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Jewelry Scam Alert!!
Krekeler Jeweler Owner, Jeff Krekeler is warning area residents to be cautious!! Jeff says, "We have too many good-hearted local folks falling for this scam! It’s become a daily occurrence in my jewelry store. People buy this fake gold jewelry from a family (almost always Indian) in a late model vehicle with a crying child in the back seat, the dad has 'lost his wallet' and they 'just need enough gas to get home'. It’s the exact same story over and over." Please be cautious!! Don't be scammed! Call the
Karasek joins MAC as VP of Finance and Administration
PARK HILLS – Dr. Ray Karasek has joined Mineral Area College (MAC) as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration. He previously worked at the Community College of Rhode Island, most recently serving as the Director of Financial Analysis and Planning. Prior to that, he had been the Director of Business Services at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. MAC President Dr. Joe Gilgour said Karasek brings more than fifteen years of experience in higher education finance, operations,
Expert Wound Care Close to Home
(FARMINGTON, MO – August 4, 2022) – As Stephen Price stood alone filming the sunrise along Yellowstone National Park’s Beaver Ponds Trail on the morning of May 28, 2021, he reflected on what had been a perfect trip. Everything had gone according to plan. All goals met. He would finish the four-mile loop trail, drive back to Bozeman, and fly home that afternoon. Five minutes later, as he rounded a bend, a grizzly bear stood upright from thick brush around 35 yards away, and then a second, which immediately
Parkland Health Center Named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals List
The annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health (FARMINGTON, MO – July 29, 2022) – Parkland Health Center has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the first time Parkland has been recognized with this honor as one of the top-performing medium-sized community hospitals in the United States. The annual list is published by Fortune. Merative, a data, analytics, and technology provider
2nd Quarter Acclaimed Ambassador - Mandy Patterson
Congratulations to Ms. Mandy Patterson! Ambassador Club Committee Chairman and Chamber Board Member, (and Mandy’s Boss) Thomas “Docc” Nutter, presented her with the "2022 – 2nd Quarter Acclaimed Ambassador" award at this month’s Investor Meeting! This quarter, several of our ambassadors worked very hard to earn those points! Mandy earned 73 points narrowly beating the second-place earner with 69 points. That’s just FOUR points! Mandy is always anxious to help in whatever way she can. If we say we need
Serenity Solace Memorial Garden – A Walk to Remember
When Serenity HospiceCare was first established as HospiceCare Inc. in 1989 the founders were deeply committed to providing quality end-of-life care for everyone regardless of their economic situation. That mission continues today, to give the very best care possible to everyone who needs us, regardless of their ability to pay. This is obtainable through the generosity of donors like you. Our Memorial Brick Campaign is an opportunity for you to help! Your purchase of a memorial brick will ensure that
Pediatric Summer Safety Tips
By: Dr. Piyush Srivastava, Pediatrician at Medical Arts Clinic The peak of summer is a fun time for kids and family members alike. This time of year is filled with barbeques, pool parties, outdoor activities, and other fun things. I remember my childhood summertime back in India. We used to visit my maternal grandmother’s house, and we would play outside all day, every day – hiding behind shrubs, climbing trees, and chasing street puppies and baby goats. At night, we used to sleep on the terrace
Rural Parish Dental Clinic
We are elated to announce that the Rural Parish Dental Clinic will be coming to Bonne Terre on September 15, 16, and 17th. The dental clinic offers NO cost services to people 19 years and up, that lives 200% below the Federal Poverty Level* and has no dental insurance. They provide services with a licensed dentist, which can include cleanings, cavities, extractions, dentures, and so on. The Rural Parish Dental Clinic will return each month on the first Monday to the Sonrise Baptist Church. We are looking
Parkland Health Center’s Gaby McCutcheon Named Our BJC Values Employee for July
(FARMINGTON, MO – July 19, 2022) – Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Gaby McCutcheon was selected as the Our BJC Values Employee for the month of July 2022. Gaby is a patient care technician in the Emergency Department and has been employed at Parkland for over a year. Her nomination reads, “Gaby exemplifies compassion by giving of herself both personally and professionally. She uses her skills to provide consistent care and handles delicate situations with tremendous compassion. She
