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Did you know? What does Missouri law say about the sale of raw milk?
HealthDecember 12
Did you know? What does Missouri law say about the sale of raw milk?Missouri law permits raw milk sales directly from farms, but not through distribution centers. Pasteurization, crucial for killing harmful pathogens, is mandatory for broader consumer sales.
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Bob Miller
Prescription delivery in Missouri faces delays under USPS rural service plan
HealthDecember 10
Prescription delivery in Missouri faces delays under USPS rural service planMissouri's prescription delivery faces challenges as USPS plans to cut rural services, raising concerns about timely access to medications. With rural pharmacies closing, the impact on patient health could be significant.
Meg Cunningham ~ The Beacon
‘We need more societal support’: Missouri study highlights barriers to breastfeeding
HealthDecember 10
‘We need more societal support’: Missouri study highlights barriers to breastfeedingA Missouri study underscores the challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers during the pandemic, highlighting the need for more societal support and workplace accommodations to improve maternal health equity.
Anna Spoerre ~ Missouri Independent
With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight
HealthDecember 9
With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fightWith Trump's presidency looming, advocates shift focus to states to tackle medical debt as federal efforts face potential cuts. States may lead policy changes to protect consumers from mounting healthcare costs.
Noam N. Levey ~ KFF Health News
Mercy, Anthem reach contract agreement, ending dispute before 2025 deadline
HealthDecember 5
Mercy, Anthem reach contract agreement, ending dispute before 2025 deadlineMercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multiyear contract, ensuring Anthem members maintain in-network access to Mercy's healthcare services across Missouri.
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Christopher Borro
Ask the doctors: Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu
HealthDecember 3
Ask the doctors: Knowing the difference between a cold and the fluLearn how to differentiate between a cold and the flu, understand symptoms, and know when to seek medical help. Get insights from experts Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D., at UCLA Health.
Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system's cracks
HealthDecember 2
Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system's cracksMillions of homebound seniors face severe health risks and isolation due to inadequate support. Explore the challenges they face and the vital role of home-based care programs in bridging the gap.
By Judith Graham ~ KFF Health News
Immigration detention center contractor sues over California health inspections
HealthNovember 29
Immigration detention center contractor sues over California health inspectionsGEO Group sues California over law allowing health inspections in immigration detention centers, claiming it infringes on federal authority. The lawsuit could impact oversight of detainee conditions.
By Vanessa G. Sánchez ~ KFF Health News
Proposed changes could make weight-loss drugs more accessible to millions of Americans 
HealthNovember 27
Proposed changes could make weight-loss drugs more accessible to millions of Americans CMS proposes changes to Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs, recognizing obesity as a disease. This could expand access to millions, sparking debate over costs and benefits.
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Many states, including Missouri, might pursue Medicaid work requirements under Trump
HealthNovember 25
Many states, including Missouri, might pursue Medicaid work requirements under TrumpStates such as Missouri may revisit Medicaid work requirements under Trump, impacting coverage for many. Critics argue it harms access to health care, while supporters claim it fosters self-sufficiency.
By Shalına Chatlani ~ Stateline
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