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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized At Anderson Hospital

2 years 9 months ago
MARYVILLE - Ashley Brannan, RN of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Ashley, a specialty care nurse in both the Intensive Care and Intermediate Care units at Anderson Hospital, was nominated by a family whose father was a patient Brannan cared for in the ICU. The nomination read: “What a bright light Ashley is! Even though she had many other clients, Ashley made my dad (87) feel comfortable. She was quickly accessible and always fresh and friendly with answers to our inquiries. "Inquiring minds want to know!" Speaking of answers, she always answered my dad’s repeated questions. Due to his Alzheimer's, my dad asked the same questions over and over and over but each time Ashley would respond with a smile as if it was the first time she answered him, although it was the 15th! She also made "light" of his

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Rosati-Kain historic building complicates negotiations to stay open

2 years 9 months ago
Alumnae and students at an all-girls Catholic high school continue to fight to keep the school open. This is after the Archdiocese announced it would close Rosati-Kain High School and St. Mary's High School at the end of the school year, as part of a consolidation plan. However, while both schools negotiate to see what's next, Rosati-Kain's process looks a bit different.  That's because of its building. Rosati-Kain High School opened in 1911 and has since 1922 operated out of a three-story…
Justina Coronel, KSDK

Rep. Robin Kelly Discusses The Future Of Health Policy At Axios Event

2 years 9 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined Axios’s Tina Reed to discuss the future of healthcare policy. The conversation focused on a range of issues; including combating maternal mortality, addressing mental health, increasing clinical trial diversity, and treating gun violence like the public health crisis that it is. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE. Congresswoman Kelly is working to ensure that the Medicaid postpartum extension to a full year of coverage, accessible to residents of every state, is passed before the end of this year. This is a key provision in the MOMMA’s Act , using research-backed strategies to combat maternal mortality. The CDC found that 80% of maternal mortality deaths are preventable. Black maternal deaths are nearly six times higher than those of their white counterparts in Illinois. “The American people are looking to Democrats in Congress to provide solutions to their challenges, particularly

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Christmas Gifts for Your Foodie Friends

2 years 9 months ago

Pick a Present In recent years I’ve told my family and friends that I don’t want any gifts bigger than the proverbial bread box. Keep it small or edible, I say. If you’re thinking about what to get your foodie friends, you might consider some of the following: Remember what Julia Child said: “People who... 

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Jean Carnahan

Maryland Heights Police Shoot and Kill Man Outside Dave & Buster's

2 years 9 months ago
Yesterday a Maryland Heights detective shot and killed a man who police say was charging him with an "edged weapon" in hand. The shooting occurred at 4:19 p.m. at the Dave & Buster's on Riverport Drive in Maryland Heights. According to a statement issued by police, the deceased individual was a 48-year-old man "wanted in relation to several criminal incidents in various area jurisdictions."
Ryan Krull

Officers Investigate 2-Year-Old Child Struck In St. Louis County In Central County Precinct

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police officers are investigating a child struck in the 2400 block of North and South Road that resulted in serious injuries to a 2-year-old child. On December 6, 2022, at 4:48 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the Central County Precinct responded to a call for service for a child struck in the 2400 block of North and South Road. Responding officers located a child, approximately 2 years of age, suffering from serious, nonlife-threatening injuries. The child was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation has revealed a white Pontiac Grand Prix or Grand Am traveling north on North and South Road struck the child and left the scene. The vehicle was last seen eastbound on St. Charles Rock Road from North and South Road. This is an active investigation. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Central County Precinct at 314-615-0111 to speak

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