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At Ozark Total Healthcare, we go beyond delivering exceptional care—we shape the conversations that move healthcare forward. Drawing on our multidisciplinary expertise and deep regional roots, we publish data‑driven perspectives, actionable best practices, and reflective commentary that help providers, families, and communities navigate an ever‑evolving landscape. Welcome to the place where compassion meets cutting‑edge insight—your front row seat to how Ozark turns knowledge into better outcomes for everyone we serve.

 

 

 

 

Who Qualifies for Diabetic Shoes (and Does Insurance Cover Them?)

Who Qualifies for Diabetic Shoes (and Does Insurance Cover Them?)

Fort November 3, 2025

For individuals living with diabetes, protecting your feet is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. The good news is that most people with diabetes qualify for diabetic shoes, and in many cases, insurance or Medicare will cover them.

At Ozark Medical Equipment, we help you understand your eligibility, handle the paperwork, and ensure you are fitted with shoes that feel good, look good, and keep your feet healthy.

How Diabetic Shoes Help Prevent Foot Problems and Improve Comfort

How Diabetic Shoes Help Prevent Foot Problems and Improve Comfort

Fort November 3, 2025

Living with diabetes changes how you care for your feet. Over time, diabetes can reduce circulation and nerve sensitivity, making it harder to feel small injuries or blisters. What might seem like a minor irritation can quickly become a serious wound if it goes unnoticed.

StemWave vs. Traditional Pain Treatments: What Makes It Different

Fort October 31, 2025

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It can also be exhausting. Hospice respite care exists to give caregivers the time to rest and recharge without worry, while their loved one continues receiving compassionate hospice services.

7 Conditions StemWave Can Help Treat (and When to Consider It)

Fort October 31, 2025

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It can also be exhausting. Hospice respite care exists to give caregivers the time to rest and recharge without worry, while their loved one continues receiving compassionate hospice services.

What Is StemWave Therapy and How Does It Work?

Fort October 31, 2025

Living with chronic pain can make even simple movements feel difficult. At Ozark Physical Therapy, we believe you deserve relief that helps you get back to doing what you love, naturally and safely. That is why we are proud to offer StemWave therapy in Poplar Bluff, a breakthrough treatment that supports your body’s ability to heal itself without surgery or medication.

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Hospice Comfort Kits: Peace of Mind, Ready at Home

Fort October 3, 2025

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It can also be exhausting. Hospice respite care exists to give caregivers the time to rest and recharge without worry, while their loved one continues receiving compassionate hospice services.

Early Signs of Lymphedema After Mastectomy and How to Take Action

Early Signs of Lymphedema After Mastectomy and How to Take Action

Fort October 1, 2025

When families face difficult end-of-life decisions for a loved one, understanding hospice eligibility is crucial. Hospice care provides specialized support focused on comfort rather than curative treatment, but many people aren’t clear about who qualifies or when it’s appropriate to consider this option.

Can Compression Sleeves Help Prevent Lymphedema After Breast Surgery?

Can Compression Sleeves Help Prevent Lymphedema After Breast Surgery?

Fort October 1, 2025

After breast surgery, many women wonder about the risk of lymphedema, which is swelling that can happen in the arm when fluid builds up. It is one of the most common long-term concerns after a mastectomy or lymph node surgery, and naturally, patients want to know if there are ways to prevent it.

Hospice Respite Care

Hospice Respite Care: Support for Families in Southeast Missouri

Fort September 30, 2025

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It can also be exhausting. Hospice respite care exists to give caregivers the time to rest and recharge without worry, while their loved one continues receiving compassionate hospice services.

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