Sean Swanson has been a professional bowler for 18-years. He works at the newly renovated Andy B's on Battlefield and competes in the Professional Bowling Association's Tour. Several years ago, Sean found out that he would enter the competition of his life when he was diagnosed with a sarcoma in … [Read more...] about Professional Bowler Taking the Battle to Sarcoma
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Ozarks Dialysis Gets an Upgrade
Last month, Ozarks Dialysis Services (ODS) upgraded patient chairs with help from CoxHealth Foundation. Patients coming to ODS, sometimes on a daily basis, have no choice of where they sit to complete their dialysis visit. Bruce Upton, Administrative Director at ODS, says that these chairs are "in … [Read more...] about Ozarks Dialysis Gets an Upgrade
Grants Lunch and Learn – March 31, 2015
Make your reservation now for “Grants Lunch and Learn.” In this 1-hour session we will talk about the Federal grants process and what it takes to put together a large application. These applications can often be daunting. We’ll talk about the common elements and discuss what you can do to be … [Read more...] about Grants Lunch and Learn – March 31, 2015
Meet Melissa, A Fund Recipient
Melissa Tiller needed a colonoscopy, but wasn’t sure where to turn. Her mom has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and after further diagnosis is found to have Lynch Syndrome. Lynch is a hereditary disorder that increases your risk of certain types of cancer, particularly those of the colon. … [Read more...] about Meet Melissa, A Fund Recipient
Thanks 2014 Donors!
Thank you to all our donors for making 2014 a year of life changing support for the patients served at CoxHealth. View Complete Listing … [Read more...] about Thanks 2014 Donors!
Meet Our Champions – Food For A Woman’s Heart
Food For A Woman's Heart luncheon is far more than a meal and social time. It is a focus on women and the heart disease that continues to take too many lives each year. Women focus on their family, their job and taking care of everyone else before themselves. This event works to put the focus back … [Read more...] about Meet Our Champions – Food For A Woman’s Heart
Tobacco Cessation – Charlie’s Fund
If you are a CoxHealth employee wishing to enroll in the Charlie’s Fund Tobacco Cessation program please read the Fund Program Requirements then complete both the Enrollment application and the Fund Attestation documents and fax to 417-269-9599 or inner office mail to: CoxHealth Foundation Medical … [Read more...] about Tobacco Cessation – Charlie’s Fund
Melissa Tiller a profile in Courage
Colorectal Cancer Prevention Fund - CRAP party 2015 Table Registration Melissa Tiller was caught with no insurance, a family history of cancer and symptoms that led her to believe something was wrong. Thanks to the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Fund, she received a free colonoscopy and is now back … [Read more...] about Melissa Tiller a profile in Courage
Cox Monett Diabetes Education Fund provides resources for those trying to manage this disease.
Bill and Tammy both have diabetes. Tammy has fought her weight her entire life. When she was diagnosed with diabetes she was instructed that losing weight would help her to better manage her disease, but Tammy couldn't afford any kind of program to help support her in this effort. The … [Read more...] about Cox Monett Diabetes Education Fund provides resources for those trying to manage this disease.
Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks grant to help implement TPOPP
Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks recently awarded CoxHealth Foundation a $99,500 grant that will help health care providers implement Transportable Physician Orders for Patient Preferences (TPOPP). TPOPP allows patients with serious illnesses to define their end-of-life care wishes and have those … [Read more...] about Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks grant to help implement TPOPP