National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
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Missouri students are heading back to school, but immunization rates continue to lag
In less than a month, students across Missouri will be preparing to head back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Two El Paso hospital executives surrender to FBI amid billing scheme allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say that two El Paso hospital executives surrendered to FBI last week. Jose Huerta, 58, a CEO of two Long-Term Acute Care hospitals in El Paso, and Israel Navarro, 47, owner of one of the hospitals, are accused of an alleged pass-through healthcare billing scheme.
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Mobile Health Van brings continues local cancer screenings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A global organization is partnering with the Stuber Health Center to expand healthcare access in the St. Joseph community.Â
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New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer continues, something to watch out for is the highly contagious, new strain of COVID-19 called NB.1.8.1 or ‘nimbus.’
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Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership.
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New Milk Depot opens at Andrew County Health Department in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new Milk Depot has officially opened at the Andrew County Health Department in Savannah, Missouri, expanding access for approved breast milk donors in the region.
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Mosaic patient information obtained through Oracle Health/Cerner environment
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care announced Friday, it will begin mailing notification letters to certain patients whose information was involved in an Oracle Health/Cerner incident.
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UMKC provides updates on new schools to be built in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.
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St. Joseph library partners with KC Royals for blood drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â St. Joseph residents have a chance to save lives and score some un-ball-ievable incentives.
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Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary to host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary is hosting an event to help better the understanding of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One annual event to bring awareness to Parkinson’s Disease will take place at the beginning of August.
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St. Joseph man seeks bone marrow transplant after cancer diagnosis
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Time is critical for 24-year-old Lionso Canchola of St. Joseph, who urgently needs a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with aggressive forms of cancer.
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Mosaic announces partnership with Goats football
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care is now the official health care provider for the St. Joseph Goats Arena Football team. In a Facebook post on Monday, Mosaic shared that it will provide physician coverage to all Goats players during home games at Civic Arena in St. Joseph. “This partnership is a
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St. Joseph Health Department to close clinic for a week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department announced it would close its clinic from Monday, June 2 through Monday, June 9.
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Drug overdose related deaths saw significant drop in 2024
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention details that overdose deaths in the U.S. saw a notable drop from late 2023 to 2024.
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Summer sun safety reminders amid Skin Cancer Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Of the different types of cancer, skin cancer is seen as one of the most common, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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Mosaic hosts Cancer Survivor Day events
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care’s Cancer Care will celebrate life with cancer survivors and their loved ones during two different Cancer Survivor Day events.
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New technology to improve heart health
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-press NOW) — As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Americans, local physicians are continuing to use new technology to improve heart health.
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Mobile clinic offers free breast and cervical screenings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Stuber Health and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings at the Sisters of Solace coffee shop.
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Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment’s repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape an incest. The newly proposed constitutional amendment would go back to voters in November 2026, or sooner,
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Family Guidance Center to host events for Mental Health Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Guidance Center is inviting the community to two events. A “Community Listening Session” will be open for community attendance at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the Pony Express Event Center, located at 1220 South 10th St. This event
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Mosaic Life Care provides information on mental health services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mosaic Life Care has a few suggestions when it comes to conversations surrounding mental health. “We want to let people know that they are not alone,” Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Debbie White said. “We are available to come talk to. It’s known
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US surpasses 1,000 measles cases in 2025, second worst year since disease was declared eliminated
CNN, CDC By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2025, according to a CNN tally. This is only the second year cases have been this high since the disease was declared eliminated in the US a quarter-century ago, and a large multistate outbreak
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Services available for students amid the start of Mental Health Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finals week poses as a stressful time for college students, marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the 2023 Healthy Minds Study, 76% of college students have reported moderate to severe physiological distress. Among students, 36% of students reported anxiety and 28% having feelings of depression.
Continue ReadingWellness fair aims to support local survivors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA of St. Joseph is hosting a Wellness and Resource Fair on Friday, April 25 to help support survivors in the area.
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Missouri’s first case of measles comes from traveler
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Less than a week ago the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) confirmed the first case of measles in the state. The case stems from an international traveler passing through Taney County, whose vaccination status is not confirmed. There hasn’t been any exposure since the child arrived
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St. Joseph law enforcement agencies sponsors ‘Prescription Take Back’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance Partners, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department will be sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Anyone can drop off controlled, non-controlled, over the counter substances and sharps they wish to get rid of. “It’s always a
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Tick sightings rise with spring’s arrival
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the weather warms up and brings many outdoors, people are reminded to keep an eye out for a less-welcome sign of spring — ticks. Ticks are always outdoors, but starting in April they become more prevalent. Erin Woodiel, a media specialist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, said
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Despite drop in bird flu cases, eggs prices remain steady
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Egg prices continue to soar in consumer grocery stores across the country, even as wholesale prices decline and bird flu cases are not being found. The decline in bird flu cases is a positive development, but farms have needed time to sanitize barns and repopulate their flocks. “The raw
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