What’s Happening with OCHC?

Stay in the know with the many events hosted or sponsored by the OCHC!

At OCHC, we care about the communities we are a part of. We care about your health, loved one’s health and  helping the many organizations within the community.

MEET & GREET!

 

June 1st – 9am-11Am

At Hermitage Medical Center – Primary Side

FIRST 20 GET A FREE DRIP COFFEE or A SPECIAL TREAT!

Come out and meet our new Doctor and our providers!

LATTE DA COFFEE | BOWL BEHAVIOR | GIVEAWAYS

 

OCHC 2nd Annual Car Show!

 

JULY 18th – 8am-12pm – On the Hermitage Square

PRIZES | VENDORS | FOOD TRUCKS | RAFFLES | MEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION

Come out and enjoy a good time at our Second Annual Car Show in Hermitage on July 18th!

• SKIP THE LINE AND PRE-REGISTER YOUR RIDE ONLINE!
You can now pre-register online and pay at the event.
REGISTER TODAY!

Event registration is 7-9am
Judging is 9-11am
Awards presented at 12pm

• OCHC Scholarship presentation will be at 11:30pm

• FIRST 50 PEOPLE at OCHC WALK-IN can get your PSA checked for FREE!
And recieve a voucher for the Grand Raffle!

• Car Show Shirt Pre-Sale is happening NOW!
Sale ends June 20th!
ORDER TODAY $20

• GRAND RAFFLE – Yeti 45 Can Cooler with Meat Bundle is NOW open!
BUY A $5.00 TICKET

If you are one of the first 50 people to get your PSA checked at the OCHC Walk-In, get a free voucher to enter into the GRAND RAFFLE!

 

Watch our OCHC events page on facebook for updates!

For more information, visit us at ochc car show!

 

MERCY MAMMOGRAM IS COMING!

July 14 | 406 S. Dallas Street | Urbana, MO

November 5,  2026 | 18650 Spring Street | Hermitage, MO

 

In partnership with Ozarks Community Health Center, come out and get your mammogram.

Qualifications for mobile mammography:
• Must be 40+ years old
• Must have been at least one year since last mammogram
• Must not have current breast problems
• We CAN provide mammography for those with breast implants (Please notify the scheduler)
• Must be able to enter bus via steep steps and stand for exam unassisted
• Appointments take approximately 15 minutes (30 minutes if breast implants)
The mammography equipment on the bus is the same at Mercy Breast Center. The technologist who performs the exam is a female and also works at the Breast Center. Images are read by the same Radiologists. We file insurance for you. We’re simply on site at YOUR location.

Call 417.820.2790 to schedule.
*Appointments required

 

NO INSURANCE?
If you do not have insurance, please call 417.820.2790 and Mercy will refer you to our OCHC Urbana Medical Center to get qualified for our Show Me Healthy Women program or the Breast Cancer Foundation Organization. Once you qualify for the Show Me Healthy Women program, you will be required to make an office visit with OCHC. During the appointment, you and your provider will determine if you need a Mammogram. You will then be able to schedule your Mammogram on the bus for Thursday, October 3rd in Hermitage ONLY or with CMH on another date.  If you are not in an OCHC office and want to see if you qualify for the Show Me Health Women program, please contact Deanna at OCHC Urbana Medical Center – 417.993-1002. If you qualify for the Breast Cancer Foundation voucher, you will need to make an appointment either with the Mammogram bus or your provider and bring the voucher to the appointment.

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks:  https://www.bcfo.org/our-services/financial-assistance-program/

Show Me Healthy Women: See – OCHC Urbana Medical Center or any County Health Department.

 

 

OCHC SOAK UP THE SUN HEALTH CENTER MONTH!

AUGUST |  11am-1pm |  Parking Lot

LOCATIONS:

OCHC URBANA MEDICAL CENTER

OCHC BOLIVAR DENTAL CLINIC 

OCHC STOCKTON DENTAL CLINIC 

OCHC HERMITAGE MEDICAL CENTER & DENTAL CLINIC – AUGUST  (Celebration will be in the Dental parking lot)

OCHC GREENFIELD DENTAL CLINIC – AUGUST 

 

FREE FOOD (POTATO BAR)  |  FREE GIVEAWAYS  |  FREE EDUCATION

RAFFLES & GAMES  |  FOOD TRUCK (URBANA, HERMITAGE & STOCKTON ONLY)

Come out and celebrate NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER week!

 

CANCER SCREENING INFORMATION

cancer screening pic

Detect Early, Live Longer

Cancer screenings are an important part of protecting your health. Staying up to date on recommended screenings can help detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Understanding your risk factors can help you make informed decisions towards prevention and early detection.

Breast Cancer Screenings

• In Missouri, Breast Cancer is the 4th highest incidence and mortality rate among cancers.

• The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women who are 40 to 74 years old and are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram

• A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. For many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Mammograms can find cancer before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.

• The Show Me Healthy Women program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet certain eligibility requirements. Women who have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level for household income; are aged 35 to 64 or older; do not receive Medicare Part B; and do not have insurance to cover program services qualify for Show Me Healthy Women program benefits.

Cervical Cancer Screening

Missouri is ranked 14th in the death rate of cervical cancer in the US.

You should start getting Pap tests at age 21. If your Pap test result is normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait three years until your next Pap test.

If you are 30- 65 years old, an HPV test along with PAP test is completed, this is called co-testing. If both of your results are normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait 5 years until your next screening test.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

• In Missouri, Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd highest incidence and mortality rate among cancers. Around 90% of new colorectal cancer cases occur in people who are 50 and older.

• The US Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer.

• Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

• The guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) uses the chemical guaiac to detect blood in the stool. It is done once a year. For this test, you receive a test kit from your health care provider.

• The Cologuard test. For this test, you collect an entire bowel movement and send it to a lab, where it is checked for altered DNA and for the presence of blood. It is done once every 3 years.

• The Colonoscopy the doctor uses a longer, thin, flexible, lighted tube to check for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and the entire colon. During the test, the doctor can find and remove most polyps and some cancers. It is done every 10 years for people who do not have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

OCHC HEALTHY TIPS!

Healthy Tips to start off your healthy life style!

WOMEN'S DAY - OCT 15TH

OCTOBER 15, 2026 | 11AM-1PM

Hosted by: Ozarks Community Health Center
Where: First Baptist Church 18650 Spring Street | Hermitage, Missouri

We will be having speakers, games, raffles, vendors, giveaways, the Mercy Mammogram Bus and so much more!

For updates, see our Facebook page!

BABY PALOOZA

MARCH 10TH | 11-1PM

Grace Community | 24885 MO-254 | Hermitage, MO

DEMONSTRATIONS EVERY 30 MINUTES!

AND many resources for Families raising Families!

FREE LUNCH | FREE BABY ITEMS | FREE DIAPERS | FREE GIVEAWAYS | BABY BINGO

 

Register for the event today!

COLORECTAL CANCER 5K RUN | 3K WALK

REGISTER to support COLORECTAL CANCER by joining our 5K Run or 3K Walk!

Awards will be given for the Top 3 Male & Female Runners

Educational walk through Colon, Giveaways, Raffles, Vendor Booths & Much More!

Come out and support a great cause!

 

When: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 | 10AM | Pomme De Terre Lake | Below the Dam

Cost: 3K Walk – $20 | 5K Run – $25 | Price of registration will include a T-Shirt.

 

HEARTLAND RACING CO.

Official Timing Partner Since 2024

 

 

 

2025 FLU SHOT CLINIC!

 

FLU SHOT CLINICS in HERMITAGE & URBANA!

October 15th & 30th
At Hermitage Medical Center
18614 Jackson Street | Hermitage, MO

 

October 15th & 22nd
At Urbana Medical Center
406 S. Dallas Street | Urbana, MO

NO APPOINMENT NECESSARY!

 

 

HEART HEALTHY MONTH

Stop in and register at OCHC Hermitage Medical or OCHC Urbana Medical for a chance to WIN one of our heart healthy baskets!

Understanding risk factors for heart disease and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle are part of practicing self-care for our hearts. To learn what a healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar level are for you and how they impact your risk of heart disease, go to: https://www.hearthealthysteps.org

 

Other resources:  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/american-heart-month?fbclid=IwAR2OibNkbPXxu2CeKUS5fslqELd8BRp-yBPurK1DdMQobIQKO5UQgH2-0xs

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/heart-health-role-model.html

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

If you are a graduating senior looking to pursue the Medical, Dental or Behavioral Health field and live in Dallas, Dade, Hickory or Polk counties, then we may have a scholarship opportunity for you.

Click here to learn more.