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Substance program aims to heal the youth

By Jenna Wilson More teens than ever are overdosing on drugs, leading a local agency to take aim at the problem with a program specifically developed for the youth. The Family Guidance Center started a youth substance abuse program this summer that’s designed for kids ages 12 to 17 who are struggling with addiction. Counselors

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Representation of Women and People of Color in Clinical Trials is Crucial

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Cardiovascular diseases and stroke remain leading causes of death worldwide. As researchers work to find new treatments that have the potential to benefit patients, they say that more diversity is needed among participants in clinical trials to advance understanding of these conditions. “Clinical trials are a cornerstone of medical research and

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Understanding ADPKD and Importance of Early Detection

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Each year, September 4 marks Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day, an initiative that aims to increase public knowledge and understanding of this often under-recognized genetic condition. On this important observance day and beyond, patients, families and healthcare providers are encouraged to

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Hospice workers help patients with last wishes

By Charles Christian While expressing last wishes is not always the first priority for hospice patients, caregivers say it can be a helpful and meaningful step in the grief process. Registered nurse Kathy Lewis, a hospice care manager at Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare, said that although asking about last wishes is part of the intake process

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Nonprofit hosts health fair to educate local seniors

By Leah Rainwater Older adults at the Joyce Ray Patterson 50+ Activity Center learned about all things health care last week. Northwest Professionals in Aging, a nonprofit that aims to education and advocate for the senior population in Northwest Missouri, hosted a health fair on Aug. 22. The fair featured representatives from different businesses like

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Eye checks important before school starts

By Ashley Luthans With school starting back up, eye checkups for kids are key, as vision issues can interfere with their ability to learn. Children may have trouble focusing if they cannot see the board that their teacher is writing on or even the words in the textbook in front of them. This can cause

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