Jordan Valley Community Health Center unveiled a new name and visual identity yesterday to their team members, marking an important step forward for an organization that has grown significantly over the past 20 years; The new name– Jordan Valley Health. While the look is new, the mission remains the same: improving the community’s health through access and relationships.  

Jordan Valley Health’s story began when its first physician, Dr. John Bentley, volunteered at a free clinic and saw how many families were left out of the traditional healthcare system. In response to that identified need, founding CEO Brooks Miller led the opening of Jordan Valley Health in the Ozarks–introducing a new model of care based on access, respect, and quality for all.   

Since then, we’ve expanded our services and locations to combine healthcare with community support. No matter where we are, our goal stays the same: make care easier, closer to home, and better for everyone. In 2025, we took intentional time to listen to our fellow team members, patients, and the community. We challenged ourselves to consider how we can improve serving one another and our patients–not just in what we do, but how we show up.   

During that research process, it became clear that the full organization name did not communicate who we were fully. The name Jordan Valley Health better communicates the breadth of care provided to patients while still staying true to our roots.   

The updated brand also includes a new logo designed by agency partner, Fieldtrip, featuring a mother bear and her cub, a symbol of strength, protection, connection, curiosity, and compassion. The former tree logo, originally licensed from Jordan Valley Park, created brand confusion between the health center and the park. The other visual elements of the brand, including the font, posed potential readability challenges for some. The new identity is original, inclusive, and rooted in what patients and team members said quality care should feel like.  

Accompanying the new look is a clear message: “We See You.” It’s more than a tagline, it reflects Jordan Valley Health’s commitment to meeting every person with respect, understanding, and care that doesn’t judge.  

“Our new identity honors our past and strengthens our promise to serve,” Dr. Matthew Stinson, CEO, shared. “We look forward to seeing the updated look throughout our service area, but more importantly, we look forward to better connecting who we are with the patients we care for.”  

The new name and new brandmark will be updated across Jordan Valley Health’s ten locations during 2026 and into 2027, when Jordan Valley Health will celebrate its 25th anniversary.  

To view the Jordan Valley Health Press Kit, which includes a one-sheet of why we chose to rebrand, the new JVH logo, a brand overview guide, a bio of our CEO, Fast Facts, and a Community Health Report overview, click HERE.

Springfield, Mo., December 18, 2025 – More Springfield children will gain easy access to vital health services thanks to a major pilot program that will be launched in 2026 by Springfield Public Schools and Jordan Valley Community Health Center.

Early next year, students at 12 SPS schools will be able to receive medical, dental and vision care during the school day. By providing these essential services directly on-site via dedicated mobile clinics, the partnership aims to remove critical barriers, including transportation and time away from work, that often prevent some families from accessing quality health care.

“We are excited about this collaborative effort to connect our students and their families with needed services,” said Superintendent Grenita Lathan. “The partnership represents a strong investment in the long-term well-being and academic success of Springfield’s children. The services provided by Jordan Valley Community Health Center not only keep our students healthy and ready to learn, but they also significantly reduce the time out of the classroom that is typically associated with doctors’ visits.”

Students who attend Campbell Early Childhood Center; Bowerman, Boyd, Fremont, Truman, Watkins, Weller and Williams elementary schools; Academy of Exploration; Reed Middle School; Pleasant View K-8; and Hillcrest High School will be eligible for services. 

“We are looking forward to developing relationships with these families and supporting their health care needs both now and in the future,” said Dr. Matthew Stinson, CEO of Jordan Valley Community Health Center. “By using our mobile clinics, parents and guardians will not need to take time off work or worry about getting their children to a provider outside of their neighborhood.”

In December, families received information packets about the services offered and how they can schedule an appointment for their children. Students with dental or medical Medicaid and medical insurance are eligible for services. There is no cost to the student or their household for these services. 

The scope of services provided includes:

• Pediatric Care: immunizations, physical exams and sports physicals, rapid strep and flu tests, developmental screenings and wellness checks.
• Dental Care: full exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, x-rays, restorations, and extractions  
• Vision Care: eye exams and fittings for glasses

“When students are healthy, they are ready to learn,” explained Lee Ann Neill, SPS Director of Student Health Services. “Treating minor illnesses, addressing dental pain, or correcting vision issues directly impacts a student’s ability to concentrate, participate and succeed academically.”

“We look forward to making a difference in the lives of these children and broadening our impact by expanding services to other schools in the future,” said Chief Operating Officer for Jordan Valley, Dr. Nick Pfannenstiel.

Springfield, MO — Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) has completed the first of its two-phase Kingsley dental clinic expansion and remodel—significantly increasing access to specialized care for children and adults with special dental care needs.

The expansion grows the clinic’s capacity from four dental operatories to 25 fully equipped treatment rooms, allowing more patients to receive timely, compassionate care close to home.

“Our mission is to make high-quality, accessible care a reality for everyone,” said Dr. Matthew Stinson, CEO of Jordan Valley. “This investment in our Springfield: Kingsley location ensures that more families—including those with unique sensory or special healthcare needs—can get the dental services they deserve in a supportive environment.”

The remodeled clinic is thoughtfully designed with sensory-friendly features, including calming bubble walls, fiber optic carpet, and noise-canceling headphones to support patients with sensory processing disorders or anxiety.

Expanded services now include:

• Comprehensive pediatric dental care from infancy through adolescence
• Specialized services for children and teens, including sedation dentistry and behavioral support
• Dedicated adult dental care with a focus on serving individuals with complex or special healthcare needs 

Dental providers now accepting new patients include:

• Anna Price, Pediatric Dental Specialist, trained in behavior management, pediatric restorative care, and sedation dentistry
• Derek Smith, General Dentist, with extensive experience treating adult patients with special needs
• Bethany Anders, General Dentist, supporting adult and special needs care
• Shannon White, Pediatric Dental Specialist, trained in behavior management, pediatric restorative care, and sedation dentistry

Jordan Valley recommends that children begin dental visits by age one or within six months of their first tooth. Early visits help establish a dental home, prevent future trauma, and build healthy oral care habits from the start.

Expanded services at Kingsley will begin on August 4, 2025.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit jordanvalley.org or call 417-851-1566. Payment options for dental services at JVCHC include Medicaid and sliding scale options for patients paying for services out-of-pocket.

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) focused on increasing access to high-quality, comprehensive health care services throughout Southwest Missouri including rural communities.

SPRINGFIELD — The community health center is set to host families this weekend to provide a variety of services as they head into a new school year.

Saturday Aug. 2, Jordan Valley Community Health Center will hold its “Back to School Block Party” at its location at 1720 W. Grand St. in Springfield. The event will have a number of health services families can access including dental screenings, immunizations, well child checks, sports physicals, and vision screenings. Those services will vary in cost. There will also be giveaways from several local businesses.

Over the next two weeks, this is the first of six events across the Ozarks where Jordan Valley Community Health Center will be providing these services.

SPRINGFIELD | August 2nd

• 1720 W. Grand, Springfield, MO 65802
• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

MARSHFIELD | August 4th

• 1166 Banning Street, Marshfield, MO 65706
• 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LEBANON | August 7th

• 2020 Evergreen Pkwy, Lebanon, MO 65536
• 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

REPUBLIC | August 12th

• 649 E. Elm Street Republic, MO 65738
• 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

HOLLISTER | August 12th

• 33 Gage Dr, Hollister, MO 65672
• 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LEBANON | August 14th

• 2020 Evergreen Pkwy, Lebanon, MO 65536
• 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.