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Attempt to cut Medicaid abortion funding is debated in senate
The state senate debated a bill that would stop state fund from going to Planned Parenthood or...
Republican-led abortion ballot initiative suspends campaign
The campaign for a Republican-led ballot initiative that sought to allow some abortions to resume...
Why do we sleep? Wash U has a lead (LISTEN)
Why do we sleep? This is a question that has puzzled members of society for centuries. Washington...
A month to remind you to monitor your heart health (LISTEN)
February is heart health awareness month. Here to assist with healthy tips and signs to look out...
Missouri bill to research whether ‘magic mushrooms’ help some veterans
Missouri is reviewing whether to let some military veterans use a psychedelic, referred to as...
Missouri Poison Center sees surge in overdose-related calls for weight-loss drugs (LISTEN)
There’s this growing trend that has led to a major increase in calls to Missouri poison centers...
Gubernatorial appointments deadline approaches as stalling on Senate floor continues
Twenty-six Missourians appointed by the governor to serve on a state board or commission are...
Update on state’s work to help Missourians with autism (LISTEN)
A statewide commission has been working to develop a roadmap to help Missourians who are living...
A path to lowering insulin and EpiPen costs (LISTEN)
Lowering the cost of insulin and EpiPens for Missourians while increasing their access is a...
Missouri awarded second federal grant to help address veterans home staffing shortages
Missouri has been awarded a federal grant to help bolster staffing at the state’s seven veterans...
Signature gathering begins for campaign to make some Missouri abortions legal again
A coalition of pro-choice advocates has officially launched its signature gathering campaign to...
Cape Fair Republican attempts to erase four-year expiration on transgender healthcare bill
A controversial transgender bill that recently became law is returning to the Missouri...
Missouri bill proposes to reduce telehealth barriers
The Missouri House of Representatives is getting to work on a bill that would loosen restrictions...
A voluntary do-not-sell list for guns to help suicide rates (LISTEN)
To help fight Missouri’s suicide rate, a state lawmaker is proposing a voluntary do-not-sell list...
Missouri is experiencing a moderate level of flu cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state is experiencing a moderate...
Bills would boost access to birth control, telehealth reimbursements (LISTEN)
To get reimbursed for a virtual healthcare visit, Missouri patients must have audio and video...
A virtual way for people with disabilities to get the help they need (LISTEN)
Healthcare for people with disabilities: Myke Bates, CEO of Hearo Virtual Care, joins Alisa...
Five lead poisoning cases in Missouri from recalled cinnamon applesauce packets
There have been no deaths, but at least five Missouri children have been sickened by cinnamon...
Bailey wants judge to block subpoena seeking government records in abortion fight
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey wants a Cole County judge to block a subpoena seeking...
20 Missouri colleges and universities on tap to get state nursing grants
Missouri is investing $5 million in hopes of boosting the state's nursing education programs. A...
Missouri dealing with growing list of incompetent people in jail awaiting psychiatric bed
Missouri has about 285 people in jail or out on bond that are being supported by the state’s...
Missouri uses technology to provide virtual care support services
Missouri uses a remote support system to help some people with disabilities live on their own....
Missouri bill aims to ensure that online healthcare visits are reimbursed
To get reimbursed for an online healthcare visit, Missouri patients must have audio and video...
RSV cases on rise in northwestern Missouri
RSV cases are on the rise in northwest Missouri. Dr. Jamie Ball, with Mosaic Internal Medicine and...
Missouri activates database to monitor prescription drug use
After about two years of work, Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program has officially been...
Missouri emerges as leader in 988 crisis hotline response times
Missouri is a national leader when it comes to 988 crisis hotline response times. That is what...
Missouri works to make Medicaid program sustainable
Missouri is working to make its Medicaid program sustainable after voters approved the expansion...
Hawley blasts removal of payments to radiation victims from defense bill
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, is blasting House and Senate negotiators who have finalized...
New apprenticeship program to help meet Missouri’s growing demand for healthcare workers (LISTEN)
A new apprenticeship program aims to help meet Missouri’s growing demand for healthcare workers....