Maria Vela had been living with uncontrolled diabetes for 18 years. She was diagnosed in Texas in 1998, but received little education about diabetes after her diagnosis. In 2015, Maria and her family moved to Monett. Seeing her rising blood sugars and weight, her doctor referred her to diabetes … [Read more...] about Dining for Maria Vela

  Whether it’s because of time or finances, sometimes it’s a challenge for parents to connect ill children with proper healthcare. That’s why, thanks to a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, CoxHealth is bringing health care to the students. Soon, sick kids can be seen right … [Read more...] about School-Based Telehealth Pilot Project

Our roots at CoxHealth go back to the Lester E. Cox family. Mr. Cox, his wife Mildred and their children were dedicated to the hospital and ensuring its success for the patients and community. It was a family affair and today its’ really no different. CoxHealth is a family oriented and family … [Read more...] about It’s a Family Thing – CoxHealth Family

As the year draws to a close, we want to recognize the impact of an important partnership between our donors and employees that provide excellent care.  So many of our donations come from generous benefactors in our community.  Add to that number the employees who donate directly from their … [Read more...] about 2016 – A Year of Impact

CoxHealth is the best place for premature and critically ill infants. That may be why so many families choose CoxHealth when starting their families. In June, seven infants were diverted to Mercy’s NICU because CoxHealth was full. This is even after babies were overflowed into the Pediatric … [Read more...] about Donors Keep Mom with Baby

CoxHealth is a family of people who love their community.  The daily needs of patients deserve the "blood, sweat, and tears" that our employees provide without regard for themselves.  But sometimes those who care for their community need care themselves. In 2004, former CEO Larry Wallis made the … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Our Family

Who hasn’t choked at some time in their life? It’s a frightening experience as you gasp for air. More frightening is when it happens to a small child who doesn’t understand what is happening.  As an adult we can fight to free the airway. Children fight against it and can die from an … [Read more...] about Saw a Need, Filled a Need

Sean Swanson was a Professional Bowler, loving father, and successful fundraiser.  His mission was to support others like him; patients fighting for their lives against cancer.  Sean fought his battle with sarcoma valiantly while also working, being a father, and raising money and awareness about … [Read more...] about Carrying On the Vision

Sometimes it is hard to give hope to others when something tragic happens.  That did not stop Hannah from raising money at her father’s funeral.  Hannah’s dad, Rosh (pictured above with Hannah), had just lost a battle with glioblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor that took a severe toll on his body … [Read more...] about Inspiring a Gift of Hope