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January 6, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 1
Isabella Flores, a sixth grade student at School of the Ozarks, warmed the hearts of those spending the nights at Branson’s House of Hope. (Special to Branson Globe)
By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Branson’s Warming Center, House of Hope was filled to capacity during the recent cold snap that occurred over Christmas weekend. “The Warming Center opened on December 20 and closed on the morning of December 27,” said Alex Sprinkle, Services Director for House of Hope. “As the temperatures plummeted and precipitation began, the center stayed open during the day and overnight.” The Warming Center served more than 45 individuals over the cold spell – some coming for only one night, while some stayed the entire time the Warming Center remained open. “From the beginning of the
Warming Center years ago, staff saw the power relationships have in creating change,” said Sprinkle. “With the cold weather, many new individuals came into the center for the first time. As staff and volunteers engaged with guests, many clients began hearing stories of hope and lives changed. The full center provided an opportunity to love individuals right where they were and shed light that life can look differently.” Offering a service such as House of Hope does sometimes has its challenges. Said Sprinkle,”Holidays can be a difficult time for anyone. While this season is marketed as a time
SEE HOUSE OF HOPE, PAGE 15
First of its kind charitable pharmacy opening in Branson Submitted to Branson Globe My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy (NCP) will open its doors at 1232 Branson Hills Parkway in January of 2023. The Pharmacy, which is the first of its kind, is targeted to serve individuals in the region who lack access to medica-
tions due to insurance or income. In 2021, the Missouri Legislator created rules making a Class Q charitable pharmacy possible. The unique classification, based on providing access to medications for qualifying patients, allows for a pharmacist to work directly with
providers as well as patients to obtain prescription medications. This relationship between the provider, pharmacist and patient, assists in an improved level of disease management which may otherwise be unobtainable. “The presence of a charitable
pharmacy in the region will have a major impact on the health and wellness of patients. Research in this field shows that for those that have access to medication, not only do they have better measurable health outcomes, like lower
SEE CHARITABLE PHARMACY, PAGE 26