OWN it - Ozarks Wellness Network

10/21/2026

💜 QPR TRAINING — OPEN TO EVERYONE! 💚

The Brook Wellness Center is excited to offer an ONLINE QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) Su***de Prevention Training for our community!

QPR teaches practical skills to help you recognize the warning signs of a su***de crisis, start the conversation, and connect someone with the right resources.

📅 Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
💻 ONLINE TRAINING
🎓 Trainer: Dr. Richard Staley, Ph.D., LPC

This training is open to anyone who would like to attend!

📧 RSVP to mailto:[email protected] to receive attendance and online access information.

💜 Question. Persuade. Refer. Together, we can make a difference.

10/20/2026

is this Saturday! But don’t worry, cleaning out your medicine cabinet takes just a few minutes and there are plenty of convenient collection sites near you. Sharing this post takes seconds too. Just a small effort can have a huge impact!




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10/20/2026

Congratulations to Heather Lyons Burney with My Neighbor's Charitable Pharmacy !!!

We're elated to share the six 2026 awardees of The Spark Prize! Each will receive $200,000 in unrestricted funding to power their leadership and vision.
Now in its second year, the prize is investing in Missourians who are leading transformative work to improve health and well-being in Missouri. The award differs from traditional grants because it is flexible, trust-based funding for individuals, not organizations. https://mffh.org/news/foundation-awards-1-5-million-to-spark-prize-recipients-a-bet-on-them-and-their-work/

10/16/2026

If you or someone you know needs preventative health services or support, a FREE Health Fair is coming up soon — made possible through several of our community partners working together!
📍 Library Center of the Ozarks
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26
Here’s what you can expect:
• Health screenings (A1C, lipids, blood pressure)
• Mental health screenings and resources 💚
• Smoking‑cessation education
• Medicaid application assistance
• Grocery distribution 🛒
• Cancer resources 🎗️
• Prize drawings 🎁
🍗 Plus: Free Chick‑fil‑A for the first 40 attendees!
Save the date — everyone is welcome.

10/08/2026

Clean out your medication cabinet and protect your family, your community, and the environment by responsibly disposing of unused and expired medications.

Safely dispose of over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and prescription medications in pill form, liquids, patches, and creams. (no needles or inhalers).

Find a location near you at DEATakeBack.com

10/06/2026

❤️ Today’s panel discussion highlighted the importance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and heart health, featuring insights from local experts who shared valuable information about prevention, recognition, response, and caring for our hearts.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and helping our community better understand the steps we can all take to protect heart health and save lives! ❤️

Captain Tudor with the Taney County Ambulance District
Holli Holderfield with CoxHealth
Nate Haynie with Revealz Ultrasound
Lisa Meagher with the American Heart Association

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Everyone Outdoors Grant Program for projects across the CFO’s region. With $120,000 available, the program will support projects that connect residents to natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Public chariti...

09/29/2026

Pave your way to success with Action to Opportunity - a new project addressing housing, transportation, relationships, and basic needs. Call (417) 447-0554 to schedule an appointment.

09/29/2026

When families have access to resources, education, and support, they can help create the foundation for lifelong recovery and wellbeing.