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Platte County launches survey for upcoming booster shots

WebThe Platte County Health Department says just over 50% of people in the county have been vaccinated, so they hope this survey will tell them if the demand for …

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Wyandotte County Unified Government Public Health Department …

WebThe health department said Wyandotte County residents who don’t have an internet connection can call 311 or 913-573-5311 for assistance in scheduling their …

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‘An astronomical rise’: Kansas health leaders warn of spike in

WebLocal health officials are warning about a huge spike in norovirus cases. Officials say the number of cases are high, particularly in Johnson and Douglas Counties …

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Johnson County, Kansas giving out free at-home COVID-19 tests

WebOLATHE, Kan. —. The Johnson County, Kansas, Department of Health and Environment announced Friday it will begin handing out free rapid coronavirus tests in …

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Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available from state of Missouri …

WebThe Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state has seen a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing during the month of December. …

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New COVID-19 treatment center opens at Truman Medical Center

WebKANSAS CITY, Mo. —. Thursday marked the second day for monoclonal antibody infusion treatments at Truman Medical Center/University Health through a new …

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Variants blamed for COVID-19 spike in Linn, Livingston counties

WebThe COVID-19 hub for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Wednesday showed Livingston County with 348 cases per 100,000 residents over for the …

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Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some …

WebIn July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows. …

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Kansas City's St. Luke's finalizes merger with BJC HealthCare

WebThe second-largest health care provider in Kansas City is officially merging with the largest health system in St. Louis on Jan. 1, 2024. On Wednesday, BJC …

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Treatment is evolving for those still suffering from long COVID

Webthis is an invisible disability that is poorly understood, university health occupational therapist jenna hopkins says when patients first started showing long covid …

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$4 million investment bringing in healthcare IT to Kansas City

WebKANSAS CITY, Mo. —. A new initiative to start 20 new digital health companies in the metro region just got a boost - to the tune of $4 million. Almost …

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After four years with COVID-19, the US is settling into a new …

WebAt least 42,000 people have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of September, according to provisional data from the CDC, reaching a peak of more than …

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Advent Health to open full service Kansas City area hospital

WebOVERLAND PARK, Kan. —. The first full-service hospital to open in the Kansas City Metro in 15 years celebrated today. AdventHealth of South Overland Park is located near Highway 69 and 159th

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KU Health System, Liberty Hospital plan partnership

WebUniversity of Kansas Health System, Liberty Hospital announce plans to partner. The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital announced …

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6 asymptomatic TB cases found among contacts to Olathe student

WebSymptoms of active TB include: A productive cough that lasts three weeks or longer. Pain in the chest. Coughing up blood. Weakness or fatigue. Unexplained weight …

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Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records

WebThe new regulation is an update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which prohibits medical providers and health insurers from …

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Cancer rates rising among young people; steps to reduce risk

WebWen: Yes. Smoking and heavy alcohol intake are major risk factors. Quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake are important steps. As little as one or two minutes …

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Biden admin finalizes minimum staffing mandate at nursing homes

WebMeeting the proposed mandate would require nursing homes to hire more than 100,000 additional nurses and nurse aides at an annual cost of $6.8 billion, …

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KMBC 9's Lara Moritz emcees 5-K run and walk for suicide …

WebA group gathered at Waterfall Park in Independence over the weekend to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.The event, dubbed "Accept …

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Whistleblower's complaints about St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

WebA whistleblower claims sterile processing practices at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, 4401 Wornall Road, are out of compliance with federal and state …

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HCA Healthcare says data breach may affect patients in Kansas, …

WebOVERLAND PARK, Kan. —. Medical giant HCA Healthcare, which operates 180 hospitals in the U.S. and Britain, says the personal data of about 11 million patients …

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KMBC 9 Cares for Kids

WebKMBC 9 is launching a new community outreach initiative for 2023: KMBC 9 Cares for Kids. Our mission is to connect our viewers with local non-profits providing resources, support, and

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