CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency

08/26/2026

Special thanks to our very own FMCC BHC, Eli Troutwine, for bringing in her therapy dog, Goose, for the residents and faculty to enjoy! She also presented to our FMOP group about substance use disorders during our weekly Behavioral Health academics while Goose helped us be well.

08/25/2026

Enjoy an easy evening guided float at Lake Springfield from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18.

Our local Walk With A Doc chapter is partnering again with our friends at The Park Board Outdoor Initiatives for another Kayak With A Doc. Learn about the health benefits of being active outdoors, as well as paddling tips from our Outdoor Initiatives experts.

The event is free and open to the public for people ages eight and up. Those between the ages of eight and 17 must have an adult with them.

Meet at the main boat ramp by the blue tarp. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are included for those who register. Equipment is limited, so registration is required. If you bring your own kayak, paddle, and life jacket, you may bypass registration. Bring friends and family with you and join the float!

08/25/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Andrew Farrell!

08/23/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Brett Stinogel!

08/22/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Brady Garmon!

08/20/2026

Nothing says "Welcome" like a phlebotomy workshop, right? Welcome, Dr. Lee - we are glad you have joined our faculty!

08/19/2026

We hope anyone in healthcare, in any role, who is interested in nature as medicine will join for this presentation and guided hike with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Free CME is available for physicians and APPs.
Space is limited! Registrations will close on 8/23.
Our own Dr. Kristi Crymes is presenting at this event, along with CoxHealth FMR graduate, Nichole Norgard-Carnahan.
Our menu (provided by Rachael West with Springfield Community Gardens/Eating the Ozarks and sponsored by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine):
1. Mini Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes: Lion's mane mushrooms with herbs and seasonings, pan-seared until golden.
2. Sorghum-blistered Shish*to Peppers: Shish*tos finished with sorghum and flaky salt.
3. Peach and Black Walnut Upside-down Cake: Late-summer peaches, honey/sorghum and Missouri black walnuts baked into a sheet cake.

08/18/2026

We have the best faculty members!

Krystal Foster, MD, will address Women’s Health Procedures Pain Management at the Midwest Women’s Health Symposium, exploring practical approaches to recognizing and managing pain during procedures.

Pain management is an important part of patient-centered care—and having the right strategies can make a meaningful difference in the patient experience.

Join us August 28–29 in Springfield for two days of practical women's health education. Don’t miss your chance to register!

Learn more: mo-afp.org/symposium

08/17/2026

This photo is from 1994 - the FMR/FMCC staff, outside the Medical Tower, looking at the west side of Cox North. So much has changed in 32 years. Notice that all the men are wearing ties! Do you see anyone you know?

08/14/2026

Today, for Wellness Friday with our inpatient team, we took time to step away to the pond and be intentional about noticing the small things around us.

Each group chose one simple item to focus on, and everyone painted their own version of that same thing. The goal wasn't to create a perfect painting (although we have some talented artists!), rather, it was to pause, appreciate the beauty in the small and ordinary things, and notice how differently each of us sees the world.

What small, ordinary thing can you pause to notice and appreciate today?

- Lindsay