Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday of September. This year, Labor Day is September 6, 2021. Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers and is one of eleven federal holidays recognized nationwide by the United States Government. Starting back as far as 1885 Labor Day was recognized by labor activists … Read More
Gratitude
The quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness is the definition of gratitude. Gratitude is a way for people to appreciate what they have instead of always reaching for something new in the hopes it will make them happier. “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul” – Henry Ward Beecher. Do … Read More
Getting ‘BACK TO NORMAL’ is Going to Take ALL of Our Tools
If we use all the tools we have, we stand the best chance of getting our families, communities, schools, and workplaces “back to normal” sooner. Stay 6 ft. apart Wear a Mask … Read More
Fordland Clinic Offers Variety of Services
Fordland Clinic was founded in 1996. Originally located on Main St. in Fordland, MO. Fordland Clinic moved to its current location in Fordland in 2001. Opening its second location in Kimberling City, MO in 2012 and third location in Springfield, MO in 2019. We exist to serve the needs of our local and surrounding communities and are always looking for … Read More
Fordland Clinic will be Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, referred to by some as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May each year. It is a day that honors all men and women who have died while serving in the military for the United States of America. Dating back to the American Civil War, southern states honored the soldiers who had … Read More
Honoring our Healthcare Heroes with a Drop of Joy
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of battling the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that’s spreading rapidly throughout our city, state and nation. The doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, transporters, EMTs, pharmacists and all the administrative support staff, everyone who supports patient care are rising to the occasion and caring for our most vulnerable populations. We want to recognize the entire healthcare community who are sacrificing … Read More
Creative Play Will Pay Off
As our nation comes together to address the COVID-19 crisis, your health and well-being continues to be our primary concern. The outbreak and effects of COVID-19 can be overwhelming for both adults and kids. Social and emotional well-being is key to your whole health. Kids will be talking about the days of COVID‑19 for the rest of their lives. It … Read More
Making your Physical and Mental Health a Priority During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives, from virtual classrooms, to telecommuting, to early restaurant closing times, to outright quarantines. Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows how long these virus safety measures will need to stay in place, but it presents … Read More
Fordland Clinic Named 2019 Super Sonic of the Year!
Fordland Clinic is excited to be named the 2019 Super Sonic Business of the Year from Sonic in Rogersville, MO! The vision of Sonic is to become America’s most loved restaurant for their customers. The name SONIC is derived from the restaurant’s original slogan, which is “Service at the Speed of Sound.” Its vision statement has remained unchanged since it … Read More
Realistic New Year’s Resolutions: Living with Depression
The fact is, we can’t start over or become entirely new people when the clock strikes midnight. We can only try a little bit harder from where we already are—to be better people, to help others, to improve the world around us. And odds are, if you live with mental illness, you’re already trying incredibly hard every minute of every day. If you … Read More