Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Dexter Community Care Center on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.
The Community Care Center offers family medical care for all ages, well-child exams, well-woman visits, preventive and health maintenance, sports physicals, scout physicals, and school physicals. They also offer minor procedures and wound care. have a sore throat or a sinus issue, they can treat that as well. Thinking of losing weight or managing a health diet, they offer weight management, hormone testing and management.
Have you tried to quit smoking, but need a little extra help? The Community Care Center has a Smoking Cessation program as well to help you quit the habit.
At Dexter Community Care Center they are able to provide many on-site laboratory services and referrals for specialty needs. They accept most insurances and offer discounted services to non-insured patients. Give them a call at (573) 614-5762 for an appointment. They are located at 1523 Business Hwy 60, Suite 1 next door to Ultimate Flooring & Paint. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hollie Hughes, NP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner is now available. She has worked in the medical field for over 10 years and has worked as a Registered Nurse since 2005. She has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2010 in Family Practice. She is married with three boys that reside in Essex where she grew up. Hollie enjoys being outdoors, riding horses, playing sports, and being at the river, although she spends all her free time keeping up with her three sons.
Dr. Mowaffaq Said has been practicing Nephrology in Southeast Missouri for nearly 15 years. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at St. Louis University Department of Medicine and a member of the National Kidney Foundation. His main office is at the Missouri Delta Physician Services in Sikeston, but will also be treating patients at the Dexter Community Care Center.
Dr. Jennifer Waller, Obstetrics/Gynecology is also excepting patients at the Community Care Center in Dexter. Women's Care includes depression, infertility, menopause management, incontinence, family planning, gynecological surgery, prenatal care, and high risk OB care.
Other doctors will be featured on the ShowMe Times in the near future.
Shown in the photo are from left to right: Rhonda Hall (Chamber Director ) Gini Dockins (MO Delta Retired), Shannon Davis (Receptionist), Donna Fields (Clinic Manager), Latina Hampton, (Director of Operations), Dr. Mowaffaq Said (Nephrology), Hollie Hughes (Family Nurse Practitioner), Dr. Colleen Hunter-Pearson, Teresa Hutchcraft (Montgomery Bank), Gina Watson (Montgomery Bank), Katie Levart (Nurse), Hayley Staggs (Nurse), Debbie Stidham, Chamber President, Jerry Corder, Alderman,
Back row from left to right: Sharon Urhahn, Director of Marketing, Keith Byrd Ultimate Flooring & Paint, Jerry Dockins, and Mark Stidham (Dexter City Adm).
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times "Back the Blue" series will feature our local men and women in law enforcement. A healthy bond already exists between the Dexter Police Department and our citizens.
The ShowMe Times hopes that you can get to know our local police force and they can share with you a little about themselves. While a good relationship exists between the police and residents of Dexter the August 4th annual "Back to Blue" event will only enhance that relationship and build on the foundation of good will.
Bottom line is that when police and law enforcement are appreciated and supported, they will only increase their commitment and desire to protect and serve.
Ross Culbertson, Badge #955, has been a patrolman with the Dexter Police Department for four years and has been a police officer for five years.
Why did you become a police officer?
“I knew several officers personally. It seemed like a fun job to try.”
What do you like most about your job as a police officer and why?
“I enjoy the freedom and being able to help people when I can.”
What do you like least about your job as a police officer and why?
“I have no dislikes about my job.”
With the recent unrest in our country with regards to attacks on police officers would you still recommend policing as a career to others? Why or why not?
“No I would not. I would not wish the danger that may be involved on anyone.”
What is the most gratifying incident you have ever been involved in?
“The most satisfying incident I have been involved in was saving a dog that fell into a drainage culvert that involved the fire department and street department.”
If you didn’t become a police officer what profession would you have wanted to join?
“I would have taken over the family business and became a farmer.”
Sometimes we forget that police officers have families that they are human just like us. On our darkest day they will be there for us. We hope they all return home safe to their families each and every day.
Thank you for keeping us safe!
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times "Back the Blue" series will feature our local men and women in law enforcement. A healthy bond already exists between the Dexter Police Department and our citizens.
The ShowMe Times hopes that you can get to know our local police force and they can share with you a little about themselves. While a good relationship exists between the police and residents of Dexter the August 4th "Back to Blue" event will only enhance that relationship and build on the foundation of good will.
Bottom line is that when police and law enforcement are appreciated and supported, they will only increase their commitment and desire to protect and serve.
Brad Brown, Badge #924, has been a patrolman with the Dexter Police Department for over four years.
Why did you become a police officer?
“I became a police officer to ensure the safety of the citizens of the community.”
What do you like most about your job as a police officer and why?
“I like being able to help people when they can’t help themselves.”
What do you like least about your job as a police officer and why?
“Directing traffic.”
With the recent unrest in our country with regards to attacks on police officers would you still recommend policing as a career to others? Why or why not?
“Honestly, no. Many people who get into law enforcement don’t stay long, so really it does them a favor. The ones who really want to be an officer, you can’t discourage.”
What is the most gratifying incident you have ever been involved in?
“There are too many daily events to list. I take satisfaction in just making a difference in the community.”
If you didn’t become a police officer what profession would you have wanted to join?
“Financial planning.”
Sometimes we forget that police officers have families that they are human just like us. Our our darkest day they will be there for us. We hope they all return home safe to their families each and every day.
Thank you for keeping us safe!
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times "Back the Blue" series will feature our local men and women in law enforcement. A healthy bond already exists between the Dexter Police Department and our citizens. The ShowMe Times hopes that you can get to know our local police force and they can share with you a little about themselves.
While a good relationship exists between the police and residents of Dexter the August 4th "Back to Blue" event will only enhance that relationship and build on the foundation of good will. Bottom line is that when police and law enforcement are appreciated and supported, they will only increase their commitment and desire to protect and serve.
Sammy W. Stone, Badge #911, is the Chief of Police at the Dexter Police Department. He has been with the Dexter Police Department for 31.5 years and has been a police officer for more than 35 years.
Why did you become a police officer?
“A friend of mine, who was an officer, talked me into applying. I knew on my very first day on the job that I was meant to be an officer.”
What do you like most about your job as a police officer and why?
“I like having the opportunity to give back to my city that has taken care of me through good and bad times.”
What do you like least about your job as a police officer and why?
“The helplessness I sometimes feel for the victims of crime. I think if I could just do more maybe an incident might not have happened.”
With the recent unrest in our country with regards to attacks on police officers would you still recommend policing as a career to others?
“Yes I would recommend becoming a police officer. What kind of country would we have if not for our laws and the law enforcement officers to enforce them? However, I fear for my officers and their safety.”
If you didn’t become a police officer what profession would you have wanted to join?
“I would have become a teacher and coach.”
Sometimes we forget that police officers have families. Sometimes on our darkest day a policeman is there for us. They are human too, they even feel your pain at times. They fish, they hunt, they attend church, and they spend time with their children and even grandchildren. They are human just like us and they have feelings just like us.
Sammy has been married for 26 wonderful years. He has five children and four grandchildren.
Thank you for keeping us safe!
Dexter, Missouri - In what has been some unstable times for police officers throughout the country, Sue Edwards, of Dexter felt it was time to celebrate our law enforcement.
“I just am tired of all the negative talk about the men and women who wear the badge,” stated Edwards. “I was sitting at the kitchen table one day and the more I thought about it the more I wanted to do something for our local officers who risk their lives each day.”
Dexter’s police department is fortunate enough to have so many citizens show their appreciation throughout the year, but on August 4, 2016 this day will be set aside each year to celebrate our local police force and all they do for the citizens of Dexter.
On Thursday the Dexter Police Department, the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, and several of our local Missouri Highway Patrol Troopers will be treated to lunch at Hickory Log at noon.
Dexter’s Mayor, Joe Weber, will be on hand to sign a city Proclamation dedicating August 4th as “Back the Blue” Day. Hopefully this will become and annual tradition and grow each year to include surrounding police departments.
Sue Edwards is point of contact for this event and she has already received a few donations from local businesses to help promote the event. For police officers invited, but not able to attend, gift certificates to Hickory Log will be given to them as a show of appreciation.
Missouri Senator Doug Libla will be the guest speaker.
The Boy Scouts plan to fly the American Flags down Business US 60. If your business has a flag, please display it August 4th.
Sue asks that everyone wear BLUE to work that day and if businesses could display BLUE ribbons to let the police know how much we support them in Dexter.
“I think about all those mothers, wives, and children who kiss their loved ones goodbye as they go off to work not knowing if they will return that evening. It can be a very dangerous job,” commented Edwards.
An account has been established at Southern Bank in Dexter for donations. The bank is located at 713 W. Business US Highway 60 in Dexter. Their phone number is (573) 624-5525.
If you would like to donate or need further information, please contact Sue Edwards at (573) 614-9266.
