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WebThe Marketplace health plans — commonly known as Obamacare — are now open for enrollment for 2023. Obamacare was established by the Affordable Care …

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Covid-19 vaccinations are coming; Here's how to get in line

WebCoronavirus vaccination information. To make an appointment at the LINC/Morning Star vaccination clinic, call 816-256-5003. Click on the health department jurisdictions below …

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Covid vaccinations for children 5 to 11 now available. Here's how …

WebWith holidays coming and the promise of family gatherings and parties, Covid-19 vaccinations are now approved to help protect children ages 5 to 11 and their …

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KIDS COUNT 2022: How to rescue Missouri children from mental …

WebThe percentage of children 3 to 17 troubled by anxiety or depression rose by 25.5% nationwide from 2016 to 2020, and by 17.5% in Missouri, data shows, as more …

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Do you qualify for expanded Medicaid health coverage

WebExpanded Medicaid in Missouri has opened the door for some 275,000 uninsured residents to get health coverage. Enrollments are under way and if you are …

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KC Health Dept.'s Back to School Bash to offer free immunizations

WebAs parents, guardians and students excitedly and anxiously cross off the days until the first day of school, the Kansas City Health Department is helping families …

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Health Forward's 15th anniversary: 'What is it we will do while the

WebAt its 15th anniversary commemoration Wednesday, the Health Forward Foundation called on its community to join in an aggressive mission against the racial …

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Back-to-school immunizations for your child: Here's where to get …

WebWith the start of the school year less than a month away, it’s time to make sure your child is up to date on necessary immunizations. City and county health …

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Children's Mercy identifies food insecurity as a significant health

WebFood insecurity is still a widespread issue in Kansas City. Margo Quiriconi, Director of Community Health Initiatives for Children’s Mercy Kansas City, spoke at the …

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Qiana Thomason to lead Health Forward Foundation; 'Blessed to …

WebQiana Thomason, a life-long Kansas Citian dedicated to the improvement of health and wellness across the region, will serve as the next president and CEO of the …

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Voters to decide renewal of KC's safety net community healthcare …

WebKansas City’s healthcare safety net needs voters’ approval April 5 to continue its role in making sure everyone — including the poor and uninsured — has …

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Fort Osage team goes deep into schools to combat youth mental …

WebA mental health crisis is shadowing the nation’s children and the Fort Osage School District is taking a step that many experts are saying needs to happen with …

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COVID-19 relief: Missouri announces Food Stamps, Medicaid and …

WebMissouri has cleared the way for families and individuals on Medicaid and families receiving child care subsidies to continue receiving that aid as the nation …

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Governor appoints new Dept. of Social Services Director

WebSteve Corsi, Missouri’s new Director of Social Services (DSS) reduced its annual budget by almost $30 million while improving results for families and children. …

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MOKIDSCOUNT examines the impact of poverty on Missouri …

WebMissouri Kids Count has released an examination of the key results of poverty in Missouri and the effects it brings to children in the state. These effects range …

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'Safe Sleep ABCs' can prevent nearly 90 Missouri infant deaths a year

WebClose to 90 infants have died in sleep-related deaths a year in Missouri and nearly half of those deaths occurred while the infant slept in an adult bed. That’s why the …

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Coronavirus testing and screening

WebCoronavirus vaccinations. Unless noted, vaccination opportunities below are providing vaccines for adults and children 5-to-11, plus booster shots.

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Remembering LINC commissioner and Health Forward Foundation …

WebFlaherty’s obituary said he was most proud of his role in the Health Forward Foundation. A Kansas native, Flaherty would serve in Vietnam with the U.S. Army 173rd …

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National report finds Missouri student test scores dropped during

WebThe percentage of Missouri eighth graders who performed at or above the proficient level in math was only 24%, down from 32% in 2019 and only slightly higher …

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