Ozark County Health Department

One of the most important public health concerns is "Environmental Public Health." Environmental Health strives to prevent illness, injury and death related to environmental causes. Howell County Health Department provides environmental public health services in Howell County, governed by state laws and regulations. In addition, environmental public health services are provided to the city of West Plains and complies with city ordinances.

Baxter Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital, located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. As a fully integrated health care organization, they have been serving residents of Baxter, Marion, and surrounding counties since 1963. The 268-bed short-term acute care facility offers a wide range of services and specialties to meet the needs of the communities they serve. With more than 180 primary care, mid-level and specialist physicians on medical staff, and approximately 1,700 employees, Baxter Regional is the region's leader in friendly, quality healthcare. Baxter Regional is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top heart programs and one of Arkansas' best places to work.