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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and approximately 13,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, and our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Visit our website to learn more about our award-winning care and colleagues.

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Hospitals and Health Care

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10,001+ employees

Headquarters

Springfield, MO

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Nonprofit

Founded

1906

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3801 S National Ave
Springfield, MO 65807, US
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1423 N Jefferson Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65802, US
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3535 S National Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65807, US
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525 Branson Landing Blvd
Branson, Missouri 65616, US
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801 N Lincoln Ave
Monett, Missouri 65708, US
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29 NW 1st Ln
Lamar, Missouri 64759, US
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For first responders, including our Pre-Hospital Services team, a few minutes can make the difference between life and death. Teams must work together efficiently in order to ensure patients receive the highest level of care. On the morning of June 12, Michael Williams woke up feeling unwell. Not thinking much of it, he continued on with his regular routine of tending to things around the house. After carrying in some chairs from his car, he began to feel pain in his chest. As the pain continued and other symptoms developed, Williams knew he needed to call 911. “When I answered the phone, I sensed from his tone that he was not doing well. It was clear he needed urgent help,” says Daniel Ellis (pictured below), a communications specialist with Pre-Hospital Services. For dispatchers like Ellis, assessing the urgency of a call isn’t just about listening to what is said—it's also about interpreting tone, pauses, and even background noises. “I really think that the dispatcher could tell by my voice that I was in desperate, dire need,” says Williams. The ability of Ellis, along with his colleagues Judy Lodwick and Rose Meinershagen (pictured below), to recognize the seriousness of the situation and relay precise location details to the emergency team was critical. However, due to Williams' proximity to Cox Medical Center South, the dispatch team quickly realized that the ambulance might not arrive in time. The dispatch team promptly decided to reroute the Cox Air Care team to the field behind Williams’ house. This quick thinking was critical to Williams' health, as he was experiencing a STEMI (ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) - a 100 percent blockage in a major artery to the heart. “They didn’t think I was going to make it,” says Williams. Upon arrival to Cox South via helicopter, teams quickly transported Williams to the cardiac catheterization laboratory to clear the blockage. Within hours, Williams was sitting up and talking with his family. “Between the dispatchers and the emergency medical technicians, they saved my life. I feel a whole lot better than I did before I came in,” says Williams. “I’m indebted for that.” Williams credits his recovery to all of the teams who worked together to ensure he received timely, high-quality care. “You couldn’t ask for a finer bunch of people; they’re caring and dedicated,” says Williams. Emergency situations are a true team effort. We can’t thank all the teams involved enough—dispatch, paramedics, the flight crew and the many team members who swiftly tended to Williams upon his arrival at Cox South—for being the best for him when he needed us most.
One of best things about working in health care is that you have options to improve your skills as well as use them in new settings. This was the case for Andrea Karnes. After she graduated from nursing school, Andrea spent a year and a half working in the emergency department. When she felt it was time for a change she wanted to find a role that would build on the foundation established during the early part of her career. Ultimately, she decided on the surgery perioperative (periop) float pool. “I chose periop because of the fast pace. It’s similar to the emergency department, but more of a controlled environment. I get to see a variety of procedures and I like that we can see almost immediate improvement in our patients after surgery. When I worked in the ED, I only got to see that little glimmer of time and then you don’t know how the story ended. Here, I get to see the whole story. I see patients before surgery and then how they’ve improved once the surgery is completed. That’s a fun part of this” says Andrea. Today, Andrea has been working in the perioperative float pool for five years, now as a charge nurse and preceptor. Working in the perioperative area is more than simply preparing patients for surgery or recovering them afterward. “In this setting, you need strong assessment skills and to be able to pick up when things are not right. You have to be flexible, whether that’s being able to work in the recovery room or in pre-op or post-op, having those different skillsets and being able to flip back and forth is very important. You also have to be detail-oriented, but efficient with time. Everything in surgery and the periop area is all a schedule, so trying to stay on schedule as best we can but still making sure those assessments are being completed is critical,” Andrea says. During Perioperative Nurses Week, we celebrate the nurses who care for our patients before and after surgery, moving them toward better health. You can explore job opportunities in this area here: https://lnkd.in/ggqciDYZ
Congratulations to Kelsea Hodges, an emergency multi-care technician in Cox South’s Emergency Department, on receiving a Sunshine Award for Outstanding Nursing Support Staff! This award is given in appreciation for colleagues who show unwavering kindness, dedication and deliver outstanding care to our patients and families. Thank you, Kelsea, for being the best for those who need us! Here’s a look at Kelsea’s nomination letter that was submitted by a colleague: "Kelsea clocked out at 3 a.m. because that was the end of her shift, but the mother of a pediatric patient had made a connection with her and was understandably emotional. Kelsea stayed an hour after her shift just to be support to the mother and sister, and then walked them over to urgent care where their car was parked.”
This year has been a milestone for CoxHealth, as we welcomed our largest cohort of Graduate Nurse Residents (GNRs) to date! We are immensely proud to be the choice for so many promising new nurses ready to launch their careers in healthcare. To each of our GNRs, thank you for choosing CoxHealth as your place to learn, grow, and make a difference. We are excited to support you as you embark on this journey, and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact you will have on our patients and community. This achievement would not be possible without the dedication and expertise of our nurse leaders, educators, and recruitment team, who work tirelessly to foster an environment where new nurses can thrive. We also extend our gratitude to the area nursing programs that partner with us to develop and nurture nursing talent. Together, we are building a strong future for healthcare—one that’s compassionate, skilled, and unwaveringly dedicated to quality patient care. Congratulations to our new GNRs and to all those who support them! Learn more about our Graduate Nurse Residency or apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghiYhZ8P
Like many who pursue a career in health care, Christi Probst had a desire to work with patients. However, for Christi, she knew she wanted to do that in a different capacity. “At first I was interested in ultrasound, but after seeing X-ray, I decided I like that better. I enjoy imaging and seeing what kinds of pictures we can take,” says Christi, radiology technologist in diagnostic radiology. Many people associate radiology with having an X-ray taken for a broken bone. In reality, the different modalities of radiology are used in a variety of settings throughout the hospital. “My favorite part is going to different departments. When we work with the doctors in surgery, our images are extremely important because they can’t do the procedure without seeing the images while they’re doing the surgery. It really keeps you on your toes,” she says. While variety keeps it interesting, the challenge of getting the best image possible is what drives Christi each day. “I love seeing what I can get. We try to get perfect positions when taking images and I feel really successful when I get a good lateral knee image. Especially because everyone’s anatomy is different,” Christi says. For those exploring different career options, Christi recommends giving radiology a look. “I do think diagnostic imaging is a really good field to get into, radiology especially. If you want to start out in X-ray, you can do that program in two years and then move on to gain certification in MRI or Computed Tomography. The path is open and you’ll never be bored,” she says. This week is National Radiologic Technology Week. We want to thank those in diagnostic imaging for the work they do in providing care for our patients and their commitment to excellence. You can learn more about radiology opportunities with CoxHealth here: https://lnkd.in/gaKxm3_v
As an organization, we are always striving for innovative solutions to provide the best care possible for our patients. We are proud to say that our Virtual Care team's efforts were recently recognized on the national stage by DNV GL Healthcare with the Innovation of the Year Award! Learn more about our Virtual Care team and this honor in the release below: +++ CoxHealth’s Virtual Care team – which enhances care with virtual support for our bedside teams – has earned a new national honor: Innovation of the Year. The project received the recognition from DNV GL Healthcare, an industry leading hospital accreditation organization. The Innovation of the Year award recognizes the most innovative projects across the more than 500 hospitals accredited by DNV. “To have DNV recognize our Virtual Care Team as the most innovative patient care project across all of their DNV hospitals is the ultimate confirmation that we are doing what is best for our patients,” says Dr. Shawn Usery, senior vice president and Chief Medical Officer at CoxHealth. “Our team has changed the way care is delivered in southwest Missouri. With this recognition, we are now laying the groundwork to change how health care is delivered around the world. I could not be more proud of the work that this team has done.” CoxHealth’s Virtual Care Team, which launched in the summer of 2023, places industry-leading technology in Medical-Surgical and ICU hospital rooms across the system. Through video and monitoring technology, Virtual Care Team members in CoxHealth’s command center at Cox South engage directly with patients, families and bedside caregivers, offering layers of clinical expertise and support. “This technology is transformational for CoxHealth and is a win-win for everyone,” says Beth Polivka, senior vice president and Chief Nursing Officer at CoxHealth. “It greatly benefits our patients by providing an additional level of care and observation, ultimately improving the quality of care they receive. For employees at the bedside, particularly our nurses, it provides additional support, variety to their role, and more time to focus on direct patient care rather than other job tasks that can take up nurses’ time, such as documentation.” DNV presented the award at the 2024 DNV Healthcare Symposium in Charleston. “Virtual nursing has been around for several years, but our Virtual Care team took that concept – plus improved technology – to create a better level of care that was fairly unique in the country,” says Polivka. “When you’re one of the first with anything, there are unknowns, but it has paid off exponentially and created value for our staff, patients and health system overall. For DNV to celebrate that value on the national stage is incredible, and it is a testament to our entire team.” The organization accredits more than 500 hospitals in 49 states.
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Dr. David Anderson, a CoxHealth physician specializing in prostate cancer and robotic surgery, has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of America’s Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons for 2024! This distinction is awarded based on various performance measures, including peer surveys, certification considerations and more. Only 150 prostate cancer oncologists nationwide are recognized. “If there’s anybody that this recognition should go to, it’s my entire team,” says Dr. Anderson. “I’ve got a great team that helps me manage all aspects of my practice. Nobody works in a silo in my field, so I’m very thankful for my incredible nurses, surgical staff, physician's assistants, anesthesiologists and more. We are giving patients an opportunity to get great care for prostate cancer right here at CoxHealth.” Dr. Anderson has served CoxHealth patients for nearly 20 years. “I like taking care of prostate cancer patients because it allows me to create a relationship with these patients not only at a time where their lives are stressful, but also to continue following these patients over the years with really good outcomes,” says Dr. Anderson. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. Dr. Anderson encourages at-risk patients, including men over the age of 50, to talk with a health care provider about an annual rectal exam and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. You can learn more about prostate cancer, screening guidelines, treatment options and more here: https://lnkd.in/gfHgT2MY
Congratulations to Bailey Flood, a medical assistant at CoxHealth Center Nixa, for receiving a Sunshine Award for Outstanding Nursing Support Staff. This award is given in appreciation for colleagues who show unwavering kindness, dedication and deliver outstanding care to our patients and families. Thank you for being the best for those who need us! Here’s a look at Bailey’s nomination letter that was submitted by a colleague: "A provider was coming into the clinic and saw a woman trying to change her tire under a huge truck. She was looking at YouTube videos. She said she ran over a screw, so the tire was completely flat. The provider stopped by the front desk and told their colleagues what happened, and Bailey jumped up to ask if she could go help the woman while the provider began seeing patients. She told her of course since she did not think this woman would be able to do this on her own by watching YouTube. When the provider walked back up front after seeing their patient, Bailey was in a different scrub outfit. Bailey told the provider that she was able to get the tire changed but that she got her clothes dirty. Bailey said the woman's husband had just gotten done with his chemotherapy treatment so he could not help her. I am sending this note as this was a heroic act, and I am so proud of her!”
Experience is one of the greatest teachers in life. This is certainly true for students interested in pursuing a career in health care, like Kaylyn Lofaro. Kaylyn is currently completing a Master’s degree in Global Health and plans to go on to medical school. To get her foot in the door, she began working for CoxHealth a few years back as an entrance screener stationed in front of the emergency department. “There were classes coming in with badges that said ‘scribe’ and I wondered what it was,” says Kaylyn, patient throughput facilitator, in emergent care administration. Kaylyn recognized a friend in the group and pulled her aside to learn more about the role. She discovered the position is called a patient throughput facilitator, also referred to as a scribe. She applied and now works in the emergency department, absorbing as much knowledge as possible. During a typical shift, Kaylyn works alongside physicians to ensure patient care runs smoothly for both the providers and the patients. “I make brief notes about the patient, such as what they’re being seen for and if they have a history that could impact their treatment. I try to give the doctor a short rundown. From what we learn in the classes before we start working in the ED, I can anticipate what the doctor will look for,” says Kaylyn. The hands-on experience is great, but she finds the personalized training with physicians to be invaluable. “The providers we work with are all fantastic. They know that if you are a scribe, you mean to be in a health care related field for your career and you’ll use the knowledge you gain. They’ll talk about why they ordered certain tests and what they found from them. The providers pour into the scribes to further their education. It’s not everywhere that you find providers who are that intentional with their scribes,” she says. While Kaylyn knows exactly what career path she wants to follow, she understands that others are still determining their future specialties. With that in mind, she highly recommends working as a patient throughput facilitator to help solidify a career choice. “This job is great, especially for people who are interested in health care but don’t know if they want to be a nurse, a physician, a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. You’re following the physician and your job is to work with them, but you’re getting to see all the different roles of healthcare and gain insight,” says Kaylyn. You can learn more about the patient throughput facilitator role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gezWGuqS
It’s Respiratory Care Week and we want to shine a spotlight on respiratory health. According to the American Lung Association, nearly 37 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic lung disease. These conditions can range from asthma and COPD to pneumonia and lung cancer. It takes a collaborative team of health care professionals to treat patients with these conditions, including respiratory therapists. “We play a vital role in the care of both non-critical and critical patients as well as across all ICUs and floors in the hospital,” says Matt Dollar, respiratory therapist at Cox Medical Center Branson. Matt initially chose a career in respiratory due to his interest in the heart and lungs and how they function. Today, Matt has worked in respiratory therapy for 18 years. He enjoys the active role he plays in a patient’s overall health. Along with providing medications for patients and managing ventilators, he collaborates with nurses and physicians to ensure each patient gets the best care possible. “It can be a very rewarding career. The opportunity to save a life and make a difference is something that not everyone gets to do,” he says. In honor of Respiratory Care Week, we want to thank Matt and all of our Respiratory Care team members for the life-saving work they do. You can learn more about job opportunities in respiratory care here: https://lnkd.in/gTiTvEyq

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