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Bothwell Sleep Center Urges Apnea Evaluation for Those at Risk
Despite common misconceptions, anyone – regardless of gender, weight or fitness level – can develop obstructive sleep apnea, a life-threatening condition characterized by episodes of complete or partial airway obstruction during sleep. Twelve million to 18 million American adults have untreated sleep apnea. Dr. David Kuhlmann, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine…
Read MoreJessica Wheeler Receives Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Inaugural DAISY Award
Jessica Wheeler knew at a young age she wanted to make a difference in others’ lives. “I was always filled with joy when I could help someone,” the Green Ridge native said. That desire never waned, and two years ago it evolved to Wheeler’s becoming a registered nurse. Her first job was at Bothwell Regional…
Read MoreBothwell Foundation Presents Donation to Jim Spring Memorial Golf Tournament
Benton County residents will have access to additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to the Jim Spring Memorial Golf Tournament. As part of the tournament held in early May, the Bothwell Foundation donated $2,000 to help fund additional AEDs to benefit the community. According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur…
Read MoreBothwell Honors Outstanding Employees
Andrew Darrah, a hardware specialist in the Information Technology department at Bothwell Regional Health Center (BRHC), was named BRHC’s 2017 Employee of the Year during BRHC’s annual Employee Service Awards Luncheon. Bothwell’s Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Robertson, said Darrah is known for his pleasant attitude and his willingness to quickly troubleshoot IT and computer problems.…
Read MoreBothwell Babies to Receive Free HALO SleepSacks
Thanks to a donation from the Bothwell Foundation, every baby born at Bothwell will go home with their very own HALO SleepSack, beginning May 1. “We want to provide a sleep sack to every new mom to encourage them to keep their baby safe while sleeping and promote their use at home,” said Janet Bombella,…
Read MoreBothwell Wound Healing Center Recognized as Center of Excellence by Healogics
Bothwell Wound Healing Center physicians, leaders and staff recently celebrated the center’s Robert A Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence Award. The Center of Excellence Award is given to wound care centers in the Healogics network that have met the highest level of quality standards for a minimum of two consecutive years. Among the criteria…
Read MoreBothwell Honors Volunteers at Luncheon
Bothwell Regional Health Center honored its volunteers from the American Red Cross, the Bothwell Auxiliary and the Chaplain Corps at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday (April 19) at First United Methodist Church’s Celebration Center. Volunteers were recognized for their hours of service to the hospital. There are more than 200 volunteers at Bothwell…
Read MoreBothwell Launches DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Bothwell Regional Health Center is pleased to announce a new awards program that will allow patients and their families to nominate nurses who give outstanding, compassionate and skillful care. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was started in 1999 in Glen Ellen, California, by members of the family of Patrick Barnes, who died at the…
Read MoreBothwell Regional Health Center and PEAK Sport and Spine Join Forces to Expand Therapy Services
Bothwell Regional Health Center (BRHC) and PEAK Sport and Spine (PEAK) have joined forces to expand therapy services in Sedalia, Warsaw, Marshall and California, Missouri. The agreement is effective Sept. 1, 2017. “After reviewing our therapy services at Bothwell, we determined our patients would benefit from having easier access to services if we collaborated with…
Read MoreBothwell Purchases Sedalia Imaging Center
Bothwell Regional Health Center (BRHC) announced today it purchased the assets affiliated with the Sedalia Imaging Center located at 1430 Thompson Boulevard in Sedalia, Missouri. The independent imaging center, which opened in 2010, closed its doors on February 13, 2017. All of the former Sedalia Imaging Center employees who indicated a desire to continue working…
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