Grove Family Care

05/31/2026

Don’t forget!
This week we have $10 sports physicals at GFC!
No appointment needed, just come in!
Can’t wait to see all of the students in our community!

Join us on Wednesday June 3rd for a $10 sports physical day!

Micheala will be completing Sports Physicals from 9AM-12PM. This will be the only opportunity this year to have this completed at this price!

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year. Last year we had nearly 40 kids we could help! Our goal this year is 50!

Micheala can’t wait to meet you, or see you again!

05/23/2026

The clinic will be closed on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. We will be there to provide care Tuesday-Friday from 8A-5P.

We hope everyone is safe and enjoying time with their family. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Join us on Wednesday June 3rd for a $10 sports physical day!

Micheala will be completing Sports Physicals from 9AM-12PM. This will be the only opportunity this year to have this completed at this price!

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year. Last year we had nearly 40 kids we could help! Our goal this year is 50!

Micheala can’t wait to meet you, or see you again!

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week! 🩺💙

To the nurses who show up with compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication—thank you. You are the calm in chaos, the voice of reassurance, and the heart behind every patient’s care.

Your long hours, your empathy, your resilience—it does not go unnoticed. You make a difference in ways both seen and unseen every single day.
This week (and every week), we celebrate YOU. ✨

04/09/2026

☀️ Summer is coming… are you feeling ready?

If you’ve been thinking about losing weight, boosting your confidence, and feeling your best, now is the perfect time to start! 💪

No crash diets. No guesswork. Just real support and options that fit your lifestyle.

🌴 Feel better
👗 Look better
🔥 Be more confident

Let’s get you where you want to be before summer hits!

03/30/2026

Thank you again to all of our 2026 Banquet Sponsors!
GOLD SPONSORS:
City of Mountain Grove Mo
Jason and Barbara Baird
Dr. and Mrs. David Barbe
Anonymous Sponsors
Lonnie Moore, E.A.
Ozark Marketing
Grove Family Care

SILVER SPONSORS:
Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center
Stofer Family Farms
Darren and Lori Jones
Larkspur and Light Photography

BRONZE SPONSORS:
Chilton Oil Company
Vanzant Baptist Church
State Representative Melissa Schmidt
Steven D. Gum- State Farm
Town & Country Bank of Mountain Grove
Judy Chadwell in Memory of Jack Chadwell
Burt & Karol Stanley, Pat Edquist
Wright County Journal
Turner Tree Service
Hannah Kelly For Senate
Anonymous Sponsors

03/25/2026

Update: POSITION FILLED! Thank you to all of our applicants for considering joining our team.

WE ARE HIRING a new member for our team!

FULL TIME!

Feel free to message us, stop by the clinic or contact Sheena White for more information about the position!

Previous experience appreciated, however no specific Job Requirements needed.

03/04/2026

🚨 OUR GROVE FAMILY CARE PROVIDERS ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES!! ‼️

Reminder of Services we offer at the clinic:
• Routine primary care visits
• Preventive screenings
• Chronic condition management
• Same-day sick visits
• Wellness exams
• DOT Examinations
• Women’s health/Pap Smears
• Men’s health
• Pediatric care
• Guidance for immunizations
• Lab testing
• Minor procedures

Sheena White, FNP-BC and Micheala Stewart FNP-C are available from 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday to see patients.

🚨 SHARE SHARE SHARE ‼️

02/18/2026

If you have any concerns about a rash you see on your child, don’t hesitate to ask your provider.

🩺 HSP (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura) / IgA Vasculitis

HSP is a condition that causes inflammation of small blood vessels, most commonly in children.
It often happens after a viral illness, like a cold or sore throat.

👶 Who gets it?
Most common in kids ages 2–10, but teens and adults can get it too.

🔍 Common symptoms:
✨ Purple/red rash (purpura), usually on legs or buttocks
🤕 Joint pain/swelling (knees/ankles)
😣 Belly pain (can be severe)
🤢 Nausea/vomiting
🩸 Blood in urine (kidney involvement)

🚨 When to worry:
Seek urgent care if there is:
Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting that won’t stop
Swelling of face or legs
Decreased urination
Dark/tea-colored urine
High fever or extreme fatigue

🩺 How is it diagnosed?
Often based on symptoms + exam, but may include:
Urine test (to check kidneys)
Bloodwork
Sometimes imaging if belly pain is severe

💊 Treatment:
Most cases improve on their own in 4–6 weeks
Supportive care includes:
Rest + hydration
Pain control (as recommended by provider)
Sometimes steroids if symptoms are severe

🧠 Important note:
Even after the rash improves, kidney monitoring is important for several months.

📌 If your child has this rash after an illness—don’t panic, but don’t ignore it either.

01/29/2026

If you are due for a well woman exam (pap smear, breast exam, etc), we are happy to help at GFC! Cervical cancer screening is incredibly important and can be caught with recommended screening. Here’s a little more info:

📍When to Start Screening
USPSTF/CDC: Start routine screening at age 21 regardless of sexual activity history.
ACS (2025 updated guidelines): Prefer starting at age 25 for average-risk individuals (reflects new evidence and expanded HPV testing options).

🧪 Screening Options & Intervals
Age 21–29
Pap test (cytology) every 3 years is recommended. Co-testing with HPV is not routinely recommended in this age group.
Age 30–65
You have multiple evidence-based options:
Primary HPV testing every 5 years (preferred when available)
Co-testing with HPV + Pap every 5 years
Pap test alone every 3 years
All three options are acceptable, but HPV-based testing (primary or co-testing) detects more high-grade precancers.

🛑 When to Stop Screening
Age 65: Screening can usually be discontinued if you have an adequate history of normal results:
- At least 3 consecutive negative Pap tests or
- At least 2 consecutive negative primary HPV tests within the last 10 years, with the most recent within the past 5 years.
- Individuals with a history of significant abnormalities (such as high-grade lesions) or certain risk factors may need continued screening beyond age 65.

Special Considerations
✔ HPV Vaccination: People who have been vaccinated against HPV should still follow routine screening; the vaccine doesn’t cover all cancer-causing HPV types.
✔ Higher Risk Individuals: Those with a history of cervical cancer, immunocompromised state, or certain exposures may need tailored screening — talk to your clinician.

🧠 Why These Guidelines Matter
Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening and follow-up. HPV infection causes nearly all cervical cancers, and modern screening focuses on detecting HPV or abnormal cells early — before cancer develops