GRAVETTE -- Ozarks Community Hospital welcomed Glen McSpadden, M.D., to the emergency department staff this month.
Dr. McSpadden received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his residency training at Area Health Education Center in Fort Smith. He has received certifications in advanced trauma life support, advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal advanced life support and advanced life support in obstetrics.
"We understand that visiting the emergency room is a stressful time for patients who are in a medical crisis," said Dr. David Tucker, chief of staff. "Our board-certified physicians are here to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care as quickly as possible."
The OCH ER now has seven board-certified emergency medicine physicians on staff and it remains the only ER within 20 miles of Gravette.
"Our top-notch diagnostic equipment is readily available to assist each physician in diagnosing, treating and caring for every urgent medical condition that walks through the door," said Amanda Gittlein, marketing and communications manager. "These professionals work together to provide Western Benton County, Missouri and Oklahoma with the best treatment possible."
The OCH health system is a safety-net organization encompassing a hospital and 17 clinics located throughout Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. The OCH health system serves patients in Springfield, Nixa, Carthage, Marshfield, Noel, Bolivar, Rogersville, Sparta and Mt. Vernon in Missouri, and Gravette in Arkansas. OCH can accept Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare and other insurances. For more information, visit www.OCHonline.com.
General News on 08/17/2016