Healthy Recipes for Fall 2021

Fall 2021 is right around the corner! Who's ready? Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a couple of healthy fall recipes we found online, in this week's blog. Happy Fall everyone! We hope you have a fun but healthy season!

Healthy Recipes for Fall 2021

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/259614/sauteed-pork-chops-with-apples/

Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients

Sugar and Spice Rub

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 

1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¾ teaspoon black pepper

Pork Chops

4 (8 ounce) bone-in pork center-cut chops, cut 3/4 inch thick

2 teaspoons canola oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided

¼ cup dry white wine

2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples

½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock

2 teaspoons Fresh thyme

Step 1

To prepare Sugar and Spice Rub: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and black pepper.

Step 2

To prepare chops: Trim fat from chops. Brush 2 teaspoons oil over all sides of chops. Sprinkle chops evenly with 1 tablespoon of the rub (reserve the rest for another use); rub in with your fingers. Cover with plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to lightly coat skillet. Add chops; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until 145 degrees F, turning once. Transfer chops to a warm platter; cover and keep warm.

Step 4

Remove skillet from heat. Slowly add wine to hot skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Return skillet to heat. Add sliced apples, broth, and 1 thyme sprig. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 3 minutes or just until apples are tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a small bowl; cover and keep warm. Bring broth mixture in skillet to boiling. Boil about 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Return chops and apples to skillet; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with snipped thyme. Serve immediately.

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256290/broccoli-casserole/

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread

2 pounds broccoli florets

3 tablespoons butter, divided

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

2 cups diced onion 

4 cloves garlic, minced

⅓ cup all-purpose flour 

3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

¾ teaspoon ground pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until dry and crispy, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam broccoli until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Chop coarsely and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. While stirring, slowly pour in chicken broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese, Worcestershire, pepper and salt, cook, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli.

Step 6

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Combine the melted butter and the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Spread evenly over the broccoli mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Step 7

Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

COMC Hopes To Lead The Way To Healthier Communities!

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COMC is Looking To Hire a Community Health Worker for Children and Youth Services!

Exciting News! Central Ozarks Medical Center is looking to hire a Community Health Worker! Our staff is like family. We take our hiring process very seriously. At our health clinics in Mid-Missouri, it's not just about what we do, but how we do it that matters. Keep reading this week's blog for a full job description.

Community Health Worker - Children and Youth Services

Job Type: Full-time

Description

We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community!  Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Community Health Worker - Children and Youth Services.  COMC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years with clinics located in Richland, Camdenton, and Osage Beach Missouri. COMC is looking for a team member who is a comfortable working with patients from a diverse background.  Must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor.  

The Children and Youth Services Community Health Worker (CHW) will assist and support children and youth in foster care, adopted from foster care, Division of Youth Services, involved in the juvenile justice system, and their families. The CHW will conduct in-reach, outreach and education activities to existing health center patients and non-health center patients to access primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care as well as conducting preventive assessments and screenings. The CHW will coordinate transitions, referrals and follow-up and thorough documentation and track all supports. This position required thorough documentation to support reporting requirements.  This position will float between our clinics as required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Community Health Worker – Children and Youth Services

• ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Assist Children and Youth in care as well as their families in accessing primary medical, dental and behavioral health care for children, with a focus on getting Children and Youth seen for required initial and follow-up care. 
• Conduct PRAPARE Assessments to determine SDOH needs of children and foster families annually or more frequently, if change to foster child placement. 
• Work collaboratively as part of the COMC Care Team as well as more broadly as a part of a inter-disciplinary care team for multiple agencies.
• Conduct Suicide Risk Assessment via the Columbia Suicide Severity (C-SSRS) Assessment annually or more often as needed.
• Provide care coordination, which may include but is not limited to facilitating care transitions, supporting the completion of referrals, and providing or confirming appropriate follow-up. 
• Make referrals and connections to community resources to help individuals and families meet basic social needs.   
• Build upon existing relationships with other community agencies and form new partnerships to best assist families. 
• Assist with the development of marketing and promotional materials for outreach, application assistance and education activities.
• Tracking and documentation of encounters, assessments, and referrals to measure outcomes and assist in reporting efforts.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services and provide limited English proficiency applicants with information on how to obtain services in a preferred language. Ensure physical and other accessibility for people with disabilities.
• Provide health insurance application and renewal assistance and facilitate enrollment in a health insurance program by providing fair, impartial, and accurate information. Maintain knowledge and expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and program specifications of the Medicaid and have some basic knowledge of the Qualified Health Plans (QHP).
• Conduct monthly in-reach, outreach and education activities to existing health center patients and community residents to promote awareness about coverage options under Medicaid and the Marketplace.

Requirements

 Qualifications Requirements: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively and professionally in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge of and ability to work and engage with the uninsured, under-served and under-represented populations. 
• Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to type at least 40 wpm. 
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete formal CHW training through a COMC paid and approved program. 
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete training and education on the Missouri Foster Care Program, Trauma Informed Training, Common Behavioral Health Conditions of children and youth, suicide prevention, and SUD.

Education and/or experience: 

High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferred: Lived experience with the Missouri Foster Care Program as a child, parent, adopted child, or through work or volunteer experience. Work or volunteer efforts with child advocacy programs, juvenile justice, or behavioral health organizations are also desirable. 

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Other Skills and Abilities: Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

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Healthy Side Dish Recipes for a Summer BBQ

Summer is still in full session! This means many of you are likely having BBQs with your loved ones. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones. That being said, we took the liberty to find you a few healthy side recipes online. Keep reading this week's blog to hear them.

Healthy Side Dish Recipes for a Summer BBQ

Source: https://cookieandkate.com/summertime-fruit-salad-recipe/

Summertime Fruit Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

3 medium peaches, thinly sliced (I peeled mine, but if you don’t mind the skin, you can leave it on)

6 ounces (1 cup) blueberries

1 heaping tablespoon fresh, chopped basil or mint

2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)

1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries and basil. Drizzle the lemon juice, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar on top. Gently toss to combine.

Serve immediately, or chill for later. This salad is best enjoyed promptly, but will keep well for about 2 days in the refrigerator (pour off excess juices if necessary).

Source: https://cookieandkate.com/spicy-red-pepper-feta-dip-recipe/

Spicy Red Pepper & Feta Dip (Htipiti)

INGREDIENTS

One 8-ounce block of feta cheese, patted dry and cut into 1″ chunks or large crumbles (about 1 ⅔ cups)

½ cup roasted red peppers, patted dry and roughly chopped (1 to 1 ½ peppers)

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if sensitive to spice)

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnishing (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In the bowl of your food processor, combine the feta, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and about 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper.

Process until the mixture is orange, fairly smooth, and you no longer see any big chunks of feta. Don’t overdo it; small bits of feta are good and over-processing this dip will make it gritty. Taste, and add additional cayenne pepper (up to ¼ teaspoon more) if you want it to be extra spicy. Blend briefly to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Smooth the top and create a few swooshes with a spoon. Lightly drizzle some olive oil on top, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later. This dip will keep well in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

Source: https://cookieandkate.com/caprese-pasta-salad/

Caprese Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces (2 cups) whole grain fusilli or rotini pasta

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

8 ounces mozzarella “pearls”, or one mozzarella ball, torn into bite-sized pieces

Several sprigs of fresh basil (enough for 2+ tablespoons chopped)

2 to 3 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

While the pasta is cooking, combine the olive oil, tomatoes and salt in a large, non-reactive skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover the skillet (use a baking sheet if you don’t have a better lid). Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the tomatoes have started to burst out of their skins and the olive oil has a light red hue (about 6 to 12 minutes).

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes while you chop the basil. We don’t want the cheese to melt on contact, so wait to proceed to the next step until your pasta is lightly warm (not hot).

Stir the mozzarella balls and basil into the pasta. Add the vinegar, then taste and add additional vinegar and/or salt, if it doesn’t quite taste spectacular yet. For best flavor, let the mixture rest for about 20 minutes, so the pasta can absorb some of the sauce. Or, refrigerate it for future use.

This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Leftovers are great chilled or at room temperature. You can also reheat the pasta if you don’t mind the mozzarella melting (yum).

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope that you enjoyed seeing these healthy recipes. We also hope that you enjoy them with your loved ones. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements

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COMC is Looking To Hire Medical Reception At Our Richland Location!

We are so grateful to be growing the way we are during this time. Our staff is like a family here at Central Ozarks Medical Center. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to tell you all about the Medical Reception position we are hiring for in this week's blog. Keep reading for a full job description and a direct link to apply.

Medical Reception

Richland, MO

Description

Responsibilities: The Medical Receptionist is responsible for basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information including personal and financial information using electronic medical record system.

• Verifies patient insurance.

• Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival using electronic medical record system.

• Protects patient confidentiality.

• Makes appointments and keeps accurate appointment schedules.

• Efficiently works in electronic medical record system, files and retrieves medical charts.

• Collects and records payments for services.

• Performs daily reconciliation tasks, balances and prepares deposit slip.

• Makes deposit at the end of each business day.

• Properly navigates incoming and outgoing faxes by assigning to appropriate staff.

• Scans and attaches patient documents to proper electronic chart location or assign to appropriate staff member.

• Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phones.

• Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette.

• Responsible for keeping the reception area clean and organized.

• Responds to patients', prospective patients, and visitor inquiries in a courteous manner.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:  The Medical Receptionist must have the ability to plan and organize assignments and be self-motivating. Must possess patience in dealing with all people. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, vendors and all members of the public. Must have computer experience.

Education and/or experience: GED or High School diploma.  Previous experience in a medical office desirable.   

Language Skills:  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from all customers.

Mathematical Skills:  Balancing daily log and bank deposit slip.  

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Other Skills and Abilities:  Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills.  

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility for the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.  

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

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COMC thanks you for your interest in working with us! If you have any questions, please give us a call. All of the proper phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements and health tips.

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COMC is Looking To Hire a Medical Assistant (Float)!

It's that time again! Our Lake of the Ozarks health clinics are growing! This time we are looking to hire a Medical Assistant (Float). Please keep reading this week's blog to learn all about this position and directions on how to apply. If you have any questions, please give us a call. All of our phone numbers can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

Medical Assistant/Float

Osage Beach

Description

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Medical Assistant.  COMC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years with clinics located in Richland, Camdenton, and Osage Beach Missouri.  COMC is looking for a team member who is a comfortable working with patients from a diverse background. 

Responsibilities:  The Medical Assistant works alongside physicians and are cross trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Will render professional quality health care to patients.

• Must be aware of and comply with required services and data, according to the Health Care Plan and Quality Assurance Plan of Central Ozarks Medical Center.

• Must be able to gather adequate historical data and ensure patient comfort, flow and confidentiality.

• Must be able to maintain medical records.

• Will collect and record defined data and prepare reports, as required.

• Places patients in exam rooms and records vital signs, current complaints and pertinent history.

• Assists the provider in treatment of patients.

• Provides patient education. 

• Prepares exam rooms and instruments, as appropriate to anticipated utilization.

• Cleans and stocks supplies in treatment areas, as necessary.

• Assists in keeping inventory and preparing purchase requisitions for submission to Practice Manager for needed supplies.

• Assists in other ancillary duties, such as X-ray techniques, laboratory procedures, when necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:  The Medical Assistant must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Central Ozarks Medical Center and must possess a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards.  The Medical Assistant must possess and utilize tact and patience.  Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.  Must maintain CEUs as directed by COMC. 

Education and/or experience:   GED or High School diploma.  Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.  Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Language Skills:  Medical Assistants must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding medical records, procedures and medication orders.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with all accounting concepts.  

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Other Skills and Abilities:  Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills and excellent customer service skills.  

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  Employee should have valid Missouri driver’s license. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Enjoy What You Do!

If you're unhappy with your current job and you are looking for a fresh start, maybe this is it? If so, please apply below.

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Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. All of our phone numbers can be found on our website listed below. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest job postings.

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Heart Health Tips

Did you know that February is National Heart Month? It is! On that note, our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few heart health tips in this week's blog. If you end up having any questions about heart health or feel that you need to schedule a health check-up, please give us a call today. You will find all of our phone numbers on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. COMC - It's not just about what we do, but how we do it that matters.

Heart Health Tips

EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.

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.

GET YOUR 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.

WATCH YOUR SALT INTAKE.

The American Heart Association recommends that you 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.

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.

Did this blog come to your attention at the perfect time? Have you been worried about your heart health for some time now and you're realizing you shouldn't wait any longer to go get checked by a health care professional?  If that's the case, please call us today. Again, you will find all of our phone numbers on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements and health tips.

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Have You Gone In For Your Flu Shot Yet?

Flu season is here! Have you ever got your flu shot yet? If not, we encourage you to do so. You may feel intimidated but there's nothing to be intimidated about. Our staff is friendly and kind and we are here to help. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few reasons why you should get your flu shot in this week's blog. Central Ozarks Medical Center - Where it's not just about WHAT we do, but HOW we do it that matters.

Have You Gone In For Your Flu Shot Yet?

STOP THE SPREAD.

The flu can be highly contagious, unfortunately. This means if you contract the flu, you could be giving it to your children, your spouse or significant other, your friends, and possibly anyone you come into contact with.

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN.

Children can get the flu too, it's not just an adult illness. Ask your doctor what the best shot for your child's particular age would be. According to the CDC, "Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exception."

THE FLU CAN BE DEADLY.

Flu-related deaths have already been reported this year. The flu is no laughing matter, while it's not always fatal, the fact is that it can be. So, why not protect yourself from this potentially fatal illness by getting the best known defense against it, a flu shot?

THE FLU SHOT ONLY LASTS SO LONG.

Some people may think that one flu shot lasts forever, but it doesn't. The best thing to do is to check with your doctor on the type of flu shot you're getting and how often you should be getting it for it to be effective.

GET YOUR TOP PROTECTION.

According to the CDC, getting your flu shot is the best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu.

"An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Vaccination has been shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children."

Give Yourself A Fighting Chance Against The Flu!

Our health clinics in Mid- Missouri all hope you found this blog enlightening and helpful if you were undecided about whether or not you should get a flu shot this year. If you have any questions about where to go to get your flu shot, please visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. All of our phone numbers and locations can be found there. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest health tips.

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