One of the reasons why COVID has impacted personal wellness is due to the fact that patients have delayed many of their visits to medical and dental professionals due to fear of contracting the virus. Some patients struggled to get a dental appointment for themselves and their children when the pandemic first began. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy requires … Read More
Fordland Clinic Welcomes New Dentist, Dr. Taylor Short
Fordland Clinic is excited to announce that Dr. Taylor Short has joined the Fordland Clinic dental team. Dr. Short graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Prior to attending dental school, he received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University. Dr. Short believes prevention is the key to maintaining good oral health. Knowing what particular dental problems, … Read More
Fordland Clinic will be closed for Observance of Labor Day, Sept. 6th, 2021
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
Is It The Right Time For You?
One of the biggest decisions for women is when to have children. Most women must decide at some point during their life about birth control. Which birth control method to use is often hinged on evaluating a number of things including convenience, cost, and side effects. Today woman have a variety of birth control methods to choose from. Fordland Clinic … 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
YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH
By Terri Griffith, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at Fordland Clinic Whether we realize it or not we are constantly talking to ourselves, telling ourselves we have done good or bad throughout our day. One of the most important things you can do is to begin to identify your self-talk, what is your inner voice saying to you? If you are … Read More
Love Your Neighbor
We are at a “Love Your Neighbor” moment with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a time when Americans can get vaccinated to help protect their loved ones and their neighbors. Getting vaccinated is an important tool in helping us get back to normal life. Starting April 9th Missourians will have access to three different vaccines. Fordland Clinic is offering the … Read More