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.
BABY PALOOZA
SEPTEMBER 20TH | 11-1PM
In the Farmer’s Market | S. Hwy 254 & Cty Rd 283 | 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!
MERCY MAMMOGRAM IS COMING!
October 3, 2024 | 18650 Spring Street | Hermitage, MO
(Next to First Baptist Church)
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
For more information > MERCY MAMMOGRAM BUS
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.
A FOSTER CARE SIMULATION | MAY 1ST
You’re Invited! Our goal is to personally invite key influencers in our community like yourself to come experience
and learn how each of us can have a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children. We would be honored
to have you participate in this event.
When: MAY 1st, 2024
9AM-3PM (Lunch Provided)
The Heights Church – 4787 S. 135th Rd. | Bolivar, MO 65613
For more information and registration, please go to our Facebook events page:
www.facebook.com/Ozarkschc/events or scan the QR code below.
Call Deanna at 417-745-2121 or email
Deanna.Henderson@ozarkschc.com for more information.
Sponsored by:
TRIBUTE TO DR. WENDI NICHOLS - GREGORY
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Wendi Nichols-Gregory.
Dr. Gregory was a huge part of our Bolivar family. Her compassion for helping people shined through every day she walked through our doors. She began working for OCHC in 2017 and helped build our practice into what it is today. She will be truly missed by all staff, patients and many friends.
If you would like to attend her celebration of life, it will be at:
M.J. Edwards Chapel in Memphis, TN
April 27th at 3:30pm
Click here for more information.
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, Food Trucks,
Educational walk through Colon, Giveaways, Raffles, Vendor Booths & Much More!
Come out and support a great cause!
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 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
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 a 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
EMT, FIRE & POLICE APPRECIATION
Honoring Area EMTs, Fire & Police
Ozarks Community Health Center is out and about honoring the area EMTs, Fire & Police in the Hickory, Dallas & Polk counties this year. We are incredibly greatful for their service and look forward to serving them an appreciation dinner at each location!
Next up
• Dallas County Fire & Rescue – February 2nd
2023 HERMITAGE GROUND BREAKING
HERMITAGE DENTAL CLINIC GROUNDBREAKING!
JOIN US ON
FRIDAY, JULY 28TH AT 12:30PM
18627 Jackson Street | Hermitage, MO
OCHC Hermitage Dental Clinic will be 16,000 sq. ft. with two levels and a walk out basement. This facility will be home to Hermitage Dental, Billing, Administration and future expansion.