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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WebThose are covered for patients with breast cancer, but they were not covered by the health insurance plans for transgender patients. In an 8-6 decision, the majority of …

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Missouri is a leading state for infant mortality. What can be done …

WebMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Nationally, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations had the highest percent increase in infant …

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

WebThe benefits of hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. That's the conclusion of a new studypublished in the medical journal …

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New Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan aims to reduce suicide …

WebThe Missouri Suicide Prevention Network has released a new statewide suicide prevention planthat aims to educate Missourians about what they can do to …

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Mobile Outreach Clinic Brings COVID-19 Vaccines Into …

WebBoone County has one of the highest vaccination rates in Missouri, according to the Department of Health & Senior Services. 49.0 percent of the county has …

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The mortality rate is higher among rural adults — and the gap …

WebThe new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds rural working age adults are dying of natural causes at a faster rate than their urban counterparts — and …

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Thousands Of Missourians In Medicaid Expansion Limbo KBIA

WebKBIA’s Health & Wealth Desk covers the economy and health of rural and underserved communities in Missouri and beyond. The team produces a weekly radio …

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More babies are being born with syphilis. An MU expert says more

WebCongenital syphilis is the medical term for when a baby contracts syphilis from its mother while in the womb. When a pregnant person is infected with syphilis, the …

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Awareness of Black mental health crisis 'comes at a great cost'

WebAwareness of Black mental health crisis 'comes at a great cost'. Diana Bruce, left, and Kelsie Rhimes, right, hold a sign during Lincoln University Founders’ Day …

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Checking Up on Lung Cancer Screenings: 'Catching it earlier, you …

WebThis month, the American Cancer Society expanded its lung cancer screening recommendations to yearly, low-dose CT scans for those aged 50 to 80 who …

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Problems with oversight, staffing contribute to low quality ranking …

WebKBIA’s Health & Wealth Desk covers the economy and health of rural and underserved communities in Missouri and beyond. The team produces a weekly radio …

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Missouri to keep kids enrolled in Medicaid for 12 months starting …

WebIn January 2024, those 18 and under who enroll in Missouri's insurance programs for low-income people will not be removed for 12 months. Missouri children …

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Compass Health to open comprehensive children's center KBIA

WebKBIA. Starting June 5, Compass Health Network’s Children’s Center will open its doors to mid-Missourians. Children will be able to go from their dental …

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Federal health officials aim to keep Missouri mothers and infants …

WebLeaders from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration visited St. Louis University on Wednesday to discuss what federal officials could do to …

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After losing $112 million, Boone Health declines to release …

WebThe Boone Health hospital campus is located in downtown Columbia off of Broadway Blvd. Boone Health has lost more than $112 million since becoming an …

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Girls are in a mental health crisis. What can schools do

WebWhile Jackson may have felt alone, she’s part of what experts are calling a crisis in the mental health of girls. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control …

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After Platinum Health took control of two Missouri sites, it fired all

WebNoble Health, a three-year-old private equity-backed startup, acquired Audrain and nearby Callaway Community Hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. …

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Florida's 6-week abortion ban is now in effect, curbing access …

WebFlorida joins eleven other states in the South that have already severely restricted abortion in recent years, either with six-week bans or total bans. Residents in …

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Boone Health closes its home care, hospice services KBIA

WebPublished November 2, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT. COLUMBIA − Boone Health announced Thursday it is closing its home care and hospice service lines, affecting 26 employees. In …

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Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's …

WebElijah McClain's death at the hands of suburban Denver police and paramedics was much in the newsas Black Lives Matter protests happened in 2020. …

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MU Health Care finances improve following February cash shortage

WebSara Shahriari. /. KBIA. MU Health Care is forecasting a 3.2% revenue increase and a 1% increase in expenses for fiscal year 2024, a sign that the health care …

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Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on …

WebPHOENIX — A potential vote to repeal a near-total abortion ban in Arizona on Wednesday will be closely watched by some conservative voters who are struggling …

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