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Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound)

We are getting gooder

04/27/2012 15:38

What does being recognized as the Joplin Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Small Business of the Year mean? It means the Joplin community is noticing ACCESS Family Care’s hard work, and noticing it in a big way. The things our employees do are what make a difference. Providing our patients...

I Like Challenges

04/20/2012 11:55

I like challenges. In southwest Missouri, especially around Neosho, we have lots of hills. I always “size them up” for a bicycle match. Taking a bike up some of these hills is a literal uphill climb that takes all you have in you to make it to the top. I love the feeling of success in mastering...

How to avoid becoming road-carpet on life's highway

04/06/2012 14:04

People often ask me, “Aren’t you scared to ride your bike on those narrow country roads?” The trill of riding overpowers worry about traffic. I’ve been fortunate to have had safe experiences, but while cars and trucks don’t necessarily frighten me, Squirrels certainly do. I think my fear began...

All Eyes on the Person Closing the Window Shade

03/23/2012 17:37

At a recent BNI meeting, as Lori was speaking, the sun rose just enough to send blinding light into the east side of The Civic where we were meeting. David went over and began to lower the shade and all our attention was on him and we totally lost what Lori was saying. Don’t get me wrong, Lori is...

The Downside of Holidays and How to Get the Upside

11/21/2011 09:40

Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays that bring a lot of excitement. Thanksgiving is pretty low-keyed compared to Christmas, but I think it’s special just for its simplicity. No big expectations—just get together to be thankful and eat a lot. We always approach these days with...

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Joplin Tornado Relief Updates

The Joplin Tornado: Laura’s story

07/27/2011 17:11

It’s been just over two months since the devastating EF5-rated tornado ripped a wide path through Joplin, and in that short amount of time, it’s amazing how much has been cleaned up. Nearly everyday I express my thankfulness that none of our employees lost their lives, even though four of...

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ACCESS Health Blog

Everyone Needs A Medical Home

07/30/2010 17:24

By Dr. Charles Bentlage, Medical Director A medical home, sometimes referred to as a health care home or a patient centered medical home, is a system in which a patient receives all of their primary medical care in one location, ideally from a practitioner who knows them and their health...