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The Importance of Checking Your Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is a key indicator of overall health. Have you ever wondered why a nurse always checks your blood pressure, even if you’re only

Skaggs Foundation Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
Branson, Missouri – February 17, 2025 – Skaggs Foundation, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Schulz and Lyndi Carnelison

A Full-Circle Moment: How a Grant Opened the Door for Kate Jones’ Journey in Social Work
BRANSON, MO — Sometimes, life comes full circle in the most meaningful ways. For Kate Jones, a social worker at Cox Medical Center Branson, that

Lasting Legacy of Skaggs Foundation: Strengthening Healthcare in Stone and Taney Counties
The Vision of Mr. and Mrs. Skaggs In 1950, Mr. M.B. and Mrs. Estella Skaggs spearheaded the creation of the first regional hospital, Skaggs Community

Skaggs Foundation Awards 31 Scholarships for 2025 Spring Semester
Branson, MO – Skaggs Foundation is proud to announce that $24,500 in scholarship funds have been awarded to 31 individuals pursuing or furthering their careers

Skaggs Foundation Celebrates $10 Million Milestone at Grant Awards Ceremony
Skaggs Foundation is pleased to award $1.2 million in grants at the 11th annual Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grant Ceremony. This year’s event was especially significant,

Skaggs Foundation Awards Grant to Mental Health Initiative
Skaggs Foundation, a Stone and Taney County, nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization, has grantedFaith Community Health nearly $350,000 in support of its transition to Hope

Skaggs Foundation awards 30 scholarships
Over $20,000 invested into local students pursuing healthcare degrees In a continued commitment to fostering excellence in healthcare education, Skaggs Foundationis pleased to announce the

First Line of Defense for Patients Being Discharged
When a patient comes in to Cox Medical Center Branson for an outpatient procedure, such as anew stint or pacemaker, many times they are discharged