In Missouri, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors age 65 and older. Jordanna McLeod tells Anthony Morabith that the state Department of Health is educating the public that falling is not a normal part of aging.
Missouri has released its annual report about pregnancy-related deaths. Alisa Nelson talks to Ashlie Otto, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, who explains some of the key takeaways in the report.
Missourians are getting older and the state is developing a Master Plan on Aging called Missourians Aging with Dignity. This is a ten-year plan that needs input from you with a survey that is out. Mindy Ulstad, a Bureau Chief with the Missouri Department of Health and...
Missouri is building a state-of-the-art multi-agency state laboratory in Jefferson City. The $151 million project is expected to break ground this month. Headed by Gov. Mike Parson, the planned campus will be home to several state agencies to provide a singular...
Witnessing or reporting adult abuse can be a challenge. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is here to help. Adult Protective Services Section Administrator Tim Jackson joins Cameron Conner to share the Adult Abuse & Neglect hotline, situations...
