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St. Joseph health officials warn of highly addictive opioid compound being sold in stores

February 5, 2026 5:28 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department is alerting the community about an increase in a dangerous and highly addictive opioid being found in local retailers known as 7-hydroxymitragynine, a concentrated form of kratom.

Local health department officials warn of surge in highly addictive opioid

February 5, 2026 10:31 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Health Department is alerting the community to a concerning increase in the local use of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a powerful and highly addictive opioid compound currently being sold in retail locations.

Local health officials urge caution as freezing temperatures move in

January 23, 2026 6:25 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Bitterly cold temperatures are expected this weekend and local health officials are urging residents to prepare themselves.

Family Guidance launches all-new program to support pregnant women recovering from substance use disorders

January 16, 2026 3:15 pm Cameron Montemayor

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.

Trial over Missouri abortion access gets underway

January 12, 2026 11:04 am NPG Content Share

Planned Parenthood Great Plains and Great Rivers is returning to the courthouse against the state Monday to reinstate abortion in Missouri.

House approves ACA subsidies extension; Alford explains ‘no’ vote

January 9, 2026 11:58 am NPG Content Share

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.

Flu cases surge to very ‘high levels’ in Missouri

January 9, 2026 11:23 am TaMya Bracy

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.

Missouri doctor worries new child vaccine recommendations will cause uncertainty for parents

January 7, 2026 10:38 am NPG Content Share

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.

City of St. Joseph, Community Missions share response on homelessness

January 5, 2026 11:08 am Leah Rainwater

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.

Missouri DHSS launches new website for tobbacco prevention

January 2, 2026 3:01 pm TaMya Bracy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has launched a new website to help Missourians quit tobacco.

It’s a boy: Mosaic Life Care welcomes first baby born in 2026

January 1, 2026 8:15 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first baby of the new year at Mosaic Life Care is a boy.

Community Blood Center calls for blood donors ahead of winter shortage

December 31, 2025 4:30 pm TaMya Bracy

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.

Northwest Health Services to host first Mobile Mammography Bus

December 31, 2025 10:39 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Northwest Health Services announced it will host its first Mobile Mammography Bus at its Family Medicine Associates Clinic.

Lawmakers urge Kehoe to honor child care funding promise

December 30, 2025 2:27 pm NPG Content Share

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.

St. Joseph Health Department has high hopes for expanded language interpreting services

December 11, 2025 6:00 pm Patrick Holleron

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.

Local doctor offers healthy eating tips ahead of Thanksgiving

Expert offers healthy eating tips ahead of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2025 3:19 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Missouri ranks 37th in preterm birth rate in 2025 report

November 19, 2025 4:29 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Memory care access increases in Maysville

November 18, 2025 6:45 pm News-Press NOW

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.

Mosaic Medical Center breaks ground on new women’s health clinic

November 18, 2025 1:15 pm Prajukta Ghosh

MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — Mosaic Medical Center celebrated a big milestone as it opened a brand-new women’s health care space in Northwest Missouri.

Wisconsin officer to speak to area residents about Mental Health

November 17, 2025 12:33 pm News-Press NOW

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.

Clinton County announces extension to boil advisory

November 13, 2025 9:40 pm News-Press NOW

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.

Behavioral healthcare expert explains men’s mental health epidemic

November 12, 2025 6:12 pm Carter Ostermiller

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.

FDA recalls ADHD medications

November 11, 2025 4:22 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSPEH, Mo. (KQTV) — A heavily used ADHD medication is being recalled because users aren’t able to get the full effect.

SJSD implements cardiac care in schools

November 10, 2025 6:36 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new Missouri law requires schools to address cardiac issues, something the St. Joseph School District is now focusing on.

New Mosaic women’s clinic aims to address maternity care challenges in Missouri

November 9, 2025 1:30 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Women’s health has been and continues to be a priority in Missouri.

St. Joseph Health Department provides tool to quit tobacco products

November 6, 2025 6:14 pm Carter Ostermiller

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.