Texas County Memorial Hospital

11/19/2025

Welcome to the world beautiful little Iris Delilah June! Her proud parents are Sara and Zachery of Houston. Iris was delivered on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:48 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 inches long.

"Dr. Benoist was great for everything, including my prenatal care," Sara said. "She is an awesome doctor, a great listener, and always does what she can to help out. I love my experience at TCMH!"

Thank you, Sara and Zachery, for choosing Dr. Benoist and the TCMH obstetrics staff for the prenatal care of your precious daughter. We wish you endless joy with the newest addition to your sweet family.

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11/18/2025

We are happy to announce that Gina Pursifull, licensed practical nurse at our Licking Clinic, is a DAISY Award nominee at TCMH. The DAISY Award honors excellent clinical skills, leadership, extreme patient care, and compassion.

Tricia Breedlove, a TCMH patient, nominated Gina for the award.

"I have recently begun wound care treatment at the Licking Clinic and have been amazed at how quickly a bond of friendship has formed between myself and the wonderful people there," Tricia said. "Gina's warm demeanor and caring nature have comforted me in ways I cannot fully describe. Anxieties are commonplace with situations like mine, but her loving personality disspells anxieties with every visit. And that is why I whole-heartedly recommend Gina for this award."

Congratulations, Gina, on your well-deserved nomination! Thank you for providing exceptional care for our patients. We are grateful to have you as a valued member of our TCMH Licking Licking. Keep being amazing!


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11/18/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join us for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa and The Grinch on Tuesday, December 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at the hospital. Capture the joy with photos available for $5 for a printed 4x6 copy, or feel free to bring your own camera to cherish the moment! This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to share their Christmas wishes with Santa and The Grinch, receive a special treat, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and have fun. We look forward to celebrating the spirit of the season with all of you!


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11/17/2025

We are incredibly thankful to the life-saving heroes who donated blood at the hospital on Friday! CBCO registered 38 donors and collected 29 usable units. Your generous contributions will be a source of hope, saving many lives!

Give Blood....Save Lives!


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11/17/2025

Welcome to the world handsome little Orrin William! His proud parents are Patricia and Tilden of Houston. Orrin was delivered by Tricia Benoist, MD, family medicine and obstetrics physician, on Monday, October 27, at 8 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Orrin joins big sisters, Allie, 23, and Kiara, 16. Dr. Benoist also delivered Kiara!

"We were highly satisfied," Patricia said. "Everything was perfect!"

Thank you, Patricia and Tilden, for choosing Dr. Benoist and the TCMH obstetrics staff for your prenatal care and the delivery of your son. We wish you immense joy with the newest addition to your family.

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11/17/2025

Dear Lord,

The world is full of promises that will only leave us empty, but our hope in You will never disappoint. Please help us to set our hope on You today.

Amen


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11/14/2025

TCMH was honored to welcome our esteemed legislative leaders and candidates for a visit and tour of our healthcare system on Wednesday.

During their visit, legislators and candidates met with hospital leadership to discuss legislative priorities and key challenges in advancing and sustaining high-quality healthcare services at TCMH.

We sincerely appreciate the time they invested, the collaborative dialogue we shared, and the mutual understanding that emerged—laying the foundation for meaningful progress. These efforts will greatly benefit our hospital, our healthcare providers, and, most importantly, the communities we proudly serve.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their continued dedication and support, and we look forward to future opportunities to work together in strengthening rural healthcare.

Pictured in the first photo front left to right: Grant Wilson, Rep to US Congressman Jason Smith; Linda Pamperien, TCMH CFO; State Representative Lisa Durnell; State Senator Hudson; State Representative Bennie Cook.
Back left to right; Hannah Kelly, Missouri State Senate candidate; Courtney Owens, TCMH CNO; State Representative Don Mayhew; Bill Bridges, TCMH CEO; Rob Monsees, MHA VP of Legislative Affairs; Joe Steelman, Missouri State Senate candidate; Jeff Gettys, TCMH Foundation director of projects.
Also present and not pictured: Mary Beth Luna Wolf, MHA VP of Legal and Legislative Policy.


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11/14/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU TO HELP SAVE LIVES!

You are invited to participate in the upcoming blood drive, which will be held on Friday, November 14, from ‼️10 a.m. to 4 p.m.‼️at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at the hoYou are invited to participate in the upcoming blood drive, which will be held on Friday, November 14, from ‼️10 a.m. to 4 p.m.‼️at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at the ho .

Donors participating in the blood drive will receive a free Chiefs t-shirt while supplies last. Additionally, donors can enter to win two tickets to a Chiefs game along with a parking pass!

Although appointments are not mandatory, we encourage you to schedule in advance to secure your spot and minimize potential wait times. To schedule, please call 417-217-5006.

The selfless act of blood donation can make a significant impact in the lives of others. Thank you for considering participating in this life-saving endeavor.

Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a “Go the Extra Yard” blood drive on Friday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Blood Center […]

11/13/2025

TCMH was proud to partner with our community to support Houston High School's Health Occupations Students of America during their mass casualty drill yesterday. The students did an outstanding job portraying a car accident and its related injuries. This exercise was invaluable, as it emphasized the importance of being prepared to respond quickly and effectively in real-life mass casualty situations.

Special thanks to Candace Mize, RN, BSN, from our emergency department; Frank Steelman, EMS director; and Jason Steelman, EMS, for their efforts in coordinating the ambulance service and emergency room personnel to ensure a proper response.


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11/12/2025

Happy Perioperative Nurses Week to this amazing team! We appreciate how dedicated you are to caring for patients before, during, and after surgery.

Your commitment to patient care is impressive. You connect with patients, families, doctors, and other healthcare staff to ensure everyone feels comfortable and receives the best care. Whether you're in the operating room as scrub nurses or working with patients before and after surgery, you always provide the right information for healing and care.

Our perioperative nurses are key advocates for patients. You solve problems well and pay attention to critical details that help patients recover. We are truly thankful for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Pictured from left: Jerry Pursifull, RN; Terri Combs, RN; Aaron Shuman, director of surgery; Kim Jordan, RN; and Jaydra Johnson, RN.


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11/12/2025

We are happy to welcome these five new coworkers to our TCMH family!

~Randi Wallace - Housekeeping Aide - Part-time
~Kristi Rowland - Home Health/Hospice Aide - PRN
~Nathan Ashburn - Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical-Surgical - Full-time
~Haley Bunch - Registered Technologist-ARRT-CT/Radiology - Full-time
~Kristy Russell - Receptionist/Cabool Clinic - Full-time

We are excited to have you all as an important part of TCMH! WELCOME!


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11/11/2025

TCMH proudly honors our Veterans, celebrating their bravery and the pride with which they served our nation. The courage, sacrifice, and strength displayed by our Veterans inspire us all. We owe them our deepest respect and gratitude for their selfless service in safeguarding our freedom. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them for their invaluable contributions.


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