Emma Smith, 22, a paramedic with Pettis County Ambulance District, is dedicated to her patients and saving lives — so much so that she recently received a lifesaving award. She also loves to sing and was one of the top 40 contestants on American Idol in 2018. more

E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center has contracted with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer VA hospice and skilled nursing care, which will pay 100% of a vet's care cost. more

The American Heart Association recognized Pettis County Ambulance District nationally on Wednesday, June 26, for its commitment to recognizing stroke and heart attack symptoms in Pettis County. more

After a successful Day of Action on Saturday, June 22, the United Way of Pettis County will launch a new program in partnership with seven agencies on Tuesday, July 2, at the Sedalia Area Farmers' Market. more

The Bothwell Foundation has begun its Patient Room Remodel Project, an ambitious renovation beginning with 24 rooms in the Medical and Surgical Unit on 2 Southwest at Bothwell Regional Health Center. more

Young members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri received thoughtful and healthy information Wednesday, June 19, during the annual State Fair Community College Health Fair. more

One of the most common questions I get asked in the clinic is, “Do I really need the shingles vaccine?” The quick answer is yes, but most people appreciate more evidence to support it. more

Hospitals and clinics nationwide use patient portals to house important patient documents, medical information and as a channel of communication between medical staff and patients. MyBothwellHealth, Bothwell Regional Health Center’s patient portal, rolled out in 2015 and has made access to health information and communication more efficient. more

The Bothwell Foundation’s annual Lub Dub 5K/10K Walk/Run will have a special focus in 2024 – honoring Rick Schlesselman, long-time foundation board member and race director who unexpectedly died in August. more

“Man’s best friend” is a common phrase to describe the relationship between humans and dogs. Mike VanDeusen, Security officer and K9 handler at Bothwell Regional Health Center, has already established a strong connection with his new four-legged best friend and coworker, K9 Officer Ringo. more

The saying, the “third time's the charm” doesn’t apply to Dr. Ken Azan. more

A record 430 women from Sedalia and surrounding communities donned their best red outfits and gathered at Foundry 324 in downtown Sedalia last February to support the Bothwell Foundation’s annual Wear Red for Women luncheon and auction. The annual event raises funds to place life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in places where people work, learn, play or pray in Sedalia and Pettis County. more

The medical staff at Bothwell Regional Health Center will again host a free community fitness night from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 28 at Heckart Community Center. The public is invited to attend to use the facility and learn about health topics. more

October was the start of a new partnership between Bothwell Regional Health Center and Kansas City Urology Care (KCUC). This partnership allows Bothwell to offer additional urological services provided by KCUC physicians in the hospital and clinic that will mean faster care for area patients. more

MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program that helps people with limited income and resources with their health care costs. During COVID-19, continuous reenrollment for Medicaid was implemented, meaning people who qualified for health care coverage through MO HealthNet kept their coverage for the past three years without having to renew annually. more

The two resident physicians who joined Bothwell Regional Health Center last July are entering the second year of their three-year training through the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency. In the past year, Dr. Brittany Pendergraft and Dr. Levi Harris have had the opportunity to expand their education in a rural medicine setting while also providing care for patients alongside mentoring physicians in the Bothwell health system. more

Last November, life took on new meaning for Knob Noster resident Kevin Butler. Though he did not have a history of health complications, Butler experienced at age 62 a sudden heart attack and underwent quadruple bypass surgery. more

One of the most frequent health problems that I diagnose at Bothwell Sleep Center is Restless Legs Syndrome. RLS affects more than 10% of adults and 2-4% of children, yet few people come in complaining about their legs. When I ask patients sitting down next to me why they are moving their legs back and forth rapidly, they attribute it to nerves or to attention deficit disorder. more

Say goodbye to unexpected, heavy-hitting medical bills in the mail or notices from collection agencies regarding a forgotten hospital visit from six months ago. Say hello to clear cost breakdowns and payment expectations at the time of your appointment. more

Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the way your body processes blood sugar (glucose). While there are several types of diabetes, the most common is type 2. With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or it resists insulin. Insulin is important because it helps blood sugar enter your body's cells so it can be used for energy. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include fatigue, extreme thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination, blurry vision and unplanned weight loss. more