More kids are surviving cancer—but more are being diagnosed, too. That’s the message from MU Health Care oncologist Dr. Tyler Severance, who said while childhood cancer survival rates are improving, the number of cases is also on the rise. “And if we were to quote...
With most public pools across Missouri staying open through Labor Day, health professionals are reminding families to prioritize water safety. Jennifer Brooks, pediatric injury prevention coordinator at MU Health Care, said it’s crucial to ensure children can safely...
Public health experts are shedding light on a deadly brain-eating amoeba after a person was possibly infected following water activities at the Lake of the Ozarks last week. MU Health Care Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Christian Rojas Moreno, said it is a severe...
As summer wraps up and with many fall sports practices such as soccer and football already underway, some folks might be at a higher risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury. MU Health Care pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Carolyn Quinsey told Missourinet about the best...
After months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are back in business. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, who is receiving praise for pressuring both sides to an agreement....
