smith, administrative assistant to Rose McMullin, chief nursing officer. Smith read it and dropped it off with CEO Lori Wightman. Smith sometimes receives personal letters from former patients or people in the community; however, this…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center receives state Show-Me Disability Inclusion Award
Bothwell Regional Health Center recently received the 2021 APSE-MO Show-Me Disability Inclusion Award at the 2021 Missouri APSE conference in Columbia, Missouri. The award recognized Bothwell as a business that demonstrates exemplary outreach, accommodation and hiring practices that include individuals with disabilities in the workforce. APSE-MO is the Missouri state chapter of the Association of…
Read MoreDr. Alyssa Emery joins Bothwell Family Medicine Associates
Dr. Alyssa Emery has joined Bothwell Family Medicine Associates as a new physician. As a family physician, Dr. Emery provides care for people of all ages, including preventative services and treatments, short- and long-term illnesses and injuries, and obstetric care. She also will serve as a faculty member of the new Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural…
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