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A Lifetime of Care: A Salem Couple’s Journey With Phelps Health
ROLLA, Mo. – Mary Lou Brooks has called Salem, Missouri, home for most of her 73 years. Her life began in crisis, but also in care.Born 6 weeks early in August 1952, Mary Lou weighed just 2 pounds, 3 ounces. On the same day her mother learned she was pregnant, she also learned she had uterine cancer. To give her baby a chance, she decided treatment had to wait. When early labor came, Dr. Alice Crosby, at Hart Hospital in Salem, arranged for a transfer to the brand-new Phelps County Memorial Hospital (now
Phelps Health Earns Advanced Stroke Certification From The Joint Commission
ROLLA, Mo. – Phelps Health earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Advanced Certification on February 2, 2026. “A stroke can destroy nearly 2 million brain cells every minute,” said Suzanne Weckman, DNP, SCRN, director of Time Critical Diagnosis at Phelps Health. “This certification confirms we have the specialized staff and technology to diagnose a stroke the moment you enter our doors.” Phelps Health
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Phelps Health Recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week: “Team Up for Patient Safety”
ROLLA, Mo. – In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, Phelps Health is launching a week-long campaign themed “Team Up for Patient Safety” to highlight the shared responsibility of keeping patients and care teams safe across all healthcare settings.Observed from March 8-14, Patient Safety Awareness Week, spearheaded by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), is an annual opportunity for healthcare organizations, providers, patients and families to reflect on progress, learn from one another
Phelps Health Celebrates 75 Years of Caring for South-Central Missouri
ROLLA, Mo. – On March 12, 2026, Phelps Health celebrates 75 years of caring for the people of south-central Missouri.What began in 1951 as Phelps County Memorial Hospital—a 63-bed hospital built through local determination and generosity—has grown into a regional health system serving more than 200,000 residents across six counties. For 75 years, Phelps Health has expanded services, advanced technology and strengthened partnerships so patients can receive high-quality care close to home.Rolla, Missouri, has
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