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         <description><![CDATA[2 LPN Positions - Anderson and Cassville/Full Time:
Will assistant with patient care and follow-up. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to provide quality patient care. A valid Missouri LPN license is required. Bilingual skills are a plus.
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         <title><![CDATA[Dental Assistant]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A full time Dental Assistant is needed for our Joplin clinic. Education and/or experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred, but will train the right candidate. The ability to work in a team setting is a must. Certification as a Dental Assistant is preferred. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plue.&nbsp; We recommend you take the NCRC+ assessment at the Career Center in Joplin or Monett.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recovery Room RN's  (PRN)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[We are seeking&nbsp; Registered Nurses with recovery room experience to recover patients, primarily children, following dental rehabilitation procedures under general anesthesia in a Joplin Outpatient facility. Individual must possess excellent observation skills and the ability to make quick and effective decisions. A valid Missouri RN license and CPR certification are required. Bilingual skills are a plus. This is a PRN position.
We recommend you take the NCRC+ assessment at the Career Center...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Health Center Supports Medicaid Expansion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Governor Nixon will be in Joplin tomorrow to promote expansion of Medicaid as part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.&nbsp; Since the Supreme Court ruled it’s not mandatory for states to provide the expansion and receive federal funds to do so, several states are taking a serious look at the Act.
ACCESS Family Care supports the expansion of Medicaid. ACCESS Family Care’s CEO, Don McBride, states, “About 40 percent of our 17,000 patients are covered by MO HealthNet.&nbsp; Just over 50...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Portable Dental Team at Anderson Middle School]]></title>
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	The Portable Dental Team will be at Anderson Middle School January 28th, 2013. Please call Kelly Paul at ACCESS Family Care, 417-451-9450 our Outreach Coordinator&nbsp;with any questions you might have.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Portable Dental Team at Rocky Comfort School]]></title>
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	The Portable Dental Team will be at Rock Comfort School January 14th - January 18th 2013. If you have any questions please contact Kelly Paul at ACCESS Family Care at 417-451-9450 our Outreach Coordinator.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS Family Care is the most dynamic place to work]]></title>
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	ACCESS Family Care is the most dynamic place to work. At least it has been for me. With health care delivery in constant change, and a promise and commitment to improve the health care of Americans, we employees of community health centers are enjoying the ride of our lives.

	I think that is part of what Alma Luevanos feels keeps her here at ACCESS. She is celebrating her 10 year anniversary with us and sees many more years with ACCESS. It is dynamic, exciting, and when you see the results...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Health Center Honors Employees]]></title>
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	Neosho, MO December 21, 2012— At the company’s annual Christmas Celebration December 20, ACCESS Family Care honored the following employees for completing five years of service with the company:

	Dr. Charles Bentlage, Tracy Gilstrap, Christy Hext, Amy Leeper, Sheila Long, Rebecca Otten, Kimberly Rhodes, Bianca Salas, Lorena Simmons, Sarah Smith, and Tracie Surridge.

	Alma Luevanos was also honored for completing her 10th anniversary with ACCESS Family Care.

	ACCESS Family Care (ACCESS),...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Mangler and Team]]></title>
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	The attached card was received today with a beautiful gift basket full of yummy food from a patient that was seen by Dr. Mangler in clinic yesterday.&nbsp; This was the patient's first visit to our clinic and after her visit she called to express her gratitude and delight with her experience.&nbsp; She was "amazed at how friendly and professional the entire staff was".&nbsp; She also commented that "Dr. Mangler was the best doctor I have ever been to".
	
	Bianca checked the patient in
	Ronda...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Jerry Jumper and Team]]></title>
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	Yesterday my daughter referred a friend to our Neosho Clinic. The patient (that has never been to our clinic before) called the Clinic at 1:30 and was calling my daughter a little after 3:00 after she had been seen. The patient said “the staff was so nice, they took her insurance, Dr. Jumper was great, and the Clinic was so clean!!”.&nbsp; The patient wanted an alternative to going to Urgent Care in Joplin since her Doctor in Neosho could not see her. The patient said that from now on if she...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS Gets the Silver]]></title>
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	ACCESS Family Care has been recognized as a 2012 Silver Level Clinical Quality Award recipient by the Missouri Primary Care Association (MPCA).

	&nbsp;

	Nine Performance Measures were utilized to determine award level: Diabetes Control (Good/Adequate Control and Uncontrolled), Hypertension Control, Childhood Immunizations, Cervical Cancer Screening, Weight Assessment/Counseling Adults, Weight Assessment/Counseling Children, Tobacco Use Assessment, and Tobacco...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[There are four things that are funny no matter what]]></title>
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	There are four things that are funny no matter what, and if you put them in certain settings—everyone laughs. A banana, a unicycle, a ukulele, and an egg are just funny things.

	The banana is probably funny because we associate it with monkeys and we think that is the only food a monkey ever eats. Monkeys in themselves are funny, or can be, but we’ll save monkey stories for another time. By the way, I met a monkey once who didn’t like bananas. She also contracted diabetes—not sure if there...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bicycle Tour to Benefit Underprivileged Children who need Dental Care]]></title>
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	ACCESS Family Care, Bicycle Specialists, and Harris Insurance Agency are sponsoring the Inaugural Trout Run Bicycle Century Tour, Saturday, September 22.&nbsp; Cyclists from across the area depart the Neosho National Fish Hatchery at 7:30am, for rides of various lengths, 20, 50 and the longest a 100 mile route to Cassville and back.

	Funds raised through this event provide dental care for underprivileged school children as well as benefit the Joplin Trail Coalition in maintaining area hiking...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS CEO Responds to Supreme Court Decision]]></title>
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	“Right now the dust is still settling on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Affordable Care Act,” said ACCESS Family Care’s CEO Don McBride, “Tomorrow we’ll still be serving patients as usual, providing them with the same high quality care we demonstrate through goals and outcomes. That will never change.”

	Last year, ACCESS exceeded chronic care measurement goals with its patients. 86% of diabetic patients and 81% of patients with cardiovascular disease were within...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Push it to the finish line!]]></title>
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	&nbsp;&nbsp;I read an email in the wee hours of the morning that has inspired me. It was all about finishing things. The writer said, “I want you to finish something today. Not tomorrow, but today.” He said finish anything, just find something to finish.

	All of us have those little “somethings” that just sit there. They aren’t important enough to pull our attention to them, but they sit there and they sit in our minds taunting, taking up space, and quietly nagging us.

	Maybe it’s something...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[We Are Improving Our Business]]></title>
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	We just finished two days of intense Billing Department Technical Assistance with HRSA’s consultant, John Church.&nbsp; He was thorough and exhausting. Before his on-site review, he visited with several key staff related to Billing and gathered lots of documents beforehand, and once here he gathered more. &nbsp;He expanded it to include a revenue cycle review and delved deep into our accounting. I want to report to you the initial exit review even though he is drafting a formal report that...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[I love culture!]]></title>
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	I love culture.

	For many people, culture is defined as fine food and fine music in a fine atmosphere. It really goes way beyond that. Culture is all about how we live, how we do things, and really, it’s about being. &nbsp;It’s really big and we tend to ignore big things when we can’t get our arms around them.

	Let’s take it down to something simple, like the relationship between Johnny and Susie. Johnny and Susie were next door neighbors all their lives. They grew up together, went to...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[HIT Essential to Disaster Support, Recovery]]></title>
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	WASHINGTON and NEW YORK – A new article titled, “An HIT Solution for Clinical Care and Disaster Planning: How One Health Center in Joplin, MO, Survived a Tornado and Avoided a Health Information Disaster,” by the Geiger Gibson /RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, was released today in the Online Journal of Public Health Informatics (OJPJI). It examines the experience of a community health...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[We are getting gooder]]></title>
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	&nbsp;

	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 with that “extra-mile” kindness and smile, working hard to make sure clinical goals, measurements, and procedures are accomplished and adhered to, working hard to increase access to the clinic so we...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[I Like Challenges ]]></title>
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	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 hills; I’m a glutton for challenges.

	We have a doozy of a challenge in healthcare, especially for providers like us with missions for serving the medically underserved. For Federally Qualified Health...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS’s Commitment to Quality Care]]></title>
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	ACCESS Family Care notes the performance results detailed in the April 17 Kaiser Health News report on the quality of care provided to the close to 1,200 federally funded health centers in the United States. The data provides a lot of positive information considering the rapid growth in patient care experienced by ACCESS over the past few years. Over a three year period we doubled the number of patient visits, with many of the new patients experiencing their first doctor visit or health care...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to avoid becoming road-carpet on life's highway]]></title>
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	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 with a picture of a squirrel caught up in the spokes of a bicycle I once saw in a bike shop.&nbsp; Whoever was on that bike did a nose plant or what cyclists call an “end-over.” When I come upon a...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Outreach Calendar]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Doctor is In!]]></title>
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	ACCESS Family Care’s newest clinic site is now open to serve area patients with their medical needs! The Neosho Clinic opened Monday, March 26 and began seeing patients Thursday the 29th.

	“Our Board of Directors has wanted to have a full-fledged clinic in Neosho for several years, so when Dr. Porter’s former office became available, they jumped at the opportunity to fulfill that dream,” states CEO Don McBride.

	Dr. Jerry Jumper, who has served ACCESS patients at the Anderson Clinic for a...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS Is Finalist for Prestigious Small Business Award]]></title>
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	The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that ACCESS Family Care is a finalist for the 2012 Small Business of the Year Award in the category of not for profit organization. The award winner will be selected based on information provided, a site visit at the Joplin Clinic, and interviews with various staff by a panel of judges.

	“It was an honor in itself just being nominated, but we found out today that we are also a finalist for the award,” states CEO Don McBride. Finalists are...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mercy Hospital Joplin donates X-ray equipment to ACCESS Family Care]]></title>
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	Midwest U.S. – Mercy Hospital Joplin is teaming up with ACCESS Family Care to provide X-ray services to patients.&nbsp; Mercy will donate X-ray equipment to ACCESS at a ceremony on March 30 at 10 a.m. at ACCESS Family Care located at 530 Maiden Lane, Joplin.&nbsp;

	The lack of X-ray equipment has created challenges for ACCESS providers and patients, especially in the wake of last year’s May 22 tornado.

	“We are excited to make this donation to ACCESS Family Care,” said Mercy Hospital Joplin...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[All Eyes on the Person Closing the Window Shade]]></title>
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	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 an excellent speaker and we always feel refreshed when she speaks, but David unknowingly stole our attention.

	What was it about that window shade that so distracted us?

	Then in last night’s board...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound) </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Allen Smith]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/dr-alan-smith/</link>
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	Dr. Smith,

	&nbsp;I want to thank you so much for helping me with my teeth. THis clinic and your great work has been a very big help to me.&nbsp; Your phone call to check on me after my first visit meant so very, very much!! I can't thank you enough!

	Much love,

	Signed by patient
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         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Downside of Holidays and How to Get the Upside]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/the-downside-of-holidays-and-how-to-get-the-upside/</link>
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	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.&nbsp; No big expectations—just get together to be thankful and eat a lot. We always approach these days with anticipation and great hope. Many of us will see family we haven’t seen for a while—perhaps all year, and that is what can be good or bad.

	The old saying “you can choose your friends but not your family”...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Joplin Tornado:  Laura’s story]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/the-joplin-tornado-lauras-story/</link>
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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 them completely lost their homes. I asked one of them, Laura, to share with me that experience.
“I had just taken a quick nap after church, and then later it was time for me to go pick up Yainer at the...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[A Text Message from the Night of the Tornado]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/a-text-message-from-the-night-of-the-tornado/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It’s been 7 weeks since the devastating Joplin tornado. So far, 158 people lost their lives, 8,000 properties were destroyed, and 5,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Lots of debris has been removed, but it still looks like a war zone. Some businesses have moved and are back up and functioning—many are not. Every time I drive to Joplin, it never ceases that my breath is taken away. The devastation is unimaginable. Pictures don’t capture the full scope of it, and I have been at a loss for words in...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[They Found Him in a Dumpster ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/they-found-him-in-a-dumpster-/</link>
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They found him in a dumpster. It was at a church near 7th and Maiden Lane, just blocks up from the EF5 tornado devastation that hit Joplin May 22. The morning after the tornado, a couple of church members were dumping stuff and found him there. He was a young man in his 20’s. He lost his wife and baby in the tornado. He wandered dazed and just crawled into the dumpster to cry and hide. &#160;The church took care of him.
The heart-rending stories are coming in; stories of survival, spared...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gov. Nixon’s remarks at the Joplin Community Memorial Service]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/gov-nixons-remarks-at-the-joplin-community-memorial-service/</link>
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Taylor Performing Arts Center - Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
May 29, 2011
Thank you, Pastor Gariss. To the families of those who were killed and injured; to the families of those who are still unaccounted for; to the people of Joplin who have endured this terrible tragedy; to the thousands of Missourians and citizens across the nation who have opened their hearts to help us heal; to the hundreds of firefighters and emergency responders who came without hesitation to climb over...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joplin]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/joplin/</link>
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The fatality total for the Joplin tornado was raised to 142. Our senior dentist, Dr. Leland  McCall, was called to Joplin to assist in identifying the remains of one of our dental patients. That’s tough, but he said doing so would help bring closure for an anxious family. It’s tough.
Ten Joplin private dental practices were destroyed. I don’t know how many medical offices were destroyed—I haven’t read a paper in days. All I know is what I get from the EOC or from KCRG Radio in Joplin. KCRG has...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Making a Difference in Tornado Ravaged Joplin]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/making-a-difference-in-tornado-ravaged-joplin/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Last night I was at the daily closing of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Joplin and I got to hear each department share their figures for the day. 12,000 Joplin residents were affected with 5,500 in the direct disaster area all with lost homes. 400 pets were rescued and over 100 were reunited with their owners. 4,000 tetanus vaccinations have been given out so far.
At the EOC, the Joplin Health Department Director, Dan Pekarek, announced that there will be a concern for mosquitoes with...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finally, a good weather day to manage tornado relief!]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/finally-a-good-weather-day-to-manage-tornado-relief-/</link>
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Today is the 6th day since the deadly tornado struck Joplin, Missouri. Yesterday was the best weather day we’ve had and the only one so far without any rain, but today promises rain in the afternoon.
Our health center’s Board of Directors met last night and Board President, Dr. Al Chapman, expressed his and the board’s deep appreciation and gratitude to all employees of ACCESS Family Care for their response and hard work during this disaster. Two board members weren’t able to attend...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Day 5 Joplin Tornado: Tetanus Vaccinations Running Low]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/day-5-joplin-tornado-tetanus-vaccinations-running-low/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
Yesterday we received word that our clinic in the Ozark Center was destroyed. Today I’ll contact our project officer to begin the deactivation process. This clinic was part of a state-initiative to cohabitate behavior health with primary care medicine. We placed a primary care provider in the Ozark Center’s behavioral health setting and they placed a behavioral health consultant in our clinic.
In visiting with my mom by phone yesterday I was able to give the devastation some perspective...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Day 4 of the Joplin Tornado Relief Effort]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/day-4-of-the-joplin-tornatod-relief-effort/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
SEMO Health Network CEO Cheryl White brought supplies, a generator, and staff and they whipped us into shape for disaster outreach. Cheryl has had lots of experience with this in managing disasters from tornados and floods. They gave our staff some guidance, suggestions, and resource contacts so we cold put together an outreach to the disaster victims. They were a tremendous blessing to us.
The day began sunny and promising. We needed relief from the incessant rain, but even with that...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Rains and Floods Add to Search and Rescue Misery]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/rains-and-floods-add-to-search-and-rescue-misery/</link>
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Yesterday was a long, hard day for everyone. Adding to the difficulty of the day has been the intermittent and sometimes only sporadic cell phone and texting capabilities which challenge communications tremendously.
&#160;The Joplin clinic site began today with a tornado warning which resulted in putting all staff and patients in the designated safe area until the storm could pass. This added a lot of stress to an already stressful and tired crew.
&#160;The rain has been relentless. Creeks and...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Joplin Tornado Relief Updates</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[A Thank You to Dr. Nelson and Staff]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/a-thank-you-to-dr-nelson-and-staff/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[via email:
Dr. Nelson and his staff gave me back a smile i thought i would never have again. And they gave me a better out look on life to . Thanks so much doc. see you soon . and i will bring wedding pictures. ]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Feedback from Patients</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Eventos Próximos ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/eventos-proximos-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;

    
    
        
            3/18/2011
            9:00
            CP Center Webb City&#160;
            Barniz de fluoruro
        
        
            3/29/2011
            9:30
            S. Joplin Head Start
            Barniz de fluoruro
        
        
            3/31/2011
            9:30
            Longview Head Start
            Barniz de fluoruro
        
        
            4/5/2011
            9:00
            Carl Junction Head Start
            Barniz de...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Invitation to Bid]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/invitation-to-bid/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[NVITATION TO BID
&#160;
PROJECT
A NEW FACILITY
FOR ACCESS FAMILY CARE
CASSVILLE,  MISSOURI
&#160;
PROJECT SCOPE
&#160;A New approximately 9,000 S.F. Medical/Dental facility, wood framed with veneer and E.I.F.S.&#160;&#160; Projects include site work, paving, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.&#160; 
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&#160;
BID RECEIVING
&#160;Sealed proposals for the construction including  the furnishing of all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for A  NEW FACILITY FOR ACCESS FAMILY CARE,...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Talking Points on House Appropriations Committee Proposal Impact on Health Centers ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/talking-points-on-house-appropriations-committee-proposal-impact-on-health-centers-/</link>
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• The House Appropriations Committee’s proposal includes $1.3 billion in cuts to Health  Center funding.
&#160;• This cut means eliminating health centers’ capacity to serve 11 million patients over the next year.
&#160;• This cut means ending funding for 127 new health centers in underserved districts across the country that have long waited for access to primary care and recently received funding.
&#160;• If enacted, these 127 new health centers would have to close their doors.
&#160;• This...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Using Social Media to Advocate Against the $1.3 Billion Cut]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/using-social-media-to-advocate-against-the-1-3-b-cut/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
Using Social Media to Advocate
Advocacy Alert Objective: Tweet and Facebook Members of Congress to tell them how you feel about proposed cuts to the Health Centers Program funding!
Twitter: Visit NACHC’s Members of Congress Twitter list to see if your U.S. Representative is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NACHC/members-of-congress or look up Members on TweetCongress.org.&#160; Even if your U.S. Representative isn’t on Twitter, you can still tweet to @SpeakerBoehner and @GOPLeader&#160;...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Advocacy:  Latest Advocacy Alerts</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Appropriations Committee has recommended a cut of $1.3 billion for Community Health Centers for this current fiscal year]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/appropriations-committee-has-recommended-a-cut-of-1-3-billion-for-community-health-centers-for-this-current-fiscal-year/</link>
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ACCESS Family,
Here we go with the political stuff. We've already dealt with State budget cuts, but cuts at the federal level will have a huge impact. Sorry to have to bring this news, but there is a chance to make a difference. As I've told most of you in orientations, the legislative piece of operating a FQHC is very important and responses from legislators' constituents are very effective.
&#160;Our new Congressman is Billy Long. I really don't know much about him, except he replaces Roy...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Advocacy:  Latest Advocacy Alerts</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joplin Medical:  Dr. Karen Porte]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/joplin-medical-dr-karen-porte/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
On a recent visit to Access Family Care I was asked to fill out an anonymous evaluation form and I was happy to do so, but it occurred to me that Access Family Care and particularly my physician, Dr. Karen Porte, deserved much more from me than an anonymous pat on the back.
Let me begin by saying that every contact with someone from Access Family Care has been positive - - I appreciate the excellent care I have received and professional way in which I have been treated whether for a regular...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Feedback from Patients</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[02 eating bread]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/a02-eating-bread/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[eating bread is good]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Personnel Policies </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[01 personnel rights]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/a01-personnel-rights/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[it's the right of everyone]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Personnel Policies </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Para la semana del 3 de Enero 2011 ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/para-la-semana-del-3-de-enero-2011-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160;
Para la semana del 3 de Enero 2011&#160;
&#160;
3 de Enero 2011
&#160;
Lunes:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Entrenamiento de Nuevos empleados - 8:00 – 5:00 -&#160;Administración&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 
&#160;
4 de Enero 2011
&#160;
Martes:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Junta de supervisores– 8:00 – 10:00...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Inreach Calendar</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Packing a Disaster Kit]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/packing-a-disaster-kit/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Emergency Preparedness  </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do Less to Be More:  The Infectious Path of Fusing with Getting it All Done]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/do-less-to-be-more-the-infectious-path-of-fusing-with-getting-it-all-done/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
I have felt the impact of other people’s anxieties over the course of the past couple of weeks in the form of feeling overwhelmed with getting it all done.&#160; I suppose that the holiday season magnifies our tendency to be and give all that we possibly can.&#160; “Human doings,” as I refer to this group of people, which includes me at times, engage in behavior that perpetuates an interesting cycle of self sabotage.&#160; As I have stepped back to observe the situation more closely, I have...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Contemplating Our Feelings Around the Expression and Integration of Love in Our Lives]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/contemplating-our-feelings-around-the-expression-and-integration-of-love-in-our-lives/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
There is much confusion today on the subject of love because we tend to limit ourselves to a single word to describe a concept that has such a broad range of interpretations.&#160; For example, when I say, "I love my children, I love my dog, I love ice cream, I love my job," I am not talking about love in a way that infers the same meaning.
So, what is love anyway? There are four Greeks words that are consistently used that describe love in a way that provides us with an expanded repertoire of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Moving In and Out of Connection]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/moving-in-and-out-of-connection/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
I tend to be a quiet person, somewhat of a loner, a bit reserved and generally understated.&#160; With that being said, however, I have learned over time, to take some risks in regard to socialization with people at work, others that I know in the community and with those who make up my “family” and friends.&#160; 
There are times when I find myself turning inward and introspective and other times when I am more gregarious, relaxed and “out there” interacting with people in all of the areas of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joplin Medical: WHNP Tina ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/joplin-medical-whnp-tina-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dearest Tina:
Thank you for being the first doctor in five years to belive in me and my pain and finding me the right doctors. I understand about the NP, however you beat the heck out of any doctor I've had to deal with in my 58 years. Thank you from the heart.
Thank you for all you do for everyone who as the pleasure of being in your care.
Ayor Anosh'ni (Love You) Navajo Style
patient signature]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joplin Medical: WHNP Tina ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-joplin-medical-whnp-tina-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dearest Tina:
Thank you for being the first doctor in five years to belive in me and my pain and finding me the right doctors. I understand about the NP, however you beat the heck out of any doctor I've had to deal with in my 58 years. Thank you from the heart.
Thank you for all you do for everyone who as the pleasure of being in your care.
Ayor Anosh'ni (Love You) Navajo Style
patient signature]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anderson Dental Patient Appreciation ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/anderson-dental/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[To all of you at ACCESS Family Care, we want to thank you for the pleasant experience we have had coming to your dental care. All of you are kind and friendly and make us feel at home and comfortable. We appreciate you very much and we pray God's blessing on you and all you do,
In Christian love,
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         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anderson Dental Patient Appreciation ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-anderson-dental/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[To all of you at ACCESS Family Care, we want to thank you for the pleasant experience we have had coming to your dental care. All of you are kind and friendly and make us feel at home and comfortable. We appreciate you very much and we pray God's blessing on you and all you do,
In Christian love,
patient signature]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anderson Dental:  Dr. Nelson and Staff]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/anderson-dental-dr-nelson-and-staff/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Nelson and Staff,
Thank you for your thoughtful and caring ways. You have given me back my smile. You guys go above and beyond, you make wat was a hard and difficult time, easier. Thank you so much for everything.
Just wanted
to let you know
how much
I appreciate
what you did
&#160;
patient signature]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anderson Dental:  Dr. Nelson and Staff]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-anderson-dental-dr-nelson-and-staff/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Nelson and Staff,
Thank you for your thoughtful and caring ways. You have given me back my smile. You guys go above and beyond, you make wat was a hard and difficult time, easier. Thank you so much for everything.
Just wanted
to let you know
how much
I appreciate
what you did
&#160;
patient signature]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sitting with Uncomfortable Feelings]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/sitting-with-uncomfortable-feelings/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
In the spirit of mindfulness lies many layers of possibilities within ourselves, more specifically, opportunities for personal growth and exploration.&#160; As I have begun my daily “power hour,” a time that I have set aside to be mindful in which I incorporate some type of physical exercise, meditation, reading, journaling or a combination of these things, I have come to know that some of the stresses that I have felt in my body in a physical way, primarily uneasiness and sometimes even...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sitting with Uncomfortable Feelings]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-sitting-with-uncomfortable-feelings/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
In the spirit of mindfulness lies many layers of possibilities within ourselves, more specifically, opportunities for personal growth and exploration.&#160; As I have begun my daily “power hour,” a time that I have set aside to be mindful in which I incorporate some type of physical exercise, meditation, reading, journaling or a combination of these things, I have come to know that some of the stresses that I have felt in my body in a physical way, primarily uneasiness and sometimes even...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dental Assistant-Joplin]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-dental-assistant-joplin/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Full-time position available. Applicants must have education/experience
as a&#160;Dental Assistant and possess the ability to work in a team setting.
Certification as a Dental Assistant is preferred but not required. Billingual skills are a plus.EOE]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[ACCESS at Camp Barnabas ]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-access-at-camp-barnabas-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
Access is one of the values of our health center. Compassion, access, respect, and excellence are the values that identify our organization, but when I think of access, there is no way one person can make “access” happen. This is one of those words that will only work when it’s in the team category. Everyone in the health center is involved in making access a successful reality.
Access to me is doing everything we possibly can to eliminate barriers that might impede patients from being...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound) </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[“The Lost Art of Mindfulness”--Practicing the Presence of You]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/the-lost-art-of-mindfulness-practicing-the-presence-of-you/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive,
you will see it."&#160; 
- Thich Nhat Hanh
&#160;“The Lost Art of Mindfulness”-Practicing the Presence of You
I went to Walmart last night to pick up a few things.&#160; As I walked through the front doors of the store, I became alarmingly aware of the fact that I had forgotten what was on my mental list of things to purchase.&#160; As I wandered through the store, feeling in a daze, as I often do, I realized...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[“The Lost Art of Mindfulness”--Practicing the Presence of You]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-the-lost-art-of-mindfulness-practicing-the-presence-of-you/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive,
you will see it."&#160; 
- Thich Nhat Hanh
&#160;“The Lost Art of Mindfulness”-Practicing the Presence of You
I went to Walmart last night to pick up a few things.&#160; As I walked through the front doors of the store, I became alarmingly aware of the fact that I had forgotten what was on my mental list of things to purchase.&#160; As I wandered through the store, feeling in a daze, as I often do, I realized...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR NEW MEDICAL FACILITY AT CAMP BARNABAS]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-groundbreaking-set-for-new-medical-facility-at-camp-barnabas/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
&#160;
GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR NEW MEDICAL FACILITY AT CAMP BARNABAS
&#160;
PURDY, Missouri (September 23, 2010) - A groundbreaking ceremony for Lauren’s WellHouse, a new health care facility at Camp Barnabas, is set for Friday, October 1 at 11:00 am. The 7,000 square foot complex is scheduled to be completed in May, 2011.
&#160;
In considering the $1.2 million structure, the camp board of directors believed it should do more than meet the needs of the growing camp...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Your Cup Half Empty or Half Full?]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/is-your-cup-half-empty-or-half-full-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
(What Do Perception and Choice Have to Do with Happiness and Other Helpful Hints about Weathering the Storms of Life)
What is happiness anyway?&#160; If you have ½ cup happy and ½ cup unhappy, does that equal “unhappy?”&#160; If your unhappiness seems overwhelming and you suddenly find yourself feeling the absence of joy does that really mean that you have no happiness in your life or has your perception of happiness just been altered in some way by an event which has temporarily blocked...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Your Cup Half Empty or Half Full?]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-is-your-cup-half-empty-or-half-full-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;
(What Do Perception and Choice Have to Do with Happiness and Other Helpful Hints about Weathering the Storms of Life)
What is happiness anyway?&#160; If you have ½ cup happy and ½ cup unhappy, does that equal “unhappy?”&#160; If your unhappiness seems overwhelming and you suddenly find yourself feeling the absence of joy does that really mean that you have no happiness in your life or has your perception of happiness just been altered in some way by an event which has temporarily blocked...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Compassion]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-compassion/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
Several years ago, our community board of directors crafted a set of values for our organization and one of the most important things I can do as the CEO is to make sure those values are standardized throughout the organization. Since more than half of our board members are consumers of our services, their approach is definitely from the patient’s perspective.
When I consider the word compassion I find it very easy to define. Basically, you can say it’s finding a need and meeting it. But to...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound) </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding Peace In the Midst of a Storm]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/finding-peace-in-the-midst-of-a-storm/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


If I have heard it once, I have heard it a million times, the voice of my wise father saying “the gift is in the struggle.” I have listened to the melody of this phrase more times than I care to remember throughout my life during periods in which I have grumbled about life’s trials and tribulations.&#160; 
“The gift is in the struggle, the gift is in the struggle, the gift is in the struggle.”&#160; This quote has become a mantra of sorts to me. Perhaps if I say it over and over and over...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding Peace In the Midst of a Storm]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-finding-peace-in-the-midst-of-a-storm/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


If I have heard it once, I have heard it a million times, the voice of my wise father saying “the gift is in the struggle.” I have listened to the melody of this phrase more times than I care to remember throughout my life during periods in which I have grumbled about life’s trials and tribulations.&#160; 
“The gift is in the struggle, the gift is in the struggle, the gift is in the struggle.”&#160; This quote has become a mantra of sorts to me. Perhaps if I say it over and over and over...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[“Words of Encouragement Change People”]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/words-of-encouragement-change-people/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


I was reminded this morning, as I am on many days here at Access, that I am surrounded by so many wonderful and encouraging people.&#160; I look forward to coming to work and can always count on being inspired by one or many of you in a single day.&#160; Your kind words, smiles and generously shared wisdom always brighten my day and hold me accountable to pay forward to someone else the valuable gift of kindness that you have so graciously given to me.&#160;&#160; I am always inspired by you...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Weekly Thoughts for the Ya Ya’s (The Sisterhood)…. (And the Brother’s of the Sisterhood)</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[“Words of Encouragement Change People”]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-words-of-encouragement-change-people/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


I was reminded this morning, as I am on many days here at Access, that I am surrounded by so many wonderful and encouraging people.&#160; I look forward to coming to work and can always count on being inspired by one or many of you in a single day.&#160; Your kind words, smiles and generously shared wisdom always brighten my day and hold me accountable to pay forward to someone else the valuable gift of kindness that you have so graciously given to me.&#160;&#160; I am always inspired by you...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medical Director Receives State's Top Honor]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-medical-director-receives-states-top-honor/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[



Dr. Charles Bentlage, Medical Director for ACCESS Family Care, is the recipient of the 2010 Samuel U. Rodgers Achievement Award. This award annually honors the designee for their commitment to increasing access for the uninsured and underinsured in Missouri, for their public service in helping communities, and for their commitment to the community health center model of providing quality health care.
“I can say that receiving this award is an unexpected honor and I accept it with humility...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celebrating National Community Health Center Week]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-celebrating-national-community-health-center-week/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From Senator Kit Bond's Blog:&#160;



August 13, 2010
No doubt, just like last summer, during these “dog days” of August, people across Missouri will be talking about health care.&#160; While there will be much important, and vocal debate, Missourians should be proud of the health care safety net our state created many years ago.
&#160;While serving as Governor of Missouri, I was approached by health-care leaders across Missouri with an innovative approach for providing health care to...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Site Supervisor-Cassville]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-site-supervisor-cassville/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As a key member, you will join a Team who is dedicated to providing health care to the underserved in our community.&#160; This individual must hold a valid Missouri LPN or RN license and must have supervisory and clinical experience.&#160; The ideal candidate must be able to maintain positive working realtionships with other professionals, staff, and the public.&#160; The Site Supervisor is responsible for coordinationg and supervising the day to day activities of the clinic.&#160; Bilingual...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Opportunities</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[What do you want your tag to say about you?]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-what-do-you-want-your-tag-to-say-about-you-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[



Some people will probably think I’m weird about this, and I’m sure some folks are pretty convinced of my weirdness, but I find cemeteries interesting. Now, I’m really not a cemetery stalker who creeps around by moonlight among a maze of headstones—I don’t find that amusing at all. But, there are a couple of cemeteries along some bike rides I take and occasionally I’ll stop to read names, dates, and any other inscriptions.
Honestly, I value life very much and I consider everyday a gift from...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Everyone Needs A Medical Home]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/everyone-needs-a-medical-home/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


&#160;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 history. A bond of trust, the practitioner-patient relationship develops between the patient and their personal practitioner. Responsibility for care and care coordination resides with the patient’s...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Everyone Needs A Medical Home]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-everyone-needs-a-medical-home/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[


&#160;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 history. A bond of trust, the practitioner-patient relationship develops between the patient and their personal practitioner. Responsibility for care and care coordination resides with the patient’s...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Health Center Rates High in Key Health Measures]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-health-center-rates-high-in-key-health-measures/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[





&#160;Recently received data for 2009 reveals that ACCESS Family Care (ACCESS) rates higher than state and national averages on key healthcare measures. CEO Don McBride states, “This shows what we have believed all along, as a community health center, we are doing a good job serving the health care needs of our communities.”
The Uniform Data Systems (UDS) report is a compilation of healthcare outcome data from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) across the state and nation. 77% of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[State PRIMO Loan Repayment Cut]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-state-primo-loan-repayment-cut/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We just received notice that as a budget cutting move for the state, the PRIMO Loan Repayment program is cut. Following is the email:
Due to the current state budget  shortfalls, the Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri (PRIMO) funds  allocated for student loans and professional loan repayment have been withheld.  As a result the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health will not be issuing  PRIMO loans/loan repayment this year.&#160; Notification letters will be sent to all  individuals...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Doing the Right Thing]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-doing-the-right-thing/</link>
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It’s really about doing the right thing. You really can’t do the right thing until you clearly know what that is. That’s why we have a strong mission here at ACCESS Family Care.
“We are committed to improving the heath of the medically underserved of greater southwest Missouri through direct services and collaborative efforts.”
That’s a great mission to be proud of. It focuses us on what we are about and it gives us direction on what we are to do. I often like to summarize it by saying, “we...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>es-Digging Deeper with Don (How to look more profound) </category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medical Providers]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/medical-providers/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Yvonne Agius, Family Practice
Dr. Yvonne Agius has been Board Certified in Family Medicine since 2003. Dr. Agius graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999. She has been practicing medicine in southwest Missouri since 2002. Dr. Agius and her husband have a son. Other interests include raising Nubian Dairy Goats and organic gardening.
&#160;
Dr. Brian Basham, Family Practice
&#160;
Dr. Charles H. Bentlage, Medical Director
&#160;
Dr. Charles Bentlage joined...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Our Providers</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Doctores]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-medical-providers/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	&nbsp;

	
	


	&nbsp;

	&nbsp;

	Dr. Charles H. Bentlage, Medical Director

	Dr. Charles Bentlage joined ACCESS Family Care in August, 2007 as part time Medical Director. Dr. Bentlage served in various capacities retiring from Freeman Health Systems as Chief Medical Officer. He is very active in the community serving on several boards and is committed to providing access to good quality health care for the un-insured and underinsured of southwest Missouri.

	&nbsp;

	Janie Burleson,...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Nuestros Proveedores</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dental Providers]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/dental-providers/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[ David DeTar, DDS
&#160;
Kaitlin Dietz, DDS
 Enjoys  dentistry and wants to go on an African safari and then travel to Israel  to participate in an archeological dig. 


KC Dietz, DDS
Dr. Dietz says  the best thing that ever happend to him was getting married to Dr.  Kaitlin Dietz. 


Brandon Hedgecock, DDS
Dr. Brandon Hedgecock considers El  Paso, Texas to be his home town. He graduated with a Bachelors degree  in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was also a  member of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <category>Our Providers</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dentistas]]></title>
         <link>http://www.accessfamilycare.org/news/es-dental-providers/</link>
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	Leland McCall, D.D.S., Dental Director

	Dr. McCall had his own dental practice in Anderson, Missouri before starting work with Ozark Tri-County Health Care in July of 2003 at the Mary Ann Bradley Dental Clinic (Ozark Dental). He graduated from Aurora High School and then attended Drury College in Springfield. He then moved to Kansas City to finish his education in dentistry at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry. 

	Dr. McCall is married and has three children, a daughter, and a...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Health  Center Doubles Capacity over Two Years]]></title>
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“ACCESS Family Care has doubled in its capacity to serve patients,” stated the health center’s grant writer, Rhonda Savage at a recent Board of Director’s Strategic Planning event. “Between 2007 and 2009, you doubled patient visits—that is phenomenal growth,” she added.
 The event, last April 24, was designed to inform the Board of Director’s of ACCESS Family Care (ACCESS) of upcoming changes to healthcare as a result of the new reform and to emphasize the expectations that the Bureau of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[McDonald County Group Works to Reduce Teen Pregnancy]]></title>
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ACCESS Family Care (ACCESS) is working together with the McDonald County Health Department, McDonald County Schools, and other entities to strategically reduce the teen pregnancy rate in McDonald County.
 “Our federal review last fall noted that McDonald County had a noticeably higher pregnancy rate than did the counties surrounding it,” commented Don McBride, CEO of ACCESS. The county’s rate of 39.1 per 1,000 pregnancies is higher than the state average of 28.5 according to data supplied by...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[State Cuts Affect Patient Care]]></title>
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“Our main concern is that with the economy still struggling and many people still losing jobs and their health insurance that the need for our services will increase,” comments ACCESS Family Care’s Executive Director, Don McBride regarding recent cuts recommended by the House Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health and Social Services when they voted to zero out the $9.5 million for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Representative David Sater of the 68th District is...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fighting a Hidden Disease]]></title>
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Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, starts out small and silent, but over time it can develop into an expensive, incurable and life-threatening condition. The disease is the ninth leading killer of Missourians and becomes more common every year.

That’s why local doctors at ACCESS Family Care have joined the nonprofit Primaris in an effort to improve treatment and screening for those at high risk of developing CKD.

“CKD is the slow, progressive loss of kidney function. It begins with hidden...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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