Health Archives

Northwest Health Services to host mobile flu shot clinic

November 1, 2025 9:45 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Health Services invites the St. Joseph community to its mobile flu shot clinic.

Mokaska owner, employee discuss Facebook allegations

October 30, 2025 6:52 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime staple in Downtown St. Joseph is undergoing changes

Pregnancy Resource Center receives supply of baby food

October 28, 2025 4:49 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pregnancy Resource Center announced it has received a supply of baby food from the Convoy of Hope.

St. Joseph law enforcement gives tips on candy safety for Halloween

October 28, 2025 12:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

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.

St. Joseph law enforcment to participate in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive

October 27, 2025 12:45 pm News-Press NOW

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.

Dietitian provides solutions for individuals with allergies this Halloween

October 26, 2025 4:41 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Halloween is this upcoming Friday, and trick-or-treating will begin, but for some, treats may be hard to come by.

Health Department releases November open burning guidelines

October 21, 2025 1:05 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As November approaches, City officials are reminding residents to follow guidelines for open burning.

Experts say skin care is still important during the fall

October 18, 2025 11:45 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While people are more aware of skincare in the sunshine of summer, autumn brings its own challenges for your skin.

‘Coffee for a Cure’ raises money for breast cancer

October 17, 2025 11:27 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Human Bean is once again raising money to benefit breast cancer patients through the Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.

‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive returns

October 19, 2025 12:15 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Battle of the Badges community blood drive is back, and donors will get a chance to vote for their favorite local first responder department.

Blood banks, hospitals in need of platelet donations

October 15, 2025 4:30 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage.

Health care professionals address crises in Persisterhood meeting

October 17, 2025 10:30 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Persisterhood informational meeting will host three health care professionals who will address looming crises in the medical field.

High school organization hosts blood drive

October 13, 2025 4:27 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area donors were able to donate blood at an annual FFA blood drive Monday at Savannah High School.

New nonprofit emphasizes dignity for those in need

October 12, 2025 10:46 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new nonprofit in St. Joseph is partnering with other local organizations to provide resources for those in need of support.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of routine exams

October 9, 2025 5:45 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health campaign aimed at bringing attention to this specific form of cancer.

Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children

October 7, 2025 4:24 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.

Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month

October 12, 2025 9:45 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.

Health Department program aims to help pregnant women quit tobacco

October 8, 2025 11:37 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Baby & Me Tobacco Free (BMTF) program provided by the St. Joseph Health Department aims to help future and postpartum mothers fight tobacco addiction.

Health Department to install needle depository at Community Missions

October 7, 2025 11:35 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will be receiving new equipment from the St. Joseph Health Department.

Anxiety is the ‘new pandemic’ for teens and young adults

September 30, 2025 2:25 pm Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s been called “the new pandemic.” Anxiety has increased dramatically among people ages 12-30 over the past 30 years.

Free walk-in Flu Clinic available at Civic Arena

October 2, 2025 11:13 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department is hosting its free walk-in flu vaccine clinic.

MoWest hosts blood drive to kick off homecoming week

September 29, 2025 10:22 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University hosted a blood drive to kick off its homecoming week.

Popularity of infrared sauna workouts grows nationwide

September 26, 2025 6:52 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With increased interest across the country in health and wellness, the use of infrared saunas for workouts is rising.

Benedictine Living Community hosts open house following renovations

September 23, 2025 10:47 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local senior living community opened its doors to the public Tuesday to showcase its new renovations.

Medical information potentially compromised in City of St. Joseph security breach

September 22, 2025 10:54 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a press release sent to News-Press NOW, the City of St. Joseph, on behalf of the St. Joseph Health Department, announced medical information may have been compromised in its June security breach.

Health Department announces flu vaccines availability

September 19, 2025 1:55 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Flu season is right around the corner, and the St. Joseph Health Department has now made the influenza immunizations available.

Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph

September 17, 2025 6:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.

Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines

September 17, 2025 2:02 pm NPG Content Share

It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.

Northwest Health Services to expand into Downtown library

September 12, 2025 11:19 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Downtown St. Joseph Public Library building is undergoing renovations but not for the library, a new neighbor will be moving in.

Suicide rate spike in Missouri acknowledged during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 5, 2025 1:07 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — September is acknowledged as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.