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Faces of Oklahoma: The Face of Cancer Care
The Face of Cancer Care Dr. Matthew Miller, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital and Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute Dr. Matthew Miller enjoys building relationships with his patients and makes it a point to be a friendly presence in their lives. As an oncologist, which...
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Faces of Oklahoma: The Face of Heart Care
The Face of Heart Care Dr. Darwin Jeyaraj Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute Dr. Darwin Jeyaraj has a passion for saving lives that was first ignited as a medical student. “When I was in medical school in India, where the resources are very limited, I was trying...
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Faces of Oklahoma: The Face of Beautiful Smiles for Life
The Faces of BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® and Affordent® Stuart Sherwood, DDS, Scott Stringer, DDS, and Brad Acker, DDS DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® and Affordent® of Grove have the state-of-the-art dental treatments and modern...
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Meet the Doctors: Barry Katz, MD
Dr. Barry Katz is a board-certified neurosurgeon, which means he performs life-changing surgery on the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. He treats many spinal cord problems, including herniated disc, spine instability, pinched nerve and spinal...
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Meet the Doctors: Lori Schimmel, DO
Lori Schimmel, DO Emergency Department Mercy Joplin As an emergency medicine physician and medical director of the Mercy Joplin emergency department, Dr. Lori Schimmel is an expert at thinking on her feet. “The biggest challenge that we experience in the...
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Meet the Doctors: Danny Liu, MD
Danny Liu, MD Mercy Clinic General and Specialty Surgery Bariatric surgery can be life-changing for people suffering obesity-related conditions. Dr. Danny Liu is fellowship-trained in bariatric surgery, which is also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss...
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Meet the Doctors: DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions
DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® can give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of. The dentists at DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® are dedicated to making your experience as comfortable as possible. They serve all their patients with unforgettable compassion and...
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Meet the Doctors: David J. Gray, MD
David J. Gray, MD Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery Many assume the terms “plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery” are interchangeable, but that isn’t the case. Dr. David J. Gray at Mercy Joplin is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose training and expertise are...
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Meet the Doctors: Jimmy Morgan, DO
Jimmy Morgan, DO Mercy Convenient Care With a career in emergency medicine spanning 25 years, Dr. Jimmy Morgan knows how to think quickly, act fast and solve immediate problems. In his current role as a Mercy Convenient Care physician, Dr. Morgan and his team...
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Meet the Doctors: Chris Gardner, NP
Chris Gardner, NP Gardner Express Care Nurse Practitioner Chris Gardner opened Gardner Express Care in December 2017 so he could provide patients with the care they need at a price they can afford. “I decided it was time to put my experience to use in my...
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Meet The Doctors: Bryan D. Barnes, DO
Bryan D. Barnes, DO Advanced Family Medicine & Wellness Center “Patients today have a voice and a choice,” says Dr. Bryan D. Barnes. Dr. Barnes and his team at Advanced Family Medicine & Wellness Center believe knowledge is power and are...
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Meet the Doctors: Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States
World-class orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care, just minutes from downtown Joplin Ortho Four States was founded, and is operated, by board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors and surgeons focused on a mission to restore patients’ quality...
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Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party
Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party Thank you for 30 years of service, Steve Holt! The Jasper County collector celebrated three decades of public service with a retirement party at the Carthage Courthouse Friday, February 22, from 1-3 pm. Public...
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Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney
Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney The Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney walk was held at 8 am March 9 at Northpark Mall. This one-mile walk is held to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from kidney disease, a life-threatening condition that affects millions...
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Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo, presented by Omega Mod Group, was a HUGE success. “We had an amazing turnout from the community, with over 2,300 people attending and almost 100 vendors. These two things combined with a high energy made the...
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Carthage Business Expo and Home Show
Carthage Business Expo and Home Show The annual Carthage Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Home Show was held from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 9, at the CRM Auditorium, 1900 S. Grand. The expo serves as an opportunity for businesses and members of the public to...
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Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show
Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show The 22nd Annual Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show was held at the Grove Civic Center March 7-10. This yearly tradition ushers in spring and is a chance for families to plan for their summer on the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Visitors got...
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Carl Junction Business Expo
Carl Junction Business Expo Follow the call of the disco ball! The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Aire Internet to present this year’s Business Expo from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, March 2, at the Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main....
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Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party at Spencer’s Sweet Call
Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party Happy 13th Birthday, Kayla Weston! If you ask Kayla or any of her friends what it’s like to grow up in Webb City, they’d tell you they love going to Cardinals ball games, catching a movie downtown and shopping at the local...
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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success Love a good success story? The Joplin Business EXPO was picture perfect! The 27th annual event, hosted by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, showcased area businesses to the community....
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Go Red for Women®
Go Red for Women® Freeman Health System employees painted the health system red Friday, February 1. Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute physicians, staff and Paula Baker, Freeman president and chief executive officer, wore red for the American Heart Association’s...
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Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet
Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet The Carthage Chamber of Commerce celebrated the past year with a Casino Royale theme at their 2019 Annual Banquet Friday, Jan. 18, at the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer reception hall. Over 400 Chamber...
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Grand Lake Association 65th Annual Banquet
The Grand Lake Association hosted its 65th annual banquet at 6:30 pm Monday, December 17, at River Bend Casino and Hotel, 100 Jackpot Drive in Wyandotte. The evening featured a cocktail hour beginning at 6 pm, dinner, remarks from GLA President Ray Claggett,...
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Show Me The Ozarks Check Presentation for Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation
Show Me The Ozarks Magazine presented a check of $2,500 to the Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation. The magazine helped raise money by hosting the 9th Annual Pink Carpet Covers for a Cause Benefit held at Mercy Hospital Joplin. The all-day event took place in October...
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