Texas County Memorial Hospital

01/05/2026

As we begin the New Year, it’s a good opportunity to check your insurance website to confirm whether the hospital and healthcare providers you visit are in-network.

Don’t forget about the enrollment period for current Medicare Advantage members that occurs after December 31. This is known as the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which runs from January 1 to March 31 each year. During this time, you can make changes to your plan, including switching to a different Medicare Advantage plan or returning to Original Medicare. Note that this period is different from the general Annual Enrollment Period, which is from October 15 to December 7. The Open Enrollment Period allows Medicare Advantage enrollees to adjust their coverage for the upcoming year.

Please be aware that TCMH is NOT in-network with Devoted Health Medicare.


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01/05/2026

Lord God,

Out of your glorious riches strengthen the staff and patients of TCMH. With the power of your Holy Spirit bless the work of those who care for the patients here and bring healing to those have come to us for help.

In Jesus Name,
Amen.


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01/02/2026

TCMH received notification on Tuesday that it has earned a Level III STEMI designation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

A huge thank you to our incredible team for their dedication and teamwork in making this achievement possible—your commitment truly saves lives. ❤️

Lauren Toman, STEMI Program Manager
Paul Schaefer, DO
Carol Turner, ER Director
Chris Weaver, RN
Kalli Wade, RN
IT Dept - Alison Clayton, Tristen Noe, Conner Edwards, and Jonathan Gibby
Shelly Hawkins, Med Surg/ICU Director
Bill Bridges, CEO
Linda Pamperien, CFO
Courtney Owens, CNO

Your hard work and collaboration continue to make a meaningful difference for our patients and our community.

Texas County Memorial Hospital received notification Tuesday that it has earned a Level III STEMI designation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). […]

01/01/2026

Wishing you a year ahead filled with love, endless happiness, prosperity, and good health!

12/30/2025

Hospital board members approved a $1.4 million capital budget at their monthly meeting last week.

Ray Bruno, family nurse practitioner in the Medical Office Complex in Houston, has submitted his resignation effective January 7.

Melissa Carter has been hired as the new laboratory director, beginning January 23.

Texas County Memorial Hospital board members approved a $1.4 million capital budget at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. The majority of the funds are allocated for […]

12/29/2025

Rita Crawford expressed her appreciation for the care and compassion her mother received recently at TCMH.

"I once again want to express my gratitude to all of your staff for the outstanding service received by my mother. Our experience was excellent - from the front desk ER check-in process to the time spent with your ER staff and to the nursing staff on the 2nd floor. Luckily, it was not as serious as our prior visit, but she received the same quality of care regardless of diagnosis.

Please commend the following staff on a job Well Done!
~Dr. Schaefer, Holli our nurse, and Hannah ER tech for their kindness and expertise. X-ray and lab staff were professional and did a great job. Your front desk ER check-in staff are always friendly and quick to get patients triaged.

~We also want to send appreciation to the great nursing staff, most of whom we knew from our prior visit. Thank you Tabby, Jenny, Kim, and Kassie, as well as the support staff. You consistently demonstrate expertise, kindness and patience in all that you do and it makes a difference in an optimal outcome.

Some people might think they will get faster, better service and treatment at a larger facility, but I have to strongly disagree based on the experiences we have had at your facility compared to other larger facilities I have worked in. Keep setting the bar for rural hospitals!"

Thank you, Rita, for acknowledging our TCMH healthcare providers and staff for their compassionate and thorough care of your mother. We are grateful to have such a dedicated team that genuinely cares for both their patients and their families.


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12/29/2025

Dear Lord,

Thank You that we can trust in the knowledge that You have our life and future in Your loving and mighty hands as we begin a new year.

Amen


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12/26/2025

We are happy to announce that Stephanie Thurman-Hartman, family nurse practitioner at our Cabool Medical Clinic, is a DAISY Award nominee at TCMH. The DAISY Award honors excellent clinical skills, leadership, extreme patient care, and compassion.

Zachary Turnery, a patient at TCMH, nominated Stephanie for the award.

"Anytime I have an appointment with Stephanie, she goes above and beyond my expectations," Zachary said. "She asks me what concerns I have with my health and addresses each one. She has helped me with obtaining a CPAP for my sleep apnea issues, managed to get my blood pressure under control, and provided the correct medication to continue keeping it under control. She also assists me with my DOT medical certificate. I feel she goes above and beyond for not only me, but other patients as well."

Thank you, Zachary, for sharing your positive experiences with Stephanie!

Congratulations, Stephanie, on your well-deserved nomination! We greatly appreciate the exceptional care you provide to our patients. We are so thankful to have you as a healthcare provider at TCMH. Keep up the amazing work!


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12/25/2025

Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas from all of us at TCMH to your family! We hope this special day brings you an abundance of love and laughter, surrounded by the joy of family and friends. May you create lasting memories filled with togetherness, happiness, and the spirit of the season that brightens your hearts and homes. Enjoy every magical moment!

12/24/2025

We are happy to announce that Elisabeth Volanski, registered nurse in our emergency department, is a DAISY Award nominee at TCMH. The DAISY Award honors excellent clinical skills, leadership, extreme patient care, and compassion.

Chloe Shouse, the mother of a TCMH patient, nominated Elisabeth for the award.

"Elisabeth went above and beyond for my daughter and me," Chloe said. "We were in the ER for three hours, and I appreciate everything Elisabeth and the whole team did for us."

Congratulations, Elisabeth, on your well-deserved nomination! Thank you for providing compassionate, exceptional care for our patients. We are grateful to have you as a valued member of our TCMH emergency department. Keep up the great work!


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12/24/2025

We are happy to welcome these four new coworkers to our TCMH family!

~Angila Warner - General Nurse/Emergency Room - Intensive Care Unit/PRN
~Brianna Bowman - Certified Nurse Assistant/Medical-Surgical - Emergency Room Sitter/PRN
~Brookelynn Conner - Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical-Surgical/Full-time
~Sophia Crites - Emergency Room Technician-Ward Clerk/Emergency Room/PRN

We are excited to have you all as an important part of TCMH! WELCOME!


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12/23/2025

Jessica Affholder, LPN-LNHA, Administrator of Licking Residential Care, recently expressed her gratitude for the exceptional care she received from Madison Graeff, RN, in our emergency department.

"I wanted to share some feedback about one of your staff members, Madison Graeff, following an early morning visit with one of our residents.

First, the feedback from the L1MA on shift was five stars. She mentioned that Madison was very polite, thorough, and informative. Communication is often where gaps occur, but Madison excelled in this area with my staff member. When I arrived to transport our resident after discharge, Madison took the time to come to the waiting room to discuss the treatment plan, including the diagnostic report in the discharge packet. She reviewed the physician's instructions with both the resident and me. Madison was patient, kind, and extremely professional. She never seemed rushed and took the time to update me on the status of our resident. This particular resident can sometimes be cantankerous, a tough critic, but stated that her nurse, Madison, was very good and nice to her.

Unfortunately, service excellence is becoming less common these days; however, Madison restored my faith today. I wanted to provide this positive feedback and thank you for having such an incredible nurse on your team!"

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Jessica! We truly appreciate your trust in TCMH for your residential medical needs.


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