MO: Senior Issues
New funding a boost for community health centers
Community health centers in Missouri and across the nation are getting a boost in funding thanks to Congress' passage of a bipartisan spending package…
New report reveals high economic risk of anti-DEI laws in Missouri
A new report finds some Missouri laws and prospective laws are perceived as discriminatory regardless of their actual intent - and it outlines some bi…
Cardiologists suggest heart-healthy holiday travel plans
AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggested …
Report: Rural Missouri needs more health care attention, investment
About one-third of Missouri is considered rural, and people who live there often have health challenges. The latest research suggested overlooking …
American Heart Association of MO observes National Rural Health Day
On National Rural Health Day, the American Heart Association in Missouri spotlights efforts for healthier rural living. According to a Pew Research …
For World Stroke Day, learn how to spot a stroke
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke - so learning how to spot one can be vital in saving your own life or someone else's…
Fraud takes highest financial, mental-health tolls on older adults
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person's mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on …
Missouri community healthcare centers face 340B uncertainty
While large hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers battle over drug costs, Missouri community health centers see themselves as collateral damage…
Open enrollment means researching your healthcare options
Missourians have plenty of choices when it comes to health insurance coverage - and it's time to gear up for making those decisions. For people on …
MO Ranks Low for Senior Food Security, Health; Steps Being Taken
The latest report ranking the status of seniors by state identifies room for improvement in Missouri, placing the state 40th overall. Although in …
MO Medicaid Renewals Underway; Recipients Urged to Update Information
Missouri's Department of Social Services anticipates as many as 200,000 Missourians will lose their Medicaid benefits over the course of the next year…
MO Lawmaker Proposes Raising "Circuit Breaker" Tax Credits
Every Missourian knows property values and property taxes have risen dramatically in the past 15 years, as well as the cost of rent. State lawmakers …