Guest columnist Erica Gaynor: "Although one can’t control the factors driving health care costs, becoming an informed health care consumer can help manage expenses more effectively."

A relocation to Nixa from Republic and a rebranding occurred for Aspen Elevated Health; Kuick Noodles LLC opened; and Phelps County Bank launched a new southwest Springfield branch.

Details are scant as hiring, services are yet to launch a year after announcement.

Panelists share rewards, need for caution with technology.

County Government Plaza, which will house many Christian County offices, has three commercial sites remaining for purchase.

Tina Lehr is tapped as the health system's vice president of operations.

This new single-story dialysis and nephrology center, under construction just west of Citizens Memorial Hospital’s medical campus, will include patient care areas, labs and office space.

Paid sick leave now in effect statewide.

Nicki Gamet is tapped to succeed Marie Moore, who recently was promoted within the health system.

Aaron Light is promoted to the role effective this summer.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, health care, nonprofit and real estate.

The Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center partner was appointed this month by the governor.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute awards funding to the health system.

The Be Well Bell is designed to draw attention to behavioral health care resources.

Dr. Curtis P. Schreiber serves as a speaker at the 2025 International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders.

Dame Chiropractic LLC emerged as the new name of Harshman Chiropractic Clinic LLC with the purchase of the business; Leo Kim added a second venture, Keikeu LLC, to 14 Mill Market; and Mercy Springfield Communities opened its second primary care clinic in Ozark.

Gov. Mike Kehoe announces selection of Brooks Miller and Dr. Tom Prater for eight-year terms.

Kristy Carter joins Jordan Valley Family Health Foundation after her recent exit from Least of These.

Mat Gass is promoted to the role, while C.J. Davis continues to lead parent company.