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Missouri DHSS issues emergency waiver to assist Missourians impacted by severe weather
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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May 23, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued an emergency waiver to assist Missourians in need of critical prescription medications following the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that struck...
Measles in Missouri – What Should You Know?
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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May 30, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The number of cases of measles reported in Missouri this year is the same for all of 2024 so far (2). However, nationally this year is unusual. Thirty-one of the states have experienced cases -- including 14 outbreaks – and...
Uplifting and Connecting: Connections to Success and the Missouri Department of Corrections are partnering to prepare soon-to-be-released Missourians for fulfilling new jobs and new lives after prison
Missouri Department of Corrections
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May 29, 2025
Connections to Success and the Missouri Department of Corrections are partnering to prepare soon-to-be-released Missourians for fulfilling new jobs and new lives after prison Story by Marcus Wilkins As Tyrone Harris expertly maneuvers his forklift...
Redesigned and Redefined: The Missouri Department of Corrections and the University of Missouri have teamed up to rethink living spaces in prisons, thus improving the lives of residents and staff.
Missouri Department of Corrections
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May 29, 2025
The Missouri Department of Corrections and the University of Missouri have teamed up to rethink living spaces in prisons, thus improving the lives of residents and staff. Story by Marcus Wilkins A washing machine sloshes rhythmically while a...
Healthcare Consulting & Contracting (HC3) Founder and Senior Toxicologist Dr. J. David Krause Honored with AIHA’s 2024 Lila Albin Best IEQ Paper Award
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 19, 2025
Tallahassee, Florida , May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Consulting & Contracting (HC3), a leader in environmental health and toxicology consulting, proudly announces that its Founder and Senior Toxicologist, Dr. J. David Krause, has...
Attorney General Bailey Secures Supreme Court Victory to Reinstate Health and Safety Protections for Women
Missouri Attorney General
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May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025 3:51 pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Attorney General Andrew Bailey secured a major win for the rule of law, women’s health, and unborn life in Comprehensive Health v. State of Missouri, after the Missouri Supreme Court vacated a...
Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those...
Dialed In Enters Missouri's Thriving Cannabis Market with Potent Solventless Rosin Gummies
EIN Presswire
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May 21, 2025
Missouri consumers can elevate their cannabis experience with artisanal, full-spectrum edibles crafted for quality, clarity, and potency. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Missouri’s appetite for premium...
The Health of the Nation: A State-by-State Look at U.S. Well-Being in 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 21, 2025
New nationwide health ranking uncovers key patterns in behavior and care access, shaping well-being outcomes across all 50 U.S. states. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A newly released 50-state health ranking...
Three Missouri Dispensaries Illustrate Localized Approaches to Cannabis Retail in a Growing Market
EIN Presswire
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May 21, 2025
From the Earth, Greenlight Dispensary, and Easy Mountain Cannabis Co. Emphasize Social Impact, Consumer Access, and Community Engagement Across the State JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Missouri’s...
MDC joins Alzheimer’s Association for Nature for Your Brain Health program at Powder Valley Nature Center May 27
Missouri Department of Conservation
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May 21, 2025
Body KIRKWOOD, Mo.—Nature can be one of the best prescriptions for mental health. Studies show that time in green spaces can reduce stress hormone levels, boost mood and creative thinking, improve problem solving abilities and concentration. Time...
Hospice Choices: VITAS® Healthcare Is Now Serving Marion County, Florida
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 19, 2025
OCALA, Fla., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Residents of North Central Florida now have easier access to high-quality, compassionate hospice services from the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. On May 15, VITAS Healthcare began...
Glooko Names Mark Clements, M.D., Ph.D. as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer
Business Wire
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May 19, 2025
Glooko, a leading global diabetes data management company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Clements as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer. Dr. Clements has served as Glooko’s fractional Chief Medical Officer since 2016 and will step...
EquipmentShare Opens Flagship Advanced Solutions Facility in Grain Valley, Missouri, Representing a More Than $21M Investment into the Local Economy and the Creation of New Jobs
Business Wire
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May 19, 2025
EquipmentShare, one of the fastest-growing construction technology and equipment rental companies in the nation, will join city officials, the Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce and community partners for a grand opening celebration at its new...
23andMe Reaches Agreement for Sale of Business to TTAM Research Institute Following Final Round of Bidding in Court-Approved Sale Process
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
TTAM Commits to Comply with Company’s Privacy Policy and All Applicable Laws TTAM Commits to Adopting Additional Consumer Protections and Privacy Safeguards to Enhance Protections for Customer Data and Privacy No Changes to 23andMe’s Privacy...
Video highlights Medicaid’s importance for preventative care
American Hospital Association
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June 11, 2025
The AHA June 10 released a new video in its series, “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care,” that features Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Jon Doolittle sharing how important Medicaid is for preventative care and keeping people healthy....
Governor Kehoe Presents Three State Teams with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, Recognizing Excellence in State Government Operations
Missouri Office of Administration
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June 12, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Office of Administration recognized three state teams with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, celebrating their outstanding contributions to improving efficiency,...
Governor Kehoe Presents Three State Teams with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, Recognizing Excellence in State Government Operations
Missouri Office of Administration
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June 12, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Office of Administration recognized three state teams with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, celebrating their outstanding contributions to improving efficiency,...
Silverado Names Angela Collins, RN, CHPN, MBA as Senior Vice President of Hospice Operations
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
Hospice veteran brings more than two decades of experience to her role overseeing Silverado's expanding hospice service line IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Silverado is pleased to announce that Angela Collins, RN,...
Stellar Market Research examines the growth rate of the Edible Oils and Fats Market during the forecast period 2025-2032
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Edible Oils & Fat market size was valued at over USD 273.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 404.38 billion in 2032 at a CAGR of 5.0%. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Edible Oils and Fats...