Nevada Regional Medical Center

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month, and living with chronic discomfort shouldn't just be something you "learn to live with." Whether you are struggling with sciatic nerve pain, stiff joints, or persistent back and neck issues, untreated pain impacts everything from your sleep to your daily peace of mind.

At the NRMC Pain Management Clinic, our team provides targeted, non-surgical outpatient therapies—ranging from joint injections and nerve blocks to innovative cold-therapy treatments like iovera°—designed to treat the root source of your pain with minimal downtime.

You don’t have to travel far for relief; ask your primary care provider for a referral or call our team directly at (417) 448-3751 to take the first step toward getting your comfort and mobility back.

09/08/2026

Our next community 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 will occur on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 6 pm. 🩸🩸

Donors will receive an adorable otter t-shirt as well as 2 tickets to the Dickerson Park Zoo! 👇

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09/04/2026

Our clinics will be closed on Monday, Sept 7th in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday.

09/03/2026

🎉 Nevada Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome Michael D. Hubbard, D.O., Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, to our medical staff!

Starting September 10, 2026, Dr. Hubbard joins NRMC to provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care for Vernon County patients—helping you eliminate joint pain and reclaim active mobility close to home.

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Hubbard:
Dr. Hubbard brings over a decade of advanced orthopedic surgical expertise to our community. Dedicated to compassionate, individualized musculoskeletal care, he combines cutting-edge surgical methods with evidence-based non-surgical therapies. He has an extensive background serving civilian health systems as well as dedicated service as a U.S. military physician in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

🩺 Education & Credentials:
• Board Certified – American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS)
• Residency – Des Peres Hospital (St. Louis, MO)
• Medical School – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• U.S. Army Medical Corps Veteran
• Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish)

🏥 Clinical Specialties & Surgical Services:
• Total & Partial Joint Reconstruction (Hips, Knees, Shoulders & Ankles; complex revisions)
• Sports Medicine & Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery (ACL, meniscus & rotator cuff restorations)
• Acute Trauma & Advanced Fracture Management (Adult & pediatric)

📅 Now Scheduling Appointments!
Appointments are now being scheduled for Dr. Hubbard starting September 10, 2026.

📞 Call: (417) 667-3355
🌐 Visit: nrmchealth.com
📍 Location: Nevada Regional Medical Center | 800 S. Ash St., Nevada, MO 64772

09/03/2026

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓾𝓻𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂!
Our Emergency Department staff work hard to make sure your experience is the best it can be in stressful situations:
"The staff were in shift change & very busy, but they checked us in & did a great job with my child."
"Our doctor was kind & helped my child feel calm during treatment."
"Our nurse was amazing & extremely kind during care!"
"The best experience we could have had under the circumstances! Overall a 10 out of 10!"
"No waiting."
"The nurses were very professional & friendly. They were awesome; the doctor was awesome. He actually listened. I appreciated the staff very much."
"Normally this hospital scares me. This time I was actually impressed by the professional & courteous behavior."
"Very friendly doctor."
"Your care was great. I felt at ease & well care for - thank you."
"Very great."

09/02/2026

🌾 Protecting the Sounds of the Farm: Why Ag Hearing Loss Isn’t "Just Part of the Job"

Hearing loss is one of the most common—yet overlooked—occupational hazards in agriculture. Because inner-ear nerve damage happens gradually and painlessly, it’s easy to dismiss. But once those auditory cells are gone, they never grow back.

Permanent damage starts with sustained exposure at just 85 decibels (dB), a threshold shattered daily around the farm. Squealing livestock at feeding time can reach 110–115 dB (causing damage in under two minutes without protection), while grain dryers, augers, and open-cab tractors consistently blast between 90 and 115 dB.

The good news? Agricultural hearing loss is completely preventable with small, low-friction habits. Stash jars of foam earplugs inside every tractor cab, combine, utility vehicle, and shop entrance so protection is always within arm’s reach. Upgrading to electronic Bluetooth earmuffs allows you to take calls, listen to farm radio, and communicate safely while blocking out harmful engine roar.

Even simple equipment maintenance—like replacing rusted mufflers or tightening vibrating metal shields—can cut operating noise in half. A great rule of thumb: if you have to shout for someone an arm’s length away (about 3 feet) to hear you over equipment or livestock, you’re in the danger zone and need ear protection.

Don’t wait until conversations around the dinner table or children's voices become hard to understand. An annual hearing screening or baseline audiogram catches high-frequency loss early so you can protect your hearing and livelihood for decades to come.

Call Nevada Regional Medical Center at (417) 667-3355 to schedule a checkup or talk with your provider about preventative screenings.