The CoxHealth Baby Affair allows future and current parents to Dream of the Future this spring. The Baby Affair will occur Saturday, April 16th from 9 am to 1 pm at Cox South with booths and classes for an interactive knowledge of newborn health and wellness. Read More
The Southwest Missouri Heart Walk is an American Heart Association annual community event. The event mixes fundraising and healthy physical activity to raise funds and awareness of the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers (cardiovascular disease and stroke, respectively). Read More
With spring around the corner it’s time to get back outside to enjoy all the activities we love, or the yard work we may not. Trying to fit in all the activities and chores into two short days leads the majority of Americans... Read More
Get out and enjoy the green returning for spring. Here are a few fun activities to help you celebrate “be an Irish Day”! Don’t forget to wear your green. Read More
Interested in running your first 5K? Here are three steps to take in order to get you from your couch to the finish line! Read More
Add some fun to your work out and bond with your partner by exercising together! Here are some ideas to get you started. Read More
Taking care of your heart is very important, so in honor of Heart Health Month, we have put together some simple, scientifically-proven tips to help your heart be healthy. Read More
CoxHealth Brings Affordable, Convenient Care Right to Your Neighborhood! The Clinic at Walmart and Quick+Care inside Hy-Vee are walk-in service centers that areoperated by CoxHealth and staffed by board-certified CoxHealth nurse practitioners. Read More
Antioxidants destroy free-radicals, which are destructive molecules found to be present in many ailments, including heart disease. Dark chocolate, not milk or white chocolate, contains these antioxidants your body needs to fight off free-radicals. Read More
Looking for something fun to do with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Springfield is full of exciting choices! From cultured to fun, here are some ideas… there are even a few for you homebodies. Read More
Beginning February 1, 2016, you must have a qualifying event to enroll in individual coverage. Qualifying events are usually life changes or changes that come with a loss of minimum essential coverage. Read More
With winter now upon us, and snow covering many regions of the United States, millions of people are shoveling snow to clear their sidewalks and driveways. While most people recognize that snow shoveling is very hard work, and can put severe stress on your heart, fewer people recognize the stress and strain that it places on your back. So, as winter gets underway, we've outlined 10 tips for how to keep your back healthy when shoveling snow. Read More
Feeling the winter blues? Warm up your mood and your spirits with these soothing winter soup recipes. Read More
In a time of decorating, baking, shopping, and lists galore, it’s no wonder why the holiday pounds seemed to creep up in no time. And when the weather outside is frightful, running outside might not be so delightful. With the following 5 simple cardio workouts, you’ll be able to stay fit and avoid the frightful weather. Read More
Open enrollment is the time each year that you may shop and purchase health insurance without a qualifying event. January 31 will be the last day you can enroll in an individual policy for 2016 without a qualifying event. Read More
Even though the weather may be oh so frightful, you can still make ice skating so delightful! By following the ice skating safety tips below, you can help you and your family have the most fun while preventing injuries on the ice. Read More
Trying to come up with some tasty treats to bring to your holiday cookie exchange? These classic holiday cookie recipes are sure to impress Santa and turn any scrooge into a cheerful elf! Read More
With Christmas cheer and festive fun, you know the season of giving has just begun. Teach your family today to not be filled with greed by helping another child in need. Below are a few organizations in our community that accept and disperse toy donations to those children without. Read More
Are you traveling for the holidays? Cox HealthPlans has you covered with First Health Network, a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network of services outside of Cox HealthPlans’ own 26 county area! Read More
Crunch, crunch, crunch. Doing the wrong type of “crunch”? Try this test. If your fingers are discolored with an orange, cheddar-like tint, you might be doing too many of the wrong “crunches”. With the holiday season right around the corner, it might be time to change up the crunches. With these 4 basic... Read More