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From May 31 to June 5, Grove’s Wolf Creek Park hosts a trio of exciting, free events: the Toes in the Grand Trop Rock music festival, Thunder on Wolf Creek hydroplane races, and the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. Enjoy live music, boat races, fishing competitions, food trucks, and family fun all week long for a perfect summer kickoff.

Dr. Matthew Miller provides compassionate cancer care through the Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute and INTEGRIS Grove Hospital. With over a decade of experience, he’s known for building long-term relationships and helping patients navigate their cancer journey with clarity and hope. His commitment to Grove reflects his belief that healing begins with trust, understanding, and personalized care.

Dr. Darwin Jeyaraj brings life-saving heart care to patients in Miami and Grove through the Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute. His passion for cardiology began in medical school and continues as he treats a wide range of heart conditions—from blockages and rhythm disorders to aneurysms and vascular disease. His mission: restore health, improve quality of life, and be there when every heartbeat counts.

Drs. Stuart Sherwood, Scott Stringer, and Brad Acker of DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® and Affordent® in Grove offer advanced dental care focused on creating beautiful, lasting smiles. From same-day dentures and implants with their in-house lab to full-service general dentistry, they help patients regain confidence and comfort. Schedule a consultation today and discover how quickly your dream smile can become reality.

Dr. Barry Katz is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in brain and spinal cord surgery, offering life-changing relief for patients suffering from chronic pain and neurological conditions. He performs a wide range of procedures, from disc repairs to tumor removals, using advanced surgical technology. Driven by a lifelong passion for neurology, Dr. Katz now serves patients across Joplin, Springfield, and Northwest Arkansas with Mercy.

Dr. Lori Schimmel is the medical director of Mercy Joplin’s emergency department and an experienced emergency medicine physician. She values the challenge of treating patients of all ages and conditions with her skilled team. Starting as a nurse, she pursued medical school and residency before joining Mercy Joplin in 2015 and becoming director in 2018.

Dr. Danny Liu, a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon at Mercy Joplin, specializes in life-changing weight loss surgeries like Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. He emphasizes a thorough, multi-disciplinary patient process to ensure long-term success. Many patients see significant health improvements and reduced medication use after surgery.

DDS® Dentures + Implant Solutions® in Joplin offers compassionate dental care focused on same-day dentures, combining clinic and lab services for faster, cost-effective results. Dr. Joe Robinson and Dr. Jacob Smith are dedicated to helping patients relieve pain and regain their smiles. Advanced treatments ensure healthy, beautiful smiles that can last a lifetime.

Dr. David J. Gray is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Mercy Joplin specializing in reconstructive surgery, including post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and post-bariatric body contouring. He emphasizes the difference between plastic and cosmetic surgery and works closely with other specialists for comprehensive patient care. Dr. Gray finds particular fulfillment helping patients after bariatric surgery, a field personally meaningful to him.