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Missouri ranks 28th in child well-being in new Kids Count report card

WEBA new report ranks Missouri 28th in the well-being of children – down one spot from the previous year’s ranking of 27th. The Annie E. Casey Foundation puts …

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Missouri Legislature passes public health package

WEBMissouri lawmakers have sent to Gov. Mike Parson a wide-ranging healthcare bill. Senate Bill 106 is sponsored by state Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City. …

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Pilot project directs healthcare resources to rural Missouri

WEBA pilot project has been announced that plans to improve health outcomes in rural Missouri communities. It’s a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department …

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Millions being put into two rural Missouri hospitals; Noble to …

WEBA Kansas City company that owns rural hospitals in mid-Missouri’s Fulton and Mexico is investing millions of dollars into the two facilities, and is working with both …

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Missouri is experiencing a moderate level of flu cases

WEBThe Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state is experiencing a moderate level of flu cases. The latest state data shows a dip in flu …

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Missouri works to make Medicaid program sustainable

WEBMissouri is working to make its Medicaid program sustainable after voters approved the expansion of the government healthcare program. The 2020 campaign …

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Here’s what you need to know when shopping for health insurance

WEBThe time of year is here when many Missourians are shopping around for health insurance. For coverage to begin January 1, Missourians must sign up for a …

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Researchers looking at difficulties accessing health care in rural

WEBA new University of Missouri study is looking at health inequalities in rural Missouri. The study found that health care organizations are beginning to offer basic …

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Missouri bill aims to ensure that online healthcare visits are

WEBby Alisa Nelson | Dec 16, 2023. To get reimbursed for an online healthcare visit, Missouri patients must have audio and video connected during their appointment. Rep. Patty …

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Missouri Mental Health Director: “Mental health is just like a …

WEBMissouri Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told the State Board of Education that in the last three years, the U.S. Surgeon General has issued …

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Governor Parson says Vizient partnership is expanding Missouri's

WEBDuring a year-end press conference on Wednesday in Jefferson City, the governor credited the partnership with Vizient for expanding the health care system’s …

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Missouri to consider steps to help with mental health needs of …

WEBThe advisories recommend steps for government to address the mental health needs of children. One recommendation the department plans to make is to …

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Missouri emerges as leader in 988 crisis hotline response times

WEBMissouri is a national leader when it comes to 988 crisis hotline response times. That is what Director Valerie Huhn, the Director of the Missouri Department of …

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Group says federal staffing proposal would ‘decimate’ Missouri’s

WEBby Alisa Nelson | Nov 13, 2023. The federal government wants to require nursing homes nationwide to boost nursing staff levels, including in Missouri. A proposed rule would …

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Several Missouri bills become law today

WEBSeveral new Missouri laws begin today. Each year, the Missouri Legislature passes many bills that officially become law on August 28. Here is background on some …

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Missouri prepares to roll out national crisis hotline (LISTEN)

WEBThe $49 billion state budget proposal includes several efforts to help Missourians dealing with a mental or behavioral health crisis. Valerie Huhn, the director …

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Missouri lawmaker wants audio only option for virtual healthcare …

WEBCurrent Missouri law requires that patients must have audio and video connections during their online healthcare appointment. If they don’t, their insurance …

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First baby left in Missouri’s only safe haven baby box

WEBThe baby girl was anonymously placed in the safe haven box last week in St. Louis County. During a news conference Monday, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian …

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Governor names two state department directors

WEBGovernor Mike Parson has named two new directors to his team. At Wednesday’s Capitol news conference, the governor named Valeri Huhn the new …

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Firm chosen, real work to begin on Arch renovations

WEBNow, the real work begins. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates of New York has been chosen to re-shape the grounds around the St. Louis Gateway Arch. …

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