Direct Line from Steve Edwards for 6/14/2019

Cox Monett named one of the nation’s top 150 Best Places to Work

For the second consecutive year, Modern Healthcare has named Cox Monett as one of the nation’s top 150 Best Places to Work inHealthcare. Cox Monett is the only critical access hospital in Missouri selected for this award, and one of only two hospitals in Missouri to be named to this prestigious list.

CoxHealth physician summit

We were pleased that 130 CoxHealth providers attended our physician summit this week. We are also grateful for the key Cerner corporate executives who traveled to join the summit. They are seeking to better understand how to support our physicians with improvements to the Electronic Health Record.

Drug take-back boxes installed at CoxHealth pharmacies

CoxHealth Pharmacy locations are now accepting unused prescription medications in drug take-back boxes at CoxHealth Pharmacy locations. Members of the community can drop off medications anytime the pharmacies are open, and it is completely free and anonymous.

Armed intruder exercise June 17

CoxHealth will host and participate in an armed intruder exercise at Cox South on the evening of Monday, June 17 to practice our response and preparedness for this type of threat. Several departments will be involved in the exercise along with members of the city, county, fire and state patrol agencies. This is the second armed intruder exercise at a CoxHealth facility. Cox Branson held a successful exercise last year. Organizers will put a high priority on communication before and during the activity to ensure patients, visitors and personnel are aware of the exercise.

New video promoting CoxHealth app

​To help promote the new CoxHealthNow app, our marketing team created this video.The app is available fordownload for iPhone and Android and can help users start a Virtual Visit, find a provider, pay a bill, check on medications, and more.

Walmart and Sam's Club register campaigns support CoxHealth charity

Area Walmart and Sam's Club locations are supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth with a register campaign underway now through July 7. During that time, customers will be asked to donate to support local kids with medical needs as they are checking out.

CoxHealth in the news

Rep. Billy Long’s visit to Cox South to discuss the opioid crisis and workplace violence was covered by KOLR-10, the Springfield News-Leader, KTTS and Missouri Net News.

KOLR-10 reported on the new drug take-back boxes installed inside CoxHealth Pharmacy locations.

Proud to work at CoxHealth

From Facebook comments on a post about CoxHealth being recognized by Forbes as a ‘best employer’:

“One of the best places I've ever worked! Always feel valued!”

“It’s amazing! I absolutely love working for CoxHealth.”

“An employer who truly values its employees. Happy to be part of the family.”

Voice of the patient

“Dr. Chad Morgan, neurosurgeon, was one of the best physicians I have had to take care of my health care needs. I researched his background i.e. education, specialty training and skills and patient satisfaction reviews prior to selecting him as my surgeon. He also came highly recommended by my primary care provider … I am a former nurse practitioner with 20 years of experience and considered going elsewhere until I found Dr. Morgan. I am glad I decided to stay in Springfield, MO and have my operation performed by Dr. Morgan and have my post-op care at Cox. Thank you for providing such a great health care experience!”

Thanks for reading,

Steve