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U.S. flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread

1 year 4 months ago
(AP) — The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms. Reports of flu are already high in 17 states, and the hospitalization rate hasn’t been this high this early since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, accordingContinue reading "U.S. flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread"

Haven’t seen your doctor in a few years? You may need to find a new one

1 year 4 months ago
When Claudia Siegel got a stomach bug earlier this year, she reached out to her primary care doctor to prescribe something to relieve her diarrhea. The Philadelphia resident was surprised when she received an online message informing her that because she hadn’t visited her doctor in more than three years, she was no longer aContinue reading "Haven’t seen your doctor in a few years? You may need to find a new one"

Schmitt pays $75,000 for ad during Chiefs game to close out Missouri Senate race

1 year 4 months ago
On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in their conference. With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt is targeting the enormous hometown audience expected to tune in withContinue reading "Schmitt pays $75,000 for ad during Chiefs game to close out Missouri Senate race"

Ballot measures put state investments, National Guard before voters

1 year 4 months ago
In the first four months of Missouri’s fiscal year, the state earned $42.8 million in interest for the general revenue fund, more than in the past two full years combined. The enormous increase is due to two factors — a record surplus in the fund and the rapid rise in interest rates. On Tuesday, voters will beContinue reading "Ballot measures put state investments, National Guard before voters"

Missouri hospital that denied emergency abortion is being investigated by federal officials

1 year 4 months ago
The federal government, not state political leaders, initiated an investigation of the care Freeman Health Services in Joplin provided after a denying a woman an emergency abortion, a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services spokeswoman said Monday. On Aug. 2, Mylissa Farmer came to the emergency room at Freeman Health after her water broke just beforeContinue reading "Missouri hospital that denied emergency abortion is being investigated by federal officials"

Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it

1 year 4 months ago
Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most. But a candidate’s positions on issues don’t form in a vacuum or emerge out ofContinue reading "Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it"

Jones announces opposition to recreational marijuana amendment

1 year 4 months ago
In a move highlighting a growing divide among Black leaders and organizations in Missouri over a push to legalize marijuana, Mayor Tishaura Jones announced Tuesday that she would oppose the measure appearing on the Nov. 8 ballot as Amendment 3.  While she supports legalization, Jones said, she doesn’t support etching what she believes is aContinue reading "Jones announces opposition to recreational marijuana amendment"

Enrollment for marketplace health plans is opening; here’s what you need to know

1 year 4 months ago
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance — sign-ups begin this week for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. Even though much of the coverage stays the same from year to year, there are a few upcoming changes that consumers should note this fall, especiallyContinue reading "Enrollment for marketplace health plans is opening; here’s what you need to know"

Medicaid application wait times average 41 days, the lowest in nearly a year

1 year 4 months ago
Average wait times for Missouri Medicaid applicants fell in September below the federally allowed maximum for the first time in nearly a year. According to Missouri’s Department of Social Services’ most recent publicly-available data, the state took 41 days on average to process a Medicaid application in September for the eligibility group which includes low-income children, pregnantContinue reading "Medicaid application wait times average 41 days, the lowest in nearly a year"