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How a St. Louis-based health care system …

WebMan busted in St. Louis area for using sleight of hand to steal more than $109,000. Ascension executives say they hope through this joint venture with a for-profit, India …

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Places for People joins Brightli to expand mental health …

WebPlaces for People announced plans on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, to partner with Springfield, Missouri-based Brightli — one of the country’s largest nonprofits providing behavioral …

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New mental health urgent care clinic to address critical …

WebAt the new SSM Health Behavioral Health Urgent Care, at DePaul Hospital, a monitor hangs on the wall in the nurses station, to display the service status of each patient who …

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Missouri provides state funds to train physicians with …

WebMichele Munz. Apr 4, 2024. ST. LOUIS — To address the shortage of doctors in Missouri, more than $2 million in state funds will be allocated for the first time to create additional …

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Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive …

WebBetter heart health may mean middle-aged Black women are less likely to show cognitive decline than those with poor heart health, a study has found. Researchers said the study …

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What patients need to know about BJC's deal with Aetna

WebDec. 15 will be the last day to enroll through the health insurance marketplace for coverage that takes effect on Jan. 1. The very final day to enroll will be Jan. 15, for coverage that …

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Drug treatment clinic, community pharmacy open in …

WebDELLWOOD — A drug treatment clinic and community pharmacy are the newest tenants to open at R&R Marketplace, an economic and community hub that is living up to the name …

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St. Louis is first stop in federal effort to address maternal …

WebA pregnant woman stands for a portrait May 18, 2023, in Dallas. ST. LOUIS — Federal health officials on Wednesday will visit St. Louis, the first stop on an 11-city tour across …

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Opinion: How reimagining health care policy can reduce …

WebThe Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity is a federal initiative that permits states to use Medicaid to provide health care to individuals 90 days before they …

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Mercy to start teaching program at Jefferson County …

WebMercy launches teaching program at Jefferson County hospital to combat doctor shortage. Annika Merrilees. Mar 7, 2024. Dr. Karthik Iyer, left, and Dr. Jacob Peyton talk about the …

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Qualifying SSM Health patients to get food when discharged

WebSSM Health to provide two days’ worth of food to needy patients when they’re discharged. Michele Munz. Nov 1, 2023. Food bags that include canned vegetables and beans, …

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Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution …

WebMissouri House of Representatives minority leader, speaker and the member who ushered the bill through the body speak to the press about the passage of a proposal to make …

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Missouri takes steps to improve its dismal maternal mortality rate

WebST. LOUIS — Primary care providers can now call mental health experts for immediate help with a patient. Low-income mothers’ Medicaid coverage continues for a year after giving …

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St. Louis moms, babies in face risky pregnancies, first year

WebBetween 2020 and 2022 in Missouri, nearly 81% of white women received adequate prenatal care, compared to nearly 62% of Black women. In St. Louis, those numbers are …

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Facing public backlash, some health care companies are …

WebWorried about hospitals closing and higher costs for patients, state lawmakers are increasingly tangling with hospitals over potential health care mergers, in some cases …

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Water main break forces four south St. Louis County schools to …

WebUtility company American Water described the incident as an "emergency event" in an online notification to customers, with the break affecting a large swath of unincorporated …

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St. Louis hospital launches pediatric diabetes mobile unit

WebTwo days a week, the Healthy Kids Express Diabetes Mobile Unit travels to area schools to care for St. Louis Children’s Hospital patients with diabetes or diabetes risk.

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Report: 1 in 10 Missouri seniors have Alzheimer's dementia

WebThe Alzheimer's Association report also details the need for care navigators, a group of health care workers who help families with dementia care.

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Ascension Health plans $2 billion Cayman 'health city' project

WebJim Doyle. Ascension Health Alliance executives say their joint venture to build a $2 billion "health city" in the Cayman Islands with an India-based hospital group will bring high …

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Dr. Roach: 'Super platelet donor' concerned about high platelet …

WebDr. Roach: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become …

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2021 death of young Black man at rural Missouri home was self …

WebEricka Lotts stands next to a poster of her son, Derontae Martin, from his high school football playing days, Sept. 17, 2021, at her home in Ferguson, Mo. Martin died of a self …

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Centene donates Ferguson building to Urban League

WebLOUIS — Health care company Centene Corp. has donated its more than $25 million Ferguson claims center to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the largest …

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Cardinals attendance and ticket sales continue to drop

WebCardinals attendance, ticket sales continue decline after rare losing season. The last rays of sun shine on a smattering of St. Louis Cardinals fans in the outfield bleacher seats in the …

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When, where Mizzou players might picked in 2024 NFL draft

WebWhen, where Mizzou prospects might be picked in the 2024 NFL draft. Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz addresses the media on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after spring …

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New Mizzou AD Veatch's contract includes pay of $1.3 million

WebBen shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement. COLUMBIA, Mo. — New Missouri athletics director Laird Veatch will make at least $1.3 million per year for the five …

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