by admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Health / Medicine
As more cases of the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu, are reported in Missouri, it has become apparent that young people are particularly at risk. As of last Saturday, October 17th, 5,365 cases of flu had been recorded in Missouri. That has skyrocketed from the median number...
by admin | Sep 29, 2009 | Health / Medicine
The State Department of Health and Senior Services is hosting a half dozen public meetings, throughout the state, to introduce an improved statewide system of care for victims of stroke and heart attack . It’s being billed as a cutting-edge plan for emergency...
by admin | Sep 23, 2009 | Health / Medicine
As the fall season rolls in, so does the message about falls prevention awareness from the Missouri Department of Health . One in three seniors in Missouri will suffer a serious fall in their lifetime, according to the Health Department. The number of those falls that...
by admin | Sep 15, 2009 | Health / Medicine
State officials want Missourians to get vaccinated against the H1N1 virus , once the state finally gets the vaccine. H1N1, popularly known as the Swine Flu, has already hit the state. The vaccine is expected to arrive in Missouri by mid-October. State Health Director...
by admin | Aug 6, 2009 | Politics / Govt
House Speaker Ron Richard defends his action that kept an autism insurance mandate bill from coming to the House floor for debate, dismissing criticism leveled by Governor Nixon. Governor Nixon has been harshly critical of House leadership for blocking SB 167 which...
