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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Meet Our Primary Care Providers - Part 2

Affordable, high-quality healthcare in Mid-Missouri is the hallmark of Central Ozarks Medical Center. From pediatric to senior care and everything in between, we proudly offer a variety of medical services to meet the needs of every patient across the central Missouri region. Last month, we took the opportunity to introduce you to several of our Mid-Missouri primary care providers who have dedicated their careers to helping our medical center better serve our patients. Today, we're introducing you to the rest of our primary care providers.

Primary Care Providers at COMC

Dr. Dan Schmidt, MD

Daniel M. Schmidt, MD, is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of LeTourneau University in Longview, TX, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He went on to complete his Medical Degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska where he graduated Cum Laude. He completed his Residency at Wesley Family Practice in Wichita, KS.

Dr. Schmidt has been part of the Central Ozarks Medical Clinic group of providers for over 18 years. Dr. Schmidt has been Board Certified in Family Practice with the American Academy of Family Physicians since 1986 to present. He is also a member of Christian Medical and Dental Association.

In his time away from the clinic, Dr. Schmidt enjoys spending time with his family, reading, playing golf, singing, and interacting with children who attend the Awana program at his church.

J.J. Jones, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC

J.J. is board-certified as both an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. In 2015, she completed her Doctorate in clinical practice from Missouri State University, focusing on identification and treatment of osteoporosis in the rural internal medicine setting.

J.J. has been in the nursing profession for more than 25 years, with the past 10 as a nurse practitioner. Her nurse practitioner experience has included cardiology, internal, occupational, and hospital medicine. She joined Central Ozarks Medical Center in 2016 and provides care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Ms. Jones maintains active membership with the Missouri Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, Society of Hospital Medicine, Missouri Hospital Association, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She recently had an article chosen for publication in the Orthopedic Journal of Nursing and was one of the conference speakers at the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in May of 2016.

Sara "Ashley" Warren, DO

Dr. Ashley Warren has joined the Central Ozark Medical Center Richland Clinic. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She completed her Residency in Family Medicine at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO, where she was the Chief Resident. During her residency, she also completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine. Integrative medicine promotes health using both traditional medicine and alternative medicine.

She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for her undergraduate degrees, receiving a Bachelor's of Science in Biology, Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology and a Honor's Degree.

She completed medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) in Kirksville, MO. She has a holistic approach to medicine and helps her patients improve the health of their mind, body and spirit. She enjoys all areas of medicine but considers her passions to be mental health, women's health (gynecology), pediatrics, Osteopathic Manipulation (OMM) and Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Warren is an ally to the LGBTQA community and considers her office a safe place for all people to receive care.

She is the niece of Dr. Barton Warren, another one of our primary care providers. Since deciding to become a physician, returning to practice at her hometown clinic with her uncle has been her goal. She is excited to be back in Richland. Her family has lived in the town since Reconstruction when her great-great-grandfather, Captain H.E. Warren, helped to found the town.

Additional Providers
In addition to these excellent providers, we are proud to have two other providers on staff: Dr. David Cathcart, MD and Dr. Barton Warren, MD. We are currently working on organizing their headshots and bios. They will be published on on our website soon.

Outstanding Care For Outstanding Patients

At Central Ozarks Medical Center, we celebrate the uniqueness of each patient that comes through our doors. It is our goal to provide the customized care that each patient needs to not only survive, but thrive.

For more information about our medical center in Richland MO and the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

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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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