Local health officials urge caution as freezing temperatures move in
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Bitterly cold temperatures are expected this weekend and local health officials are urging residents to prepare themselves.
Continue ReadingHealth
Family Guidance launches all-new program to support pregnant women recovering from substance use disorders
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A all-new program to support pregnant and postpartum women recovering from substance use disorders has been launched by Family Guidance Center.
Continue Reading
Trial over Missouri abortion access gets underway
Planned Parenthood Great Plains and Great Rivers is returning to the courthouse against the state Monday to reinstate abortion in Missouri.
Continue Reading
House approves ACA subsidies extension; Alford explains ‘no’ vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies Thursday — the same subsidies that led to the longest-ever government shutdown last year.
Continue Reading
Flu cases surge to very ‘high levels’ in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Flu is rising rapidly in the U.S, with cases reaching “very high” levels in Missouri, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Continue Reading
Missouri doctor worries new child vaccine recommendations will cause uncertainty for parents
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of “universal vaccine recommendations” for children to 11, down from the previous total of 17. One Missouri doctor worries the change may lead to confusion for families.
Continue Reading
City of St. Joseph, Community Missions share response on homelessness
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph shared it is working with Community Missions and the St. Joseph Police Department to prioritize health, safety and access to supporting services for all residents, including those currently living in outdoor encampments.
Continue Reading
Missouri DHSS launches new website for tobbacco prevention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has launched a new website to help Missourians quit tobacco.
Continue Reading
It’s a boy: Mosaic Life Care welcomes first baby born in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first baby of the new year at Mosaic Life Care is a boy.
Continue Reading
Community Blood Center calls for blood donors ahead of winter shortage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Blood supplies often become critically low during the winter months due to the holidays, increased illnesses and severe weather cancelling drives.
Continue Reading
Northwest Health Services to host first Mobile Mammography Bus
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Northwest Health Services announced it will host its first Mobile Mammography Bus at its Family Medicine Associates Clinic.
Continue Reading
Lawmakers urge Kehoe to honor child care funding promise
Two Springfield lawmakers are calling on Gov. Mike Kehoe to reverse a recent decision delaying a child care payment program that was promised in his 2025 State of the State Address.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph Health Department has high hopes for expanded language interpreting services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting next year, the St. Joseph Health Department will be updating its language interpreting services to assist the community.
Continue Reading
Expert offers healthy eating tips ahead of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, medical experts are reminding families to keep safety at the heart of their celebrations. Overeating and holiday stress can pose health risks, especially for people with underlying conditions, according to experts, so planning your meals carefully is key.
Continue Reading
Missouri ranks 37th in preterm birth rate in 2025 report
Missouri ranks 37 out of 52, which includes the 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, for preterm birth rate, according to the 2025 March of Dimes report.
Continue Reading
Memory care access increases in Maysville
MAYSVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — The city of Maysville came together to congratulate the opening of a memory care unit at Sunset Home Nursing and Rehabilitation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Continue Reading
Mosaic Medical Center breaks ground on new women’s health clinic
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — Mosaic Medical Center celebrated a big milestone as it opened a brand-new women’s health care space in Northwest Missouri.
Continue Reading
Wisconsin officer to speak to area residents about Mental Health
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Wisconsin Police Officer is on a Mental Health journey, after recovering from a critical incident in 2016, helping first responders to everyday people stop the stigma around talking about their issues.
Continue Reading
Clinton County announces extension to boil advisory
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Clinton County PWSD #4 announced an extension to a boil advisory on their social media page Tuesday evening, due to a larger-than-expected repair area.
Continue Reading
Behavioral healthcare expert explains men’s mental health epidemic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Behavioral Health, out of nearly 74,000 Missourians who received mental health treatment, 47.8% of them were male.
Continue Reading
FDA recalls ADHD medications
ST. JOSPEH, Mo. (KQTV) — A heavily used ADHD medication is being recalled because users aren’t able to get the full effect.
Continue Reading
SJSD implements cardiac care in schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new Missouri law requires schools to address cardiac issues, something the St. Joseph School District is now focusing on.
Continue Reading
New Mosaic women’s clinic aims to address maternity care challenges in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Women’s health has been and continues to be a priority in Missouri.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph Health Department provides tool to quit tobacco products
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Quitting tobacco can be hard due to the highly addictive stimulant nicotine. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and smoking is a huge contributor to the disease.
Continue Reading
Women’s Clinic to open in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — The Mosaic Medical Center- Maryville announced the groundbreaking of its new women’s clinic.
Continue Reading
Northwest Health Services to host mobile flu shot clinic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Health Services invites the St. Joseph community to its mobile flu shot clinic.
Continue Reading
Mokaska owner, employee discuss Facebook allegations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime staple in Downtown St. Joseph is undergoing changes
Continue Reading
Pregnancy Resource Center receives supply of baby food
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pregnancy Resource Center announced it has received a supply of baby food from the Convoy of Hope.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph law enforcement gives tips on candy safety for Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With trick-or-treaters heading door-to-door this Friday, local law enforcement warns what to look out for when going through Halloween candy.
Continue Reading
St. Joseph law enforcment to participate in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In honor of National First Responders Day, the Community Blood Center and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive to encourage a friendly competition between local law enforcement.
Continue Reading