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KC COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES: Missouri and Kansas see rising cases

WebHere are the latest COVID-19 updates around the Kansas City metro area, and in Kansas and Missouri. What you need to know: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday the state

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‘An astronomical rise’: Kansas health leaders warn of spike …

WebLocal health officials are warning about a huge spike in norovirus cases. Officials say the number of cases are high, particularly in Johnson and Douglas Counties …

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Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available from state of Missouri …

WebThe Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state has seen a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing during the month of December. Free at-home test kits are once again

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Johnson County, Kansas giving out free at-home COVID …

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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HCA Healthcare says data breach may affect patients in …

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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$4 million investment bringing in healthcare IT to Kansas …

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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Treatment is evolving for those still suffering from long …

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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Platte County launches survey for upcoming booster …

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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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WebThere is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people's physical and mental health. I wanted to delve more into depth about the health

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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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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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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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Kansas City hospital tackling nursing shortage with Moxi …

WebAnd Moxi is very helpful in getting that to us." In its first 20 days, the Saint Luke's Health System estimates Moxi saved nurses and nursing assistants more than …

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Heart to Heart International secures official WHO designation

WebLENEXA, Kan. —. Over the past decade, Lenexa-based Heart to Heart International has helped millions of people around the world during disasters. This week, …

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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 from …

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Health assessment report for proposed Kansas City landfill released

WebThe Jackson County Health Department has released a health impact assessment concerning a proposed landfill in South Kansas City. The assessment report …

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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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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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Raytown converts closed YMCA into community wellness center

WebRAYTOWN, Mo. —. When the YMCA in Raytown closed down three years ago, it was a loss for the community – especially the Raytown High School swim team. Now, a $3 million project has given new

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