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$4 million investment bringing in healthcare IT to Kansas City

WEBKANSAS CITY, Mo. —. A new initiative to start 20 new digital health companies in the metro region just got a boost - to the tune of $4 million. Almost …

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Kansas City's St. Luke's finalizes merger with BJC HealthCare

WEBThe second-largest health care provider in Kansas City is officially merging with the largest health system in St. Louis on Jan. 1, 2024.On Wednesday, BJC …

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Johnson County, Kansas giving out free at-home COVID-19 tests

WEBThe Johnson County, Kansas, Department of Health and Environment announced Friday it will begin handing out free rapid coronavirus tests in drive-through …

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Platte County launches survey for upcoming booster shots

WEBThe Platte County Health Department says just over 50% of people in the county have been vaccinated, so they hope this survey will tell them if the demand for …

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Whistleblower's complaints about St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

WEBKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A whistleblower claims sterile processing practices at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, 4401 Wornall Road, are out of compliance with …

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Respiratory illnesses creating strain on Kansas City hospitals

WEBThe strain of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 have created a strain on the health care system. Advertisement. It is to the point that kids are being treated in the …

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About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who aren't yet

WEBWASHINGTON — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising …

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Lenexa clinic opens to walk-ins, 2,000 spots available Thursday

WEBThe clinic is taking walk-ins from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday’s clinic goes from 9 a.m. Until 7 p.m. with more than 2,000 spots available for walk-ins. …

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Treatment is evolving for those still suffering from long COVID

WEBKANSAS CITY, Mo. —. We're closing in on four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of long COVID are still plaguing tens of thousands of …

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Rise in respiratory viruses reported across Kansas City

WEBRise in respiratory viruses reported across Kansas City. Severe Weather There is currently 1 active weather alert. Kansas City, MO 64154. 53°. Partly Cloudy. …

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Kansas City's zip codes see widening gap in life expectancy

WEBAdvertisement. Overall, the average life expectancy for the city is 77-years-old, but there is a large gap between different zip codes and races. “There are some …

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Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate

WEBWhat to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate. Zyn is a small oral pouch that contains nicotine powder and flavorings …

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HCA Healthcare says data breach may affect patients in Kansas, …

WEBMedical giant HCA Healthcare, which operates 180 hospitals in the U.S. and Britain, says the personal data of about 11 million patients in 20 states may have been …

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Clay County, Missouri, resident tests positive for measles

WEBThe Clay County Public Health Center has been notified of a confirmed case of measles. A Liberty, Missouri resident recently tested positive. The health center said …

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Premature baby rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza

WEBA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, her uncle said Friday.Sabreen …

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Jackson County lawmakers hold second committee hearing on …

WEBExperts included a federal gun licensee, the Director of the Independence Health Department, and the Commander of the Kansas City Police Violent Crime Division.

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Busted pipe leads to mess at University of Kansas Health System

WEBThe University of Kansas Health System is undergoing clean-up after a busted pipe caused a mess in part of the facility. A viewer sent a photo of the water coming …

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6 asymptomatic TB cases found among contacts to Olathe student

WEBHealth officials say the six positive tests were found among 314 possible contacts tested for the disease. Those who tested positive are currently all …

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Man, 94, killed in parking lot at University of Kansas Cancer Center

WEBWhat's being called a hit-and-run crash at the University of Kansas Health System's cancer treatment center in Westwood has claimed the life of a 94-year-old …

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KC-area mom and son reunite with helicopter team that saved them

WEBA mother and her 5-month-old son returned to the very place where both of their lives were saved this summer. On Tuesday, they got to meet the medical team that …

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Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 94-year-old …

WEBOfficials with the University of Kansas Health System said William J. Ward, of Leawood, Kansas, was struck Thursday morning. Her first appearance in court is set …

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