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Baxter Regional Medical Center is not in-network with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Advantage from United Healthcare (HMO) Plans or Wellcare Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plans. The HMO out-ofnetwork coverage is zero for healthcare services received at Baxter Regional Medical Center. As a patient, these plans require you to be responsible for 100% of your Baxter Regional charges.

With flu season quickly approaching, the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy is increasing convenience to flu vaccines by offering them at its three locations in West Plains and Thayer. “Just as the fall weather landed quickly in the Ozarks, flu season will also be here before we know it,” Katie Mahan, Director of Ozarks Healthcare’s Pharmacy, said.

Another ATV ride event will be held in Hardy on Saturday, Oct. 15, leaving Loberg Park at 10 a.m. This ride will be special as all proceeds will go toward the medical bills and travel expenses for a very special beloved lady, Kathy Jackson of Hardy.

Drought conditions across the state are worsening under continued warm, dry and sometimes windy conditions and are not expected to improve soon, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

“We are expecting tighter frozen whole-bird supplies and higher retail prices this holiday season. The turkey industry has had a tough go with HPAI this year, which is reflected in the data.' — James Mitchell Expect to pay more for the Thanksgiving turkey as growers continue to deal with a potent and persistent strain of avian influenza.

Missouri ranks 14th in the country for potential vehicle/ animal collisions Due to increased wild animal movement in the fall, it is not uncommon to see more dead deer and other wildlife along the nearly 34,000 miles of state roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists that there are several options that can be taken when a deer/vehicle collision results in the death of the animal.

Second annual Howell County Equine Conference will be held on Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Join us for dinner and presentations on A Vet’s Perspective and Parasite Management by Dr. Katlin Hornig from Gainesville Veterinary Hospital; Forage and Weed Identification presented by Dr. Sarah Kenyon, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist and Getting Started with Rotational Grazing by Elizabeth Picking, MU Extension Livestock Specialist.

Thayer Fun and Friends Senior Center volunteers will be contacting local businesses in the Thayer area for advertising their local business at the center. Money received will go to support the Thayer Fun and Friends Senior Center (including but not limited to repairs and maintenance for vehicles used for home delivered meals.)