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How Missouri and Kansas expanded rural access to health care in …

WebMany states, including Kansas and Missouri, have expanded telehealth at least temporarily during the pandemic. But in order for telehealth to continue to be an …

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What St. Luke's merger with BJC means for Kansas City patients

WebIn the medical industry, the goal is increasingly straightforward: Get bigger. Or else. Consider, for example, the merger of Kansas City’s St. Luke’s Health System with …

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Kansas Medicaid benefits: How to apply for KanCare

WebPeople with questions may call the KanCare ombudsman toll-free at 1-855-643-8180 or contact one of two satellite offices set up to assist beneficiaries. To contact …

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Fare-free buses can mean health gains in Kansas City

WebKansas City bus fares were eliminated entirely in 2020 and now the KCATA is considering whether to start charging riders again. An ongoing study is looking at …

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The new program hoping to reduce KC violent crime – The Beacon

WebThe new program, dubbed the Community Safety Partnership, is being rolled out as Kansas City continues to struggle with violent crime. After a record 176 homicides …

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Vibrant Health wants to build a $30 million medical center in KCK

WebVibrant Health in Kansas City, Kansas, is raising $30 million to build a new clinic in one of the county’s poorest neighborhoods. The nonprofit has formed a …

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Hazardous Kansas City housing is making some residents sick

WebStay-at-home advice was meant to keep people safe from COVID. But it put some Kansas Citians at risk of unhealthy conditions in their homes. Sakinah Cooper with …

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New COVID vaccine sees "little to no interest", health leaders say

WebKansas City health providers see ‘little to no interest’ in latest COVID vaccine. The CDC reports that only 16% of adults and 7% of children have received the …

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Kansas City Public Schools address mental health of

WebSome factors leading to suicide — like isolation — have increased during the pandemic, according to Alexandria Wagner, manager of community-based clinical …

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What postpartum Medicaid expansion means for Missouri's …

WebThe Missouri Foundation for Health study estimates that expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage could bring a 25% reduction in postpartum hospitalization …

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Ransomware attack at Liberty Hospital highlights safety concerns

WebRansomware and other data breaches are a huge problem in health care, affecting 88 million Americans in the first 10 months of 2023. An industry trade group …

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KC hospitals say AI has potential to cut costs, but regulation lacking

WebTakeaways: AI is regularly used in Kansas City hospitals, from helping doctors take notes during patient appointments to monitoring the availability of hospital …

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How can Kansas City get more Black doctors

WebThis Kansas City organization has a prescription for more Black doctors. Studies show that Black patients have safer outcomes when working with a Black …

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FAQ: Kansas City COVID guidelines from local experts – The Beacon

WebTo get a free or reduced-cost vaccine, contact your local health department and ask about the CDC’s Bridge Access program. Johnson County — 913-826-1200. …

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Nurse union ready to fight for change in Kansas City hospitals

WebThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that registered nurses working in Kansas City in 2022 had a mean annual salary of $76,580, compared with $68,130 in …

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Kansas launching foster care Family Treatment Court court

WebThe family court program is scheduled to launch in September in three counties. Credit: Kansas News Service. Substance abuse contributes to around 13% of …

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Why is Missouri's maternal mortality rate so high

WebSubstance use disorder contributed to nearly 33% of Missouri’s pregnancy-related deaths from 2017 to 2019. Gun violence problems in Missouri made homicide the …

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What’s next for reproductive rights in Missouri

WebA majority of Missourians support access to an abortion before eight weeks, according to a new poll conducted by St. Louis University and YouGov. Of the 900 …

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How Black Kansas Citians find good therapists – The Beacon

WebAlthough there are no official records on the percentage of counselors in the Kansas City area who are Black, accounts of people struggling to find Black therapists …

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