Ellett Memorial Hospital

Ellett Memorial Hospital Ellett Memorial Hospital is a 12 bed Critical Access Hospital In Appleton City, MO
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We offer the following services:
- Ambulance Service
- Radiology including 16 slice CT scanner and mobile MRI once a week
- Emergency Room Services 24 hours a day
- Laboratory Services
- Inpatient Services
- Outpatient Services
- Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy
- Swing Bed
- Free Van transportation to and from our hospital and clinics

Our Outpatient Department has the

following clinics available:
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- GI Clinic - Upper and Lower Endoscopy

We are pleased to announce Darletta Fijal - Laboratory MLT as our August 2026 Employee of the Month! Congratulations Da...
07/29/2026

We are pleased to announce Darletta Fijal - Laboratory MLT as our August 2026 Employee of the Month! Congratulations Darletta Fijal!!!

Darletta's write-up is below to share some of the ways she has shown her HEART and DEDICATION:

H – This employee is the first to admit when a mistake was made and what was done to correct it.
E – This employee goes above expectation to provide comfort to patients, family, and coworkers.
A – I can always rely on this employee to do what is asked or what they say they will do.
R – This employee refused to speak badly about any coworker or patient. They are a constant professional.
T – This employee steps in whenever asked to help coworkers cover shifts or complete tasks.

I would like to nominate this employee for EOM. They consistently show what teamwork should be. They are willing to work extra shifts when call-ins arise. They assist with picking up extra tasks within the department to help achieve compliance for the entire organization. Their attendance is impeccable, ensuring they arrive on time and rarely miss any days, even when they don’t feel well. They are ALWAYS busy, never slowing down, always finding another task that can be completed. They always stay friendly and professional no matter the situation, making patients feel at ease and co-workers feel heard, appreciated, and taken care of. This employee truly is the example of HEART that makes Ellett an amazing place to work.

Congrats again Darletta! Thank you for all you do! We are so happy that you are part of the Ellett family!

August 2026 EMH Outpatient Specialty Clinic ScheduleFor questions or scheduling, please call the EMH Outpatient Clinic a...
07/29/2026

August 2026 EMH Outpatient Specialty Clinic Schedule

For questions or scheduling, please call the EMH Outpatient Clinic at 660-476-2111*

*Some clinics require a referral from your primary care provider

07/28/2026

More heroes at the airport working for our community.

UV Safety Awareness Month takes place every July and is an annual reminder to protect your skin and eyes from harmful ul...
07/28/2026

UV Safety Awareness Month takes place every July and is an annual reminder to protect your skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, as skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US.

How can you practice UV Safety?
Daily Sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, applying it 15 to 30 minutes before heading out and reapplying every 2 hours.
Time Your Activities: The sun's UV rays are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Limit direct sun exposure during this window and seek shade when possible.
Cover Up: Clothing is highly effective at stopping UV rays. Opt for UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) clothing, wear wide-brimmed hats (with at least a 3-inch brim), and wear UV400-rated sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Check the UV Index: Monitor the daily Environmental Protection Agency UV Index Guide to see exactly how strong the sun's rays are in your local area and adjust your precautions accordingly.

Self Exams
It is recommended to perform regular/monthly self skin exams at home and look for the ABCDE's of melanoma:

Asymmetry: One half of the spot does not match the other half.
Border: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.
Color: The spot has multiple colors or shades.
Diameter: The spot is larger than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser).
Evolving: The spot is changing in size, shape, or color.

If you are at a higher risk, you should get annual total-body skin exams. You are at higher risk if you have:
-A personal or family history of melanoma
-Many moles (more than 40) or atypical moles
-Fair skin, blond or red hair, and a history of blistering sunburns
-An organ transplant or a weakened immune system

This summer is a great time to schedule a skin cancer screening with dermatology PA, Dylan Timmerman at the AC Rural Health Clinic. To schedule an appointment, call the EMH Outpatient Clinic at 660.476.2111.

07/27/2026

We want you! Go to ellettmemorial.com/careers to apply today!

We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to those who graciously donated at our Community Blood Center Blood ...
07/24/2026

We want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to those who graciously donated at our Community Blood Center Blood Drive today. 🙏😁

Thanks to you we were able to exceed our goal of 25 donations with a total of 26 blood donors. 👏🏻🎉

Community Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for more than 60 years. Community Blood Center needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 200,000 pints annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals. Thank you for doing your part to help them reach their collection needs! 🩸

07/22/2026

We are hiring! Go to ellettmemorial.com/careers to view our open positions and apply! Join a fantastic team of talented individuals dedicated to providing quality medical care in a rural setting.

Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) is an allergy to a sugar, commonly known as alpha-gal, that is found in most mammals. AGS typi...
07/21/2026

Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) is an allergy to a sugar, commonly known as alpha-gal, that is found in most mammals. AGS typically develops after a tick bite from the Lone Star Tick. It was first described in 2009 and is poorly understood within the medical community due to its recent discovery and its varied and atypical presentation. With AGS, reactions to alpha-gal are often severe and sometimes fatal. Alpha-gal allergic reactions can occur after exposure to:
-Mammalian meats, organs, and blood
-Dairy products, gelatin, and other foods derived from mammals
-Foods that contain mammalian byproducts
-Drugs, medical products, personal care, household and other products with mammalian ingredients
-Products containing carrageenan, which isn’t from a mammal, but which contains the alpha-gal epitope
-Flounder eggs

Symptoms of Alpha Gal Syndrome vary widely but generally affect the skin, GI tract, and respiratory system.
Skin Reactions: Itchy rash, hives, or swelling of the lips, tongue, eyelids, and throat.
Digestive Issues: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, and heartburn.
Respiratory Problems: Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
Severe Reactions: A dangerous drop in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, and anaphylaxis
Gut-Only Distress: Many patients only have severe stomach pain, nausea, or diarrhea. They never get a skin rash. This mimics conditions like IBS.
Heart Reactions: Up to 40% of patients experience tachycardia (fast heartbeat).
Joint Pain: Research shows that higher antibody levels linked to AGS are tied to increased joint aching, pain, and stiffness.

AGS Treatment:
Currently, there is no cure or treatment for AGS. People with AGS need to avoid foods and other products that contain alpha-gal in order to prevent allergic reactions. Exactly which foods and products to avoid depends on individual tolerance level. Since additional tick bites can make AGS allergic reactions worse, avoiding the ticks that can trigger AGS, like the Lone Star Tick, may help keep reactions from getting worse. If additional tick bites are avoided, with time, reactions may become less severe or even go into remission, but there is no guarantee of this.

Blood and its components can be used to assist with many medical procedures. People who have been in car accidents and ...
07/19/2026

Blood and its components can be used to assist with many medical procedures. People who have been in car accidents and have suffered massive blood loss may require transfusions of more than 50 pints or more of red blood cells. Cancer, transplant, trauma, and open-heart surgery patients require platelet transfusions to survive.

Please share your gift of life with local hospital patients who need it by donating at the next Community Blood Center blood drive. The blood drive will be held by Ellett Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 23rd from 2:00 - 6:00 pm in the Outpatient Clinic. To make an appointment online, visit savealifenow.org/group and use group code: EG2B. For additional details, contact Kayla Orear at 660-476-5214 or Julie Grubb at 6600-476-5242.

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610 N Ohio Street
Appleton City, MO
64724

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