CoxHealth is a diverse network of medical professionals caring for the patients in Southwest Missouri. Through our five pillars -community , people, quality business and service our more than 11,500 employees are improving the well-being of each community served through health care, education, and research at hospitals in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Lamar Missouri. Established in 1906 , the culture at CoxHealth is one of longevity and the system proudly maintains a 95 percent retention rate among physician leaders. Becker's Hospital Review also consistently named CoxHealth among it's Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks over the past decade. CoxHealth is a Level 1 Trauma center, and a Level 1 Stroke Center. Annually CoxHealth sees over 1 million patients. With a metro population of over a half a million, southwest Missouri is an up and coming region. From the small-town charm of Monett, to the rolling plains of Lamar and the bright lights of Americas live entertainment capital Branson, the region has something for everyone. As the state's third largest city , Southwest Missouri offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters major sports teams and an established academic community- and Springfield is at the heart of it all.