OZH TABLE OF CONTENTS


DEPARTMENTS 4


Letter from the President & CEO


OZH Newcomers 8 Volunteers 30


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Wellness Mental Health Last Page


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FEATURES 10 All in the Family


Local family practice clinic brings intense focus on customer service to OZH. 22 14 Blood Brothers Dr. Caleb and John Piatt's journeys converge in West Plains. 16 Home Remedies


In an era of shrinking access, OZH's clinics provide a critical lifeline for rural Missouri.


22 The One and Only The indomitable Ruth Warren to retire after 48 years.


24 Developing the Next Generation Innovative recruitment and retention programs battle nursing shortage.


2 | OZARKS HEALTHCARE | FALL/WINTER 2022


ON THE COVER:


From Left: (front row) Beverly Denton, FNP-BC; Jen Lambert, DO; Brooke Fair, APN; and L. Reese Marriott, APN. (Second row) Scott Roush, DO; Joseph Barnard, DO; Jason Spurling, MD; and Druery Dixon, MD. (Third row) Lisa Wade, FNP-BC; Sarah Williams, MD; Meagan Jones, APN; Shannon Marsden, MD; and Karen Johal, MD. (Forth row) Jaime Parrott, FNP-BC; Samuel Evans, MD; John Washburn, MD; and Ryan Vaisler, MD.


Photography by James Moore


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