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Kennett, MO – With fall around the corner, training for football and soccer are well underway. Sports and outdoor activities are good ways to stay healthy and active, but there are risks of injury too, especially with contact sports. Concussions are common sports-related injuries that frequently go unnoticed or overlooked. Take time to learn the warning signs of concussion to keep your child from experiencing a more serious brain injury. “A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that alters the ... ... Read More

If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended adding a bone density screening to your yearly physical, be sure to follow through. Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease,” due to its common occurrence and invisible symptoms. Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with osteoporosis, while another 34 million with low bone mass are at risk of developing the disease. “Our research tells us that as many as one in every two women ov ... Read More

Kennett, MO, 5/18/17—When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Yet, people experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially dangerous or risky behaviors to avoid or cover up symptoms of a potential mental health problem. That is why thi ... Read More

Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, but many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. Experts predict that the early taste of warm weather across much of the country in February and March means that pollen counts are increasing earlier, and impacts may be felt for a longer time this season. “There is no single allergy season,” said Dr. Valerie Smith, Family Practice. “Allergy symptoms may vary through ... Read More

If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended adding a bone density screening to your yearly physical, be sure to follow through. Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease,” due to its common occurrence and invisible symptoms. Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with osteoporosis, while another 34 million with low bone mass are at risk of developing the disease. “Our research tells us that as many as one in every two women ov ... Read More

Christian Jones has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, effective February 6. Jones most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, a 412-bed hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. While there, he led the planning and completion of several capital projects that increased access to ER, ICU, oncology and other services. He also contributed to increasing physician and employee satisfaction scores. “My family and I look forward ... Read More

As Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center’s Chief of Staff, I’m often asked to speak to students who are interested in – or on a path to – a career in medicine. With the celebration of National Doctor’s Day on March 30th, I’m reminded how critical is this role of mentor, educator, cheerleader for the practitioners of tomorrow as we face an increasing physician shortage that is perhaps greater than any time in modern history. Recent estimates from the Association of American ... Read More

Five actions you can take to keep blood sugar at healthy levels Kennett, MO – Diabetes affects nearly 30 million people in the United States – a stunning 10 percent of the overall population. And recent research reveals that diabetes is now the third leading cause of death, not the seventh, as was previously thought. Perhaps the most concerning statistic is that one in four persons living with diabetes is unaware that they have the disease. The American Diabetes Association sponsors Diabetes Al ... Read More

Kennett, MO – January 13, 2017 – Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Mark Young, M.D. to the active medical staff. Dr. Young is a board-certified internal medicine physician who will practice at Twin Rivers Medical Group Internal Medicine, located at 1231 First St. in Kennett. He joins Twin Rivers from St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He received his Doctorate from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, located in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Young completed his inter ... Read More