by Cory Offutt, MD, Phelps Health Why are vaccines important? Dr. Cory Offutt, a family medicine physician with the Phelps Health Medical Group, says vaccines are important because they protect those with weaker immune systems, as well as the community as a whole. How are vaccines studied and improved upon? “We have vaccines because we…
by Nathan Ratchford, MD, Phelps Health Are we still at risk for COVID-19 during summer? Nathan Ratchford, MD, chief medical officer of Phelps Health Hospital and a gynecologist with Phelps Health Medical Group, says that we are still at risk for contracting the COVID-19 virus during summer months and should continue to be diligent…
by Central Federal Millions of Americans are using their earnings to make purchases on goods and services each day. While our spending habits continue to grow our nation’s economy, they can also put us at risk for identity theft and fraud. That’s why it’s time to get prepared! Central Federal is here to provide you with 7…
by Stevie Kearse, Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce This is a unique time for all of us. We are collectively facing uncertainties whether at work or home, or maybe both. No one can really guide us through this or tell us what to expect or when to expect it. One thing that I…
by Andrew Layton, American Lotus Hello, friends. By now, we’re all acutely aware of the mayhem caused by the new coronavirus and its associated illness, COVID-19. Many local business owners, particularly those in the service industry, are facing an existential crisis with many unknowns. These are uncharted waters for most of us, and…
by Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Missouri S&T Doppler radar. Mobile payment systems. A GPS in the palm of your hand. We take these types of everyday technologies for granted. But behind each of them was the work of engineers – and if not for one university in Rolla, Missouri, known for its engineering programs, these…
by Phelps Health Foundation Many of us have recently attended graduations—of children or grandchildren or maybe at our alma mater. The students who are graduating (and the parents who may be footing the bills) likely view the occasion as an ending, a conclusion of a chapter in their lives. But as we know, graduation is…
by Gina Zervos, Director of Communications & Volunteer Services, Rolla Public Schools I’m pretty sure I blinked, and then the summer was OVER. Did that happen to you too? Part of the reason this summer felt like it flew by was that much of that time was consumed with the hustle of getting things ready…
by Central Federal Growing up, most of us would have to ask a parent or guardian for something we couldn’t afford. Now, we find ourselves taking a similar path when we go to the bank for a loan. Just like those who raised you, Central Federal will be there for you – financially. Our lending services can…
By Michele Marxkors Kelsaw, Attorney at Law, MBA One of the absolute best parts of my job is working with families of all varieties. Love knows know boundaries. However, the law does not care about who we love but only about how we are related. The default in the law is that unless you are…
