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More than 120 million adults in the United States — roughly 47% of the population — have hypertension. Only about half of those people are being treated, and only one in five of those being … more

By Julie Cahill, MD | 9/21/26

Bothwell Regional Health Center joins Show-Me High Value Network

Bothwell Regional Health Center has joined 23 other independent Missouri hospitals to form the Show-Me High Value Network, a statewide collaboration designed to strengthen participating hospitals … more

9/10/26

Bothwell residency graduate returns to Cole Camp clinic after obstetrics fellowship

Brittany Lefevers, MD, has joined the medical team at Bothwell Cole Camp Clinic, where she is now seeing patients of all ages, including children, adults and obstetric patients. Lefevers is a … more

9/3/26

Jennifer Evert is a licensed practical nurse, certified infection preventionist and certified hospital preparedness emergency manager at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Evert helps prevent infections by monitoring hygiene at Bothwell

Jennifer Evert’s career in health care grew from a tragedy that changed her life. Evert, a licensed practical nurse, certified infection preventionist and certified hospital preparedness … more

By Chris Howell, chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com | 9/1/26

Family medicine physician joins Bothwell Eldenburg Family Practice

Karstan Luchini, DO, a family medicine physician, has joined Bothwell Eldenburg Family Practice and is now seeing patients. Luchini earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City … more

8/27/26

Bothwell to open free Saturday Sports Injury Clinic Aug. 29

For the ninth year, Bothwell Regional Health Center and Bothwell Peak Sport & Spine are offering a free Saturday Sports Injury Clinic for student-athletes beginning Aug. 29. Dr. Evan Stout, … more

8/24/26

Resetting sleep habits for back to school

As summer winds down, back-to-school prep usually means buying school supplies, picking out new clothes and setting earlier alarms. One of the biggest keys to a good school year often gets … more

8/17/26

Family medicine physician moves to Bothwell 10th Street Clinic

Stephanie Schirding, MD, has joined the medical team at Bothwell 10th Street Clinic in Sedalia, where she is now seeing new and existing patients. Schirding previously saw patients at Bothwell Cole … more

8/13/26

Physician joins Bothwell Truman Lake community

Bothwell Regional Health Center is pleased to announce that Dr. ShiAnne Farris has joined the medical team at Bothwell Health Center – Truman Lake in Warsaw, where she is now accepting new … more

8/10/26

Vegetables and lettuces at a grocery store in Michigan. Michigan health officials say lettuces and salad greens are emerging as a likely source in the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has sickened hundreds of people across 31 states.

Missouri is No. 3 in the number of cyclosporiasis cases in the nation

Missouri has officially been added to the list of states linked to the shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms that caused cyclosporiasis. Five other states — Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New … more

By Hailey Sanford Columbia Missourian | 8/10/26

ennifer Flint, emergency medicine specialist from Children’s Mercy Hospital helps Bothwell Family Medicine Residency Director Dr. Misty Todd teach intubation of infants to third year resident Dr. Gabriel Dudley Thursday at Bothwell’s education center on 14th Street.

Bothwell partners with Children’s Mercy, MU Health Care for pediatric emergency training

Pediatric emergencies are relatively uncommon at rural hospitals, but when they happen, providers have only moments to respond. That’s why Bothwell Regional Health Center brought together experts … more

By Chris Howell, chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/30/26

The Bothwell Auxiliary recently awarded two $2,500 scholarships to area students pursuing nursing degrees. From left, Shirley Evans, Auxiliary Scholarship Committee chair; Madison Cooper and Mattie Mergen, students; Carolyn Sperry, Sue Heckart and Shirley McCown; Auxiliary Scholarship Committee members.

Bothwell Auxiliary awards two nursing scholarships

The Bothwell Auxiliary recently awarded two $2,500 scholarships to area nursing students. Scholarships were awarded to Mattie Mergen and Madison Cooper, both of whom are employed at Bothwell Regional … more

7/23/26

Is it just getting older, or your body trying to say something?

Picture this: you used to walk through the grocery store without giving it much thought, but lately you find yourself cutting your trip short. Carrying groceries from the car leaves you catching your … more

By Naima Farah, MD Bothwell Regional Health Center | 7/20/26

DeFeet.org received $25,000 from the ToRCH Be Well Leadership Board to support and expand its Mental health Prescription Assistance program. Front left, Dawn Williams, ToRCH board secretary and Pettis County Health Center mental health coordinator; Robin Balke, DeFeet board president; and Allison Brosch, ToRCH board chair and SFCC Health Sciences dean. Not pictured, Anne Walter, DeFeet co-founder and Treasa Neth, David Neth and Brice Bell, DeFeet board members.

ToRCH Be Well Leadership Board awards grants to two Pettis County organizations

The Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Be Well Leadership Board recently awarded funding to Mercy Services United Coalition and DeFeet.org for projects that will improve health and … more

By Kelsey Snowden Special to the Star Journal | 7/16/26

Three Bothwell clinics relocating this summer

Citing goals to eliminate leased clinic space and consolidate clinics into buildings it already owns, Bothwell Regional Health Center will move three outpatient clinics to two locations this summer. … more

7/15/26

Bothwell Regional Health Center has been awarded three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for heart disease and stroke care - Rural Stroke Gold, Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Bronze and Rural Coronary Artery Disease NSTE-ACS Gold. Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.

Bothwell Regional Health Center nationally recognized for commitment to cardiovascular care

Bothwell Regional Health Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based … more

7/9/26

Kylie Musgrave, RN in Bothwell Hospital’s Progressive Care Unit, received the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in June.

Musgrave receives prestigious nursing award

Bothwell Regional Health Center recently presented its latest DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Kylie Musgrave. The DAISY Award is for patients and their families to nominate nurses who … more

7/6/26

Dr. Logan Stiens and Dr. ShiAnne Farris recently graduated from the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency. Stiens will continue his training in a fellowship in medical toxicology at Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta. Farris will join the medical team at Bothwell Health Center – Truman Lake in Warsaw as a family medicine physician.

Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency celebrates second graduating class

Bothwell Regional Health Center and University of Missouri School of Medicine celebrated the graduation of two resident physicians from the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine … more

6/18/26

Bothwell nurse educator honored with MHA Champions of Care award

Bothwell Regional Health Center is celebrating one of its own after the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) recognized Megan Elwood, BSN, RN, CEN, with a 2026 Champions of Care award for her … more

6/17/26

What to do if a snake bites you this summer

As we get into the summer months, families will likely be spending more time outside, which means more exposure to the elements and wildlife. One such encounter you may not be looking forward to is a … more

By Logan Stiens, MD Bothwell Regional Health Center | 6/15/26