State Rep. Cora Faith Walker, D-Ferguson, has filed legislation that would require the Missouri...
Legislator files bill aimed at protecting Missouri kids receiving CHIP
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Missouri Congress members continue partisan divide after Pres. Trump speech in St. Charles
President Trump’s address at the St. Charles Convention Center Wednesday marked his second speech...
Southwest Missouri legislator heads to White House to discuss veterans issues
State Rep. Charlie Davis, R-Webb City, will take his advocacy on veterans issues to the White...
Nearly half of Missourians on Medicare choose hospice care near end of life; Group urges planning
The largest non-profit group representing hospice care is advising relatives to discuss end of...
Leading Missouri provider for families in crisis expanding services with merger
A leading service provider for families in crisis across Missouri has merged with a similar...
Number of flu cases are beginning to climb in Missouri
Nearly 900 Missourians have tested positive for the flu this season, compared to about 250 cases...
Lawsuit dropped as plaintiffs get Hepatitis C coverage under Medicaid in Missouri
St. Louis University Legal Clinics has dropped its lawsuit against the state after it agreed to...
Missouri university studies whether laughing gas can help to deter suicide
Washington University researchers in St. Louis are studying the use of nitrous oxide, also known...
Medical professionals gather at Missouri Capitol to brainstorm on diabetes
A panel discussion at the Missouri state Capitol Tuesday focused on the heavy impact of diabetes...
State lawmaker says diabetes is costing Missouri almost $5 billion annually
A western Missouri lawmaker is warning about the growing danger and costs from diabetes. State...
Missouri House panel seeks remedies to cost spikes in state’s health care markets
A panel charged with discovering the problems that have led to the instability of the insurance...
Missouri Democratic lawmaker still thinks money can be found to restore senior nursing cuts
A Democratic state lawmaker is still vocal about the need for a special session, even though...
Mizzou researcher finds improved brain function for older adults who volunteer
Older adults worried about losing their mental functions could consider volunteering as a...
Mizzou study examines how couples communicate after a miscarriage
Anywhere from 10 to 25% of clinically recognized pregnancies end in loss, according to the...
Former President Bill Clinton emphasizes healthy diet in Missouri school visit
(This story is written by Missourinet St. Louis contributor Jill Enders) ST. LOUIS- Former...
Gov. Greitens calls for 4th investigation on VA home conditions; Lt. Gov, both US Sen. join chorus
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has ordered a fourth investigation into the St. Louis County...
Healthcare open enrollment for Missourians: Fewer options, less time to choose
Open enrollment to purchase insurance on the exchange through the Affordable Care Act starts...
Missouri AG Hawley: The opioid crisis “hits us in the most human of terms”
Noting that opioid distributors will not receive a "free pass" from his office, Missouri Attorney...
Product developed by Mizzou engineers takes teeth-whitening one step further
Novashine’s teeth-whitening system uses a mouthpiece and special gel that connects to the user’s...
Missouri Legislature will be asked to legalize needle exchange programs
State Rep. Holly Rehder, R-Sikeston, wants to make it legal for organizations to provide drug...
Missouri AG to expand investigation into pharmaceutical over opioid epidemic
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley will hold a press conference Tuesday, to announce a major...
MU using technology to assist with battle against opioid “public health emergency”
The opioid crisis is now a nationwide public health emergency. President Trump made that...
Five Missouri apartment complexes criticized for alleged Fair Housing Act violations
Five apartment complexes in St. Louis and St. Charles counties are accused of Fair Housing Act...
Organization says more community treatment, policing will lower Missouri prison population
The Council of State Governments says Missouri’s rising prison population could be reduced by...
Missouri House Budget leader says options are there to replenish money cut from nursing care
Missouri House and Senate leadership members have narrowed down options for finding money to fully...
Missouri Congresswoman Hartzler wants to address VA hiring shortage
A Missouri Congresswoman says the VA is struggling to recruit, hire and retain qualified medical...
Judge upholds consultation requirement in Missouri’s new abortion law
A Jackson County judge in Kansas City has declined to block a portion of a new state law that...
Missouri Congressman wants Facebook to focus on Russian attempts to inflame racial strife
Missouri's 5th District Congressman is expressing concern over Russian ads on social media...
Congressman Jason Smith to wrap up southern Missouri tour on Friday
The House GOP Conference Secretary says the best part of his job is traveling across his southern...
Petition seeking constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid in Missouri is approved
An effort to bypass the state legislature and expand Medicaid in Missouri through a public vote is...