Central Ozarks Medical Center: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

5 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

February is designated American Heart Month. While this monthly observance has drawn to a close, caring for your heart's health should be a year-round process. Your heart is the cornerstone of your overall health; without a healthy heart, your body cannot survive. Central Ozarks Medical Center is here to help you keep your heart healthy with these simple tips and reminders.

1. Get Plenty Of (But Not Too Much) Sleep
Maintaining the proper level of sleep on a nightly basis is an important component of keeping your heart healthy. One study cited on WebMD found that young and middle-aged adults who got 7-8 hours of sleep per night had less calcium in their arteries than adults who slept 5 hours or less or 9 hours or more. Calcium buildup in the arteries can be an early sign of heart disease.

2. Don't Expose Yourself To Tobacco Smoke
Tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes are hard on your heart, your lungs, and the rest of your body. Spending time in close proximity with people who smoke is tough on your body, too, since breathing secondhand smoke exposes your body to the same toxins. One of the best ways to improve your heart health is to limit your exposure to tobacco smoke and other tobacco products.

3. Get Moving

Your body's ease of mobility and range of motion often follows the "use it or lose it" rule. The less you move your body, the harder it will be for you to be active when you do decide to be. It's important to give your body mild to moderate exercise at least a few days per week. It is also important to limit the amount of time you spend sitting down. If you must sit for long periods of time at work, get up and stretch your legs every 1-2 hours.

4. Don't Drink Your Calories
Being overweight is hard on the body. It makes your heart (and other systems) work harder, and this extra effort can eventually take a toll. Losing weight is rarely easy, but one helpful way to start is to quit drinking sugary beverages that cause you to consume more calories than you may realize. Start by limiting the amount of soda, sweetened tea, fruit juice, and sweetened coffee that you consume on a regular basis. Cutting back on your alcohol intake is important, too.

5. Limit Your Salt Intake
The American Heart Association recommends that consume only 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day, and that you do not exceed 2,400 milligrams. Unfortunately, the CDC states that Americans consume, on average, 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day. Prolonged high-sodium diets can result in high blood pressure, edema, weakened bones, and potentially stomach problems. Limiting your sodium intake is an important part of improving heart health.

COMC Is Here To Help Keep Your Heart Healthy!
These tips can help get you started on the right track, but there are multiple other things you can do to improve your heart health. Eating a balanced diet that is low in processed foods is one example. It is also important to schedule regular checkups with your doctor to test your blood pressure and identify any preliminary warning signs of heart disease.

For more information about improving heart health, contact one of our primary care physicians at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our medical staff will be here to help you however we can. Together, we can work towards optimum heart health so that you can live a long, healthy life!

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Meet Our Primary Care Providers - Part 1

At Central Ozarks Medical Center, our goal is to provide quality healthcare at an affordable price to patients across the mid-Missouri region. We are fortunate to have an extensive staff of qualified, experienced practitioners who are committed to helping their patients lead long, healthy lives. This week, we are here to introduce you to some of our primary care providers in central Missouri. If you come to one of our centers for routine healthcare, chances are that you will be treated by one of these individuals.

The Primary Care Providers At COMC

Dr. Kelvin E Bailey, MD

Kelvin E. Bailey, MD, is a graduate of University of Kentucky Medical School. He trained in Family Practice Medicine and completed a Fellowship in Obstetrics at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

Dr. Bailey has been practicing since 1996, and he has spent his last 4 years at Central Ozarks Medical Center. As a Family Practice physician, Dr. Bailey sees patients of all ages. His primary interests within the medical arena are obstetrics, women’s health issues, nutrition, and insulin resistance syndromes (including diabetes).

Dr. Bailey is board certified in family practice medicine.

Angelia Cayou, BSN, FNP-C

Angelia Cayou graduated from Webster University with her Bachelors of Science-Nursing. She went on to complete a Masters of Science-Nursing Adult and Gerontology from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. While earning her degrees, Angelia worked as an Intensive Care Unit nurse and Progressive Care Unit nurse, as well as a Cardiac Catheterization Lab nurse.

Angelia specializes in Adult and Gerontology patients (over the age of eighteen).

Angelia joined Central Ozarks Medical Center in July of 2015.

Lisa. L. King RN, ARNP-BC

Lisa King is a graduate of North East Missouri State University (now called Truman University) with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She continued her education at University Missouri-Columbia obtaining a Master’s of Science in Nursing as both a clinical specialist in pediatrics and a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Lisa has been practicing as a Nurse practitioner for 30 plus years. She has been with Central Ozarks Medical Center since 2008. She is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is a member of both the American Nurses Association and the Missouri Nurses Association. She is a volunteer for the Show Me Response Team.

When she’s not at the clinic, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and skiing. You can find her anywhere outdoors, whether it be horse shows or yard work.

Lisa enjoys working with all age groups and finds her career very challenging and rewarding.

Cira Monnig, FNP-C

Cira Monnig, F.N.P – C, is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City / Missouri Southern State University Cooperative Program, where she obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, she spent 10 years in the Nursing field, serving both inpatient and outpatient needs.

Since joining Central Ozarks Medical Center in January of 2015, Cira has enjoyed serving patients of every age in a holistic, patient-oriented manner. When not serving the healthcare needs of her community, Cira prefers to spend time with her husband and three children, travelling and expanding her personal horizons.

Trust COMC With Your Healthcare Needs

Dr. Bailey, Ms. Cayou, Ms. King, and Ms. Monnig are just a few of the exceptional providers on staff at Central Ozarks Medical Center. We will introduce our other providers over the next several months. In the meantime, keep watching our blog for more information about our healthcare services in Mid-Missouri and general wellness tips.

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Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

Thursday, February 16, 2017

1st Annual "Love Your Health" Wellness Event

Your health is the most valuable thing you will ever possess. When you are in good health, you can accomplish practically any task you set your mind to. When your health is failing, on the other hand, even the smallest daily chore can sometimes seem like an insurmountable obstacle.

At Central Ozarks Medical Center, our goal is to help our patients across the Mid-Missouri region achieve optimum health. Our experienced providers offer a variety of medical services designed to help our patients however they can.

This week, we are excited to announce our upcoming event designed to make quality healthcare even more accessible (and affordable!) to both current and potential patients. Keep reading to learn more about our 1st Annual Love Your Health Wellness Event!

Love Your Health Wellness Event - Event Information

Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central Ozarks Medical Center in Osage Beach, Missouri
FREE to the public - all ages welcome!

COMC Osage Beach is located at 3870 Columbia Avenue in Osage Beach, directly behind Hy-Vee.

Love Your Health Wellness Event - What's In Store

We have a lot planned for our First Annual "Love Your Health" Wellness Event. Here is a sneak peek at some of the various services and attractions you'll get access to.

Free Provider Consultations PLUS Free Labs!
All attendees will get access to free consultations with one of our experienced providers, as well access to free labs. Labs may include:

Lipid Panel
A1C
Urine Analysis
Glucose Check

Courtesy BMI screenings will also be available.

Fun For The Kiddos

When we say all ages are welcome, we mean it. We have special attractions planned for the little ones in your family. The Osage Beach Fire District has kindly agreed to join us for the event, giving your kids the opportunity to check out a fire engine and meet a firefighter.

The first 50 kids will also receive a free children's plate with food recommendations from MyPlate.gov.

Other Events

But wait, there's more! Attendees will also enjoy access to:

Nutrition and gardening information from University Missouri Extension Office
Headstart and personal wellness information from MOCA (Missouri Ozarks Community Action)
Medicaid enrollment assistance

Love Your Health Wellness Event - The Providers

Four experienced care providers have agreed to share their time at the event:

Dr. Sarah Buchanan, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Kristen Theobald, Pediatrician
JJ Jones, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC – Primary Care
Cira Monnig, FNP-BC – Primary Care

See You There!

This is the first of what we plan to become a recurring annual event. We are proud to support the health of our local community through this event and through the quality healthcare service we provide every day. If you are interested in learning more about Central Ozarks Medical Center or would like to take advantage of this free consultation, we hope you'll join us on February 21st. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Welcome To Our New Blog

Welcome to our very first blog post! Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality, affordable healthcare in Mid-Missouri for the past thirty-eight years. Our mission is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare across central Missouri, especially to underserved and vulnerable individuals.

This week, we are kicking off a weekly blog campaign designed to help you get to know our mid-Missouri medical center that much better. Follow along with us to get to know our staff, get helpful tips to improve overall health, and get up-to-date information on the latest health news.

It's Not Just What We Do - It's How We Do It

We understand that quality healthcare encompasses not only the type of care provided, but the quality of the physician-patient relationships that are established as well. We make a point to get to know our patients, and we strive to create an open line of two-way communication so that our patients feel comfortable discussing their needs with us.

We have four distinct locations, making it easy for our patients to access us. Patients can visit us at our Richland Medical Center, Richland Dental Center, Osage Beach Medical Center, and Camdenton Medical Center. More information about the hours, address, and contact information for each location is available on our website.

Comprehensive Primary & Preventative Care

Our experienced, highly trained physicians on staff offer a wide range of medical services. Specifically, we offer quality care in the following medical disciplines:

Obstetrics
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Women's Health
Behavioral Health
Dental
Senior Health

From newborn babies to great-great-grandparents, our skilled staff members are here to ensure that everyone receives the quality care they need to live long, healthy lives.

Affordable Healthcare To Those In Need

We don't ever want financial challenges to come between you and the healthcare you need. At Central Ozarks Medical Center, our goal is to keep the lack of insurance from being a roadblock on the path to quality healthcare. We offer a variety of payment options (including a sliding fee scale) so that we can find the solution that will work best for you.

We also gladly accept insurance from a variety of providers. If you are currently uninsured but are interested in considering your options, we have Assisters available to help you navigate the process.

Connect With Central Ozarks Medical Center!

In an effort to forge even stronger connections with our patients and the community, we are kicking off a comprehensive social media campaign. We invite you to follow our blog and connect with us on your favorite social media platforms. Find links to follow us below.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Central Ozarks Medical Center
Keeping Lack of Insurance From Being a Roadblock to Quality Healthcare