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KC area restaurants with health code violations this week Kansas …

WebSeveral Kansas City area restaurants had multiple health code violations this week, including a popular Country Club Plaza restaurant. Several restaurants, breweries and bars in Kansas City, Johnson County have violations: Fogo De Chao, The Other Place, Grinders, more.

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Why Missouri has No. 6 worst drug problem in US, study says

WebDrug health issues and rehab: 8th worst in the country. Kansas ranked 19th, with an overall score of 45.97. Its lowest-scoring category was drug health issues and rehab, ranking 14th in the U.S. Missouri saw more than 2,000 overdose deaths between November 2022 and November 2023, according to the most recent data available from …

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These KC area restaurants failed local health inspections Kansas …

WebThe Kansas City Health Department cited these operations for seven or more critical violations: Privee Restaurant and Lounge, 700 Southwest Blvd., had 13 critical violations following a March 13 routine inspection. GJ Fish & Chicken, 4300 Truman Road, had 10 critical violations following a March 12 routine inspection. It had two in a follow-up

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Kansas City area restaurants with health violations: Old Shawnee …

WebFor complete Kansas health inspections, click here. Old Shawnee Pizza, 6000 Rogers Road, Shawnee, had 15 violations during a Dec. 27 inspection following a complaint. Meshuggah Bagels, 7096 W. 105th St., Overland Park, had nine violations during a Dec. 27 routine inspection. The Kansas City Health Department cited these operations for seven …

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Where should I mask up in KS

WebSedgwick County remains at the low level under Thursday’s update.

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Biden weighs U.S. travel restrictions to slow COVID variants The

WebOutbreaks of the new variants have lent urgency to a review of potential travel restrictions within the United States, an official said.

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Omicron spreading quickly, Missouri wastewater samples show

WebThe newest variant was found in more than half of the wastewater samples tested by the Missouri health department the week of Christmas.

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MO health agency removed sexual health, LGBTQ links from …

Web“There was a lot of political pressure given the content of teen pregnancy prevention and just anything around LGBTQ health and wellness faced a lot of pressure to be censored,” said one former employee. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services scrubbed from its website sexual health and LGBTQ resources. The agency …

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Johnson County Mental Health grants to help youth, homeless

WebJohnson County Mental Health is about to get more robust. The agency recently received about $2.1 million in grants from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to make a Youth Crisis Stabilization Center and to increase its outreach for homeless people in the county.

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Kansas City metro adds 75 COVID-19 cases, no deaths Sunday

WebThe Kansas City metro reported 75 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths Sunday.

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Health officials say mom accused of killing son fit for trial Kansas

WebThe Missouri Department of Mental Health has found a Kansas City mother — who is accused of killing her son — to be fit for trial. Judge to make ruling. Health officials say mom accused of killing son fit for trial | Kansas City Star

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Women tell stories of why they chose to have an abortion Kansas …

WebThe patients-only waiting room at the women’s health clinic where Robyn Whitnee Lucas had an abortion in January 2020 was set up like a living room with comfy sofas and cozy blankets. A mini-fridge was stocked with snacks. Quiet music played. She walked in shaking, a 23-year-old jumble of nerves.

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Kansas City area school teachers resign during pandemic Kansas …

WebEven as COVID-19 vaccines are about to slowly roll out for school employees, in many districts, teachers, social workers, custodians and other employees are retiring, re signing and taking leave at higher rates, worried about the health of their families and students as well as themselves.. In Shawnee Mission, 25 elementary teachers have …

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Three middle-school students from JoCo are ‘civic minded’

WebFor example, “Equitable access to health care — everyone deserves this,” Rishaan said about his topic. Rural areas are especially hard hit, he explained, and would benefit from free clinics staffed by volunteer medical students. Topics students chose included affordable housing, juvenile vaping, mental health awareness and antisemitism.

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Shelter KC expanding to get homeless Kansas City more help

WebPeople who don’t have a place to live often have a combination of substance abuse, mental and physical health care challenges. | Opinion. Unhoused people often have a combination of substance abuse, mental and physical challenges. Swope Health is offering clinical assistance.

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Republicans can't get along, and it's hurting the health care push

WebOne big reason Senate Republicans are having trouble uniting around a plan to overhaul the nation’s health coverage is that a lot of them just don’t get along. One big reason Senate Republicans are having trouble uniting around a plan to overhaul the nation’s health coverage is that many just don’t get along.

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How health scare changed KU coach Bill Self’s perspective Kansas …

WebKansas coach Bill Self’s health scare a year ago has helped him pivot to “moving forward with the new times.” Entering the Big 12 Tournament a year after suddenly falling ill, Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self has had a change of perspective.

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VA health records crisis bigger than KC Cerner job layoffs Kansas

WebThe Veterans Administration’s 10 year, $10 billion Electronic Health Record Modernization initiative is in trouble. Congress might kill it. VA health records crisis bigger than KC Cerner job layoffs | Kansas City Star

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Judge denies early release for ex-pharmacist Robert Courtney

WebHe filed another motion July 9 asking for compassionate release based on his age, health concerns and the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 12,000 federal inmates have contracted the coronavirus and 118 have died, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. According to the motion, Courtney has suffered from hypertension, a stroke, …

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Woman reported missing in KC was found safe Wednesday night

WebKansas City Police Department. Kansas City police said a 58-year-old woman reported missing was found safe Wednesday night. Police had asked for the public’s help in locating Belinda Dorsey, who was last seen walking near 23rd and Holmes streets just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. A news release from police said Dorsey suffers from …

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Hourly employees in Olathe school district want to unionize

WebUpdated March 22, 2024 1:30 AM. Roughly 70 hourly workers, including custodians and paraprofessionals, packed the Olathe school board meeting, advocating for a union to fight for better wages and working conditions. Contributed/CWA Local 6400. Reality Check is a Star series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.

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