Drury University Panther ClinicA CoxHealth clinic on the campus of Drury University opened for business Aug. 12 in Weiser Gym. Housed in former locker room space, the Panther Clinic is staffed by CoxHealth family nurse practitioner
Helen Oke-Thomas and office assistant Cassandra Garcia. School officials said full-time day students and international students are eligible for health services, as well as faculty, staff and their dependents who are covered by Drury’s health plan. Services at no cost to students include physicals and treatment for common colds, sore throats and allergies. Oke-Thomas said there is a fee for additional services, such as lab tests, and flu and tetanus shots, which are usually billed through insurance. Hours: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (417) 873-6300. Web:
Drury.edu/healthservicesMurney Associates, Realtors-Team 24/7Murney Associates Realtors agencies Team 24/7 and Martin House Team merged Aug. 26 to operate under the Team 24/7 name. From its 1625 E. Primrose St. office, the combined group comprises nine team members working in the Springfield, Branson and Joplin markets. The move enables 70-year-old real estate agent
David Martin to transition to part-time work. “Real estate is such a digital operation these days, I will be able to correspond with my clients, but still have the confidence of boots on the ground,” said Martin, who is now partner-owner with Team 24/7 founder
Kim Gaisford. No money changed hands in the merger. Hours: 24/7 daily. Phone: (417) 575-8639. Web:
Team24-7Realtors.comMidwest Cremation and Funeral Services LLCThe Blackwell family opened Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services LLC on Aug. 1 at 2026 W. Woodland St. in the Battlefield Business Center. Funeral Director
Missy Blackwell said the company specializes in cremations and also offers memorial and graveside services, out-of-town transportation and anatomical donation services. Blackwell, who most recently worked for Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, owns the business with her father,
Ron, an embalmer of nearly 50 years, and mother, Shelley. The company’s 1,750-square-foot space, leased for three years from landlord Paul Cox, includes a chapel for up to 50 guests. Cremations start at $845, Missy Blackwell said, and a graveside service with a standard casket is $1,995. Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services buys from casket vendor Batesville Services in Indiana, as well as several urn vendors to offer clients hand-blown glass art or jewelry pieces to store loved one’s ashes. Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Phone: (417) 890-1475. Web:
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