Health Department to install needle depository at Community Missions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will be receiving new equipment from the St. Joseph Health Department.
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Anxiety is the ‘new pandemic’ for teens and young adults
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.
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Free walk-in Flu Clinic available at Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department is hosting its free walk-in flu vaccine clinic.
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MoWest hosts blood drive to kick off homecoming week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University hosted a blood drive to kick off its homecoming week.
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Popularity of infrared sauna workouts grows nationwide
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.
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Benedictine Living Community hosts open house following renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local senior living community opened its doors to the public Tuesday to showcase its new renovations.
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Medical information potentially compromised in City of St. Joseph security breach
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.
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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.
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Women’s Expo comes to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s Civic Arena will play host its first-ever Women’s Expo.
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Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines
It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.
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Northwest Health Services to expand into Downtown library
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.
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Suicide rate spike in Missouri acknowledged during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — September is acknowledged as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
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Experts explain difference between headaches and migraines, ways to relieve pain
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (New-Press NOW) — Migraines can strike without warning and can ruin an entire day.
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MoWest nursing ranked No. 1 program in the state of Missouri by top nursing website
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the top online websites for nursing is recognizing MoWest’s nursing program with the No. 1 rank in the state among more than 40 schools analyzed.
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Samaritan Counseling Center receives donation from Ancient Order of Hibernians
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Ancient Order of Hibernians donated a check in the form of $2,200 to the Samaritan Counseling Center to assist in its services to the community.
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Local pharmacies and health care providers prepare for new COVID-19 regulations
Some local pharmacies and health care providers are working to determine their vaccination protocols after new federal regulations limit who can receive them.
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Freudenthal Hospice earns SHPBest ‘Superior Performer’ caregiver award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local hospice provider has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a ‘Superior Performer.’
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St. Joseph Health Department holds International Overdose Awareness event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph Health Department is holding an International Overdose Awareness Day event to recognize loved ones lost to overdose.
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Experts share how to protect your heart throughout the seasons
ST. JOSPEH, Mo (News-Press Now) — According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Missouri.
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New school year, new school lunches
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every kid looks forward to lunchtime in school, and during a time for students to fuel their bodies, it’s important to fill plates with healthy food options.
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‘Brain-eating’ amoeba kills Missouri resident after Lake of the Ozarks trip
A Missourian who contracted an amoeba that kills brain cells at the Lake of the Ozarks has died, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Wednesday.
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Ribbon cutting marks start of rural medicine education at UMKC
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri Kansas City officially cut the ribbon Tuesday morning, opening the door to a new chapter in rural medicine right here in St. Joseph.
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Limited number of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases leads to hurdles in treatment, health experts say
A health expert claims there is no “documented guideline” for treating a rare brain infection that the Department of Health and Senior Services said on Wednesday could have been contracted by someone at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Measles cases remain steady as new school year approaches
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Summer continues to go on and with it the measles cases in all parts of the country have continued.
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St. Joseph Health Department urges families to update student vaccines before school starts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, the St. Joseph Health Department is reminding families to make sure their students are up to date on immunizations.
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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.
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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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