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How a St. Louis-based health care system became one of …

WebMan busted in St. Louis area for using sleight of hand to steal more than $109,000. Ascension executives say they hope through this joint venture with a for-profit, …

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What patients need to know about BJC's deal with Aetna

WebST. LOUIS — BJC HealthCare has reached a much-anticipated agreement for a new Affordable Care Act insurance plan under Aetna, beginning Jan. 1. The deal will …

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Places for People joins Brightli to expand mental health …

WebUnder Brightli’s umbrella, Places for People and Preferred Family Healthcare will together serve more than 11,200 people a year through 29 clinical and residential …

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Five Illinois hospitals changing ownership, including in …

WebNov 23, 2022. GRANITE CITY — Tennessee-based Quorum Health is selling five hospitals in southern Illinois, including facilities in Granite City and Red Bud. The largest of the …

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New mental health urgent care clinic to address critical …

WebAt the new SSM Health Behavioral Health Urgent Care, at DePaul Hospital, a monitor hangs on the wall in the nurses station, to display the service status of each patient who …

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St. Louis is first stop in federal effort to address maternal …

WebA pregnant woman stands for a portrait May 18, 2023, in Dallas. ST. LOUIS — Federal health officials on Wednesday will visit St. Louis, the first stop on an 11-city tour …

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Missouri provides state funds to train physicians with …

WebMichele Munz. Apr 4, 2024. ST. LOUIS — To address the shortage of doctors in Missouri, more than $2 million in state funds will be allocated for the first time to create additional …

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Qualifying SSM Health patients to get food when …

WebSSM Health to provide two days’ worth of food to needy patients when they’re discharged. Michele Munz. Nov 1, 2023. Food bags that include canned vegetables and …

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Missouri takes steps to improve its dismal maternal …

WebST. LOUIS — Primary care providers can now call mental health experts for immediate help with a patient. Low-income mothers’ Medicaid coverage continues for a …

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New Bullet Related Injury Clinic to open in north St. Louis

WebDr. LJ Punch, executive director of Power4STL, spoke at the site of the new location of the Bullet Related Injury Clinic, at 2715 Union Boulevard, on Thursday, April …

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3 takeaways from new Mizzou AD Laird Veatch's introduction

WebLaird Veatch, the University of Missouri's new director of athletics, left, high fives mascot Truman the Tiger, right, as he enters an event welcoming Veatch to the …

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Mercy leaders promise upgrades in southeast Mo. health deal

WebMercy leaders promise upgrades as they close deal for southeast Missouri health system. Mercy Hospital Southeast, formerly known as Southeast Hospital, is …

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Mercy to start teaching program at Jefferson County hospital

WebMercy launches teaching program at Jefferson County hospital to combat doctor shortage. Annika Merrilees. Mar 7, 2024. Dr. Karthik Iyer, left, and Dr. Jacob …

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Drug treatment clinic, community pharmacy open in Dellwood

WebDELLWOOD — A drug treatment clinic and community pharmacy are the newest tenants to open at R&R Marketplace, an economic and community hub that is …

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Opinion: How reimagining health care policy can reduce recidivism

WebThe Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity is a federal initiative that permits states to use Medicaid to provide health care to individuals 90 days …

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St. Louis hospital launches pediatric diabetes mobile unit

WebTwo days a week, the Healthy Kids Express Diabetes Mobile Unit travels to area schools to care for St. Louis Children’s Hospital patients with diabetes or diabetes risk.

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Facing public backlash, some health care companies are …

WebWorried about hospitals closing and higher costs for patients, state lawmakers are increasingly tangling with hospitals over potential health care mergers, in …

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St. Louis moms, babies in face risky pregnancies, first year

WebBetween 2020 and 2022 in Missouri, nearly 81% of white women received adequate prenatal care, compared to nearly 62% of Black women. In St. Louis, those …

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No more self-checkout lanes at Shrewsbury Walmart

WebWalmart is venturing into health care, with in-store clinics in six states the retailer says offer accessible, affordable and convenient primary care services.

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Centene buying AcariaHealth for $152 million

WebCentene Corp. is buying AcariaHealth, a specialty pharmacy firm based in Orlando, Fla., for $152 million, a deal that will boost the Clayton-based company’s …

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City SC extends Celio Pompeu's contract through 2026, with …

WebCelio Pompeu, who started with City2 and played his way from there into a regular spot in City SC’s lineup, has signed a contract extension that goes through the …

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Illinois' Johnny Newton picked by Washington Commanders in …

WebAdd another player with area college ties to the list of new NFL pros. Illinois’ Jonny Newton was picked in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft Friday evening. …

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For some with mental health issues, 'freedom' is dangerous

WebThe letter to the editor "Policy changes contributed to today’s mental illness crisis" (April 16) makes great points regarding historic policy changes that have …

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New Mizzou AD Veatch has become more than just a fundraiser

Web“Seeing the subtle, direct or indirect, or the verbal or nonverbal respect that Laird had throughout the entire program at Kansas State,” Alden said, “I saw that, and …

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Teacher's aid charged with slamming 6-year-old's head onto table …

WebST. LOUIS — A teacher's aid was charged this week with slamming a 6-year-old's head onto a table during lunchtime at Wilkinson Early Childhood Center. Gregory …

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2021 death of young Black man at rural Missouri home was self …

WebEricka Lotts stands next to a poster of her son, Derontae Martin, from his high school football playing days, Sept. 17, 2021, at her home in Ferguson, Mo. Martin died of …

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