Phelps Memorial Blog

A baby boy weighing seven pounds and two ounces was the first newborn delivered at Phelps Memorial Health Center in 2024. David Michael Harbour was born at 3:32 p.m. on January 6, 2024. David’s...

Take advantage of a proven program to reduce your risk of prediabetes. Simple Solutions, a pre-diabetes program at Phelps Memorial Health Center, will begin January 16. Phelps Memorial educates...

Paige Fuerst, Clinical Informaticist, retires after 32 years at Phelps Memorial Health Center. Paige is a registered nurse who has worked in med surg, ICU, ER, OB, charge nurse, and clinical analyst...

The Phelps Memorial Health Center Specialty Clinic will see patients in their new location tentatively beginning October 18, 2023. An open house for the new space was held on Oct. 4 to allow community...

Marlene Williams, EMT, Phelps Memorial Emergency Services, was recently awarded the winner of the Caring Kind Award at Phelps Memorial Health Center. For 44 years, The Caring Kind award has been given...

During harvest, there is pressure to get the crops out as soon as possible. Fall harvest can be the busiest and most dangerous season of the year for the agriculture industry. As a farmer, you must be...

The idea is simple: Eat healthy meals 80% of the time, and have more freedom with the other 20%. But how it’s done and how it will affect your weight can differ for everyone. Going "on" a diet usually...

Pete Whitley, RN/BSN, has accepted the position of Director of Cardiology. Pete previously served as the manager of Cath Lab at Phelps Memorial. In his new role, Pete will manage the cardiology...

It was only a drill. A planned exercise and mass casualty disaster scene for area first responders occurred on Aug. 19 at the Phelps County Fairgrounds. The exercise, hosted by Phelps Memorial Health...

As your child returns to school, these healthy lunch options are sure to keep them fueled and focused throughout the day. By combining proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats, you...