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
Arrival of the COVID VACCINE
Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is critically important because for some people it can cause severe illness or death. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if … Read More
It’s a New Year, Ready for a New You?
It’s a new year, full of opportunity, promise, and hope. While no one knows what 2021 will bring, there is one truth we can’t escape: we’re all older than we were last year. No matter your age, you should feel your best! Let’s make the most with small changes that can make a big difference in your overall health, so … Read More
Preparing for the Holidays
The holidays can be some of the most challenging time for many of us. You may be grieving the loss of a loved one and may even be wondering how you will make it through the holidays this year. Maybe it isn’t the loss of a person that you are grieving, but the loss of just not being able to … Read More