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Life is made up of moments. Some are expected. Others aren’t. When those moments involve your health, having care you trust matters. At CoxHealth, we’re here for the moments that matter most — with the expertise, compassion and commitment our communities count on every day. We've launched a series of new community messages that highlight our role in the moments that matter in the lives of those in our community. Featuring members of our team, these videos are also a heartfelt thank you to our employees, whose work creates moments of comfort, healing and hope for our community. Watch our new Moments That Matter series and see how care shows up across the places we call home.

It’s Match Day 2026! Please join us in welcoming the CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029! These resident physicians are preparing to graduate from medical school and will continue their training by caring for our patients alongside our dedicated teams. We’re thrilled to welcome them to Springfield and to the CoxHealth family. Get to know our new resident physicians and learn more about the Family Medicine Residency program here: spr.ly/6014B6XQAm

We're proud to be named in @theNAMedicine's announcement of 20+ new Change Maker Accelerators — organizations committed to implementing and measuring professional well-being efforts. We are excited to be a Change Maker Accelerator, and to keep elevating our commitment to the well-being of our teams! This program offers coaching, tools, and peer learning to drive measurable, evidence-based progress addressing systemic drivers of burnout: spr.ly/6016B6pb4i #HealthWorkerWellBeing

We don’t need a four leaf clover — we already have the best team around.🍀CoxHealth is lucky to be powered by such amazing colleagues!

Colon cancer often has no early symptoms, but screening can prevent it. Our physicians share 7 things they wish every patient knew about colon cancer, including when to get screened and what options are available. spr.ly/6016B6uj7u

Four hospitals. One seamless event. CoxHealth Food Services teams collaborated across campuses to support Dining for Diabetes — proving teamwork truly makes a difference.

St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth is pleased to announce that Matthew N. Alder, MD, PhD, a highly regarded pediatric critical care physician, has been named the inaugural pediatrician-in-chief and chief medical officer at St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth. He is also a WashU Medicine voluntary clinical professor of pediatrics. Dr. Alder’s new role advances a collaboration between St. Louis Children’s Hospital and CoxHealth — supported by the expertise of WashU Medicine pediatric physicians — to expand access to pediatric specialty care across southwest Missouri. Dr. Alder will oversee the joint venture’s pediatric services at the new St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth, the only independently licensed pediatric hospital in southwest Missouri. St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth, which opened March 1 within the walls of Cox South, includes an advanced neonatal intensive care unit, a pediatric intensive care unit, and inpatient pediatric care. “Dr. Alder brings broad experience in pediatric critical care medicine across diverse intensive care unit settings and care teams to his new role, where he also will coordinate and direct strategic initiatives for pediatric specialty care,” says Dr. Paul Scheel Jr., vice chancellor for clinical affairs at WashU Medicine, CEO of WashU Medicine Physicians and president of WashU Medicine & BJC HealthCare Physician Provider Organization. Dr. Alder previously served as an attending physician in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Cox Medical Center South and is board certified in pediatric critical care. His leadership will be integral to the new, 133,000 square-foot outpatient Specialty Care Center, scheduled to open in 2027 on the Cox South campus. The Center will feature ambulatory surgery, imaging, laboratory services, infusion, pediatric specialty care clinics, and more. Specialties will significantly expand access to advanced pediatric care with the addition of cardiology, hematology, oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, and urology. Read the full release: spr.ly/6019B6KDnz

After 38 years at CoxHealth, we celebrate the retirement of Chris Flouer, whose journey started with a simple newspaper ad in 1988. Chris helped redefine wellness across our fitness centers, championing whole person care and inclusive spaces that support thousands each year. Thank you, Chris, for your leadership, compassion and the legacy you leave behind.

Huge congratulations to Sherry Clair, our newest Daisy Award recipient! Her compassion turned a stressful visit for a young patient into a calm, positive experience. Empathy matters — and Sherry delivers it every day.

Huge milestone for southwest Missouri! @STLChildrens at CoxHealth opened March 1, bringing nationally recognized pediatric expertise and advanced care to families right here at home. NICU, PICU, inpatient pediatrics + seamless collaboration with @washumedicine = a major leap forward. Here's a look back at this milestone day!

CoxHealth recently launched MyChart as part of our transition to the Epic electronic health record system. MyChart gives patients an easy, secure way to manage their care — view test results, message providers, schedule appointments, request refills, pay bills, and more. Accessible on any computer or mobile device, MyChart is a major step forward in improving convenience, communication, and care coordination. Patients may sign up now at: spr.ly/6017hCvgx.

On a cold Monday in our critical care unit, a simple question changed everything: Could we host a wedding so a mom in comfort care could witness her daughter’s big moment? Our nurses, leaders, a local decorator, photographer, and Food Services team came together within hours to create a beautiful, love‑filled ceremony at Cox Medical Center Branson. Eighteen family members gathered. Makenna and Brett said “I do.” And Leanne, with a front-row seat, saw every moment. This is what caring for families truly means — listening, honoring, and saying yes when it matters most.

The @CoxHealth Player of the Game against S&T, Sara Mendel. #OneDrury | #CommitToIt

We’re proud to recognize Rome Medio as a Daisy Award recipient! Rome goes above and beyond for his patients, families, and teammates — like staying after his shift to replace a patient’s broken bed, simply because it mattered. Thank you, Rome, for leading with compassion and heart every day.

Born at 2 lbs., 10 oz. and not expected to survive, Dr. Patricia Dix grew up to spend 50 years caring for high‑risk pregnancies — 37 of them at CoxHealth. “I went from being a preemie to delivering preemies. I’m the proof — have hope.” She delivered thousands of babies, led major programs, and became a foundational leader in maternal‑fetal medicine. Now recently retired, she’s still not slowing down — teaching, volunteering, and continuing to serve families. A life that came full circle.

A new chapter in pediatric care is about to begin for families across southwest Missouri. St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth is opening on the Cox South campus on March 1, 2026. This marks a major step forward in our mission to elevate pediatric care for families across the region. As the only independently licensed, full-service pediatric facility in southwest Missouri, it brings together nationally recognized clinical expertise from WashU Medicine physicians and a dedicated team of caregivers who are specially trained to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. This facility will enable seamless collaboration with @washumedicine and @STLChildrens Hospital teams, and offer advanced services, including neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as inpatient pediatric care. As Vice President and Administrator Sarah Becker shares: “The opening of our pediatric hospital marks an important moment for our community and the patients and families we serve. We are proud to bring together leading physicians and caregivers to ensure every child receives exceptional care right here at home.” This milestone is just one part of our ongoing growth, with the upcoming 133,000-square-foot Specialty Care Center opening in summer 2027. Together, we’re building a stronger future for kids across southwest Missouri.

Honored to welcome keynote speaker Mark Perna to the Workforce Summit! His powerful insights on unleashing the potential of the next generation workforce left the room energized and inspired. Thank you, Mark, for sharing your vision, your passion, and your strategies for building a future ready workforce.

Proud to celebrate William Mahoney at the Workforce Summit! As Chair of the Taney County Partnership, he continues to drive growth and opportunity across Taney County. We’re grateful for his vision, leadership, and commitment to building a stronger future for our region.

We're proud to support the next generation of talent! GOCAPS students joined us at the Taney County Partnership Workforce Summit yesterday, gaining real-world insight into the future of workforce development. We’re honored to help empower these emerging leaders as they explore career pathways and connect with our region’s top employers.

The future of workforce development is strong in southwest Missouri. At today’s Taney County Workforce Summit, @MarkPerna challenged us to rethink hiring and invest in students eager to learn and grow. Panelists, including Shallina Goodnight, highlighted how our job is to connect students and resource them to be successful in their career path. Our region is building purpose‑driven learners and future leaders. The momentum is real.