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More radioactive tests sought for Hazelwood School District

2 years 10 months ago
In an unusual show of bipartisanship, Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and Democratic U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri asked the federal government to perform more testing for radioactive contamination on properties owned by the Hazelwood School District.
Associated Press

'Hundreds of victims can now begin to heal': Former Agape Boarding School student reacts to news of its closing

2 years 10 months ago
A Missouri boarding school for boys labeled the “Christian Reform School from Hell” by Rolling Stone magazine has announced it will be closing this month. In a statement obtained by KSDK, Bryan Clemensen, who until November had been director of the Agape Boarding School, wrote: Robert Bucklin said he spent five years at the Baptist facility in Stockton, Missouri, and was the victim of abuse there. “After years of fighting for justice, justice has finally prevailed,” he said moments after…
Christine Byers, KSDK

WashU doctor notes African Americans’ unique menopause experience

2 years 10 months ago
Black Americans are more likely to start menopause early and gain less treatment to manage symptoms — that’s according to a recent review of menopause literature. Dr. Makeba Williams, an associate professor and vice chair of professional development and wellness in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University, encourages more doctors to recognize that the menopause experience is not universal and more care should be taken when treating patients of color, especially Black Americans.