Phelps Health Chief Nursing Officer Keri Brookshire-Heavin Named to Becker’s “CNOs to Know” List
ROLLA, Mo. – Keri Brookshire-Heavin, MHA, BSN, RN, senior vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at Phelps Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know.” This national recognition honors nurse executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing patient care. This distinction places Brookshire-Heavin among the most influential nursing leaders in the country who are
Phelps Health and City of Rolla Finalize Agreement for Future of The Centre
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health and the City of Rolla have announced a definitive agreement for Phelps Health to lease and assume operational leadership of The Centre, Rolla’s Health and Recreation Complex. The two organizations have set a target transition date of February 1. Under the proposed structure, the City of Rolla would retain responsibility and control of the natatorium (indoor pool) while exploring additional opportunities for that space, and Power Wellness will continue to manage day-to-day
Phelps Health Welcomes First Baby of 2026
ROLLA, Mo. – Theodore Scott Gossett was the first baby born at Phelps Health in Rolla in 2026, arriving at 12:53 PM on January 2. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. New parents Laurie and Drew Gossett, of Rolla, welcomed Theodore into the world. “We always knew he’d be special to us no matter what day he arrived,” Laurie said. “But to have the first baby of the year and share the excitement with the floor was an unexpected bonus.” As in previous years, the first baby of
Resetting Her Health: Emily’s Story
ROLLA, Mo. – Emily Jones, 24, of Dixon, Missouri, knows what it feels like to live in a body that just won’t cooperate. A naturally energetic person, she found herself exhausted and weighed down by health problems far beyond her age. At her heaviest weight of 257 pounds, she was also fighting constant sickness.Emily works at Phelps Health as a Patient Experience operations manager. She spends her days advocating for patients and employees. But for years, her own health struggles made it difficult to keep up
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