by [email protected] | Nov 14, 2023 | Health / Medicine, Show Me Today
A proposed federal rule aims to boost nursing home staffing. Alisa Nelson talks to Nikki Strong, executive director of the Missouri Health Care Association, who says the proposal would “decimate” the state’s nursing homes.
by admin | May 10, 2021 | Business, Health / Medicine, News
Missouri foster care advocates are praising Friday’s passage of the $35.1 billion state operating budget, saying it provides unprecedented support for the foster families who care for the thousands of children in Missouri foster care. House Budget Committee...
by admin | Apr 17, 2021 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, History, News, Sports Features, Transportation
The proposed state operating budget will be heading to the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City next week for daily hearings and for consideration. The state Constitution requires lawmakers to approve a balanced budget by early May. The Missouri...
by admin | Apr 5, 2021 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Transportation
Legislation that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is expected to receive final approval from the Missouri Senate in Jefferson City on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) tells Missourinet that the PDMP issue should come...
by Ashley Byrd | Nov 24, 2020 | Health / Medicine, Military, News
The Missouri Veterans Commission’s Veterans Homes continue to fight COVID-19, and according to spokesman Jamie Melchert, they are continuing daily testing using PCR and antigen testing; training on the proper use of PPE and enhanced PPE; cleaning and disinfecting and...