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By Chris Fortune Visits to the local clinic will be more efficient after upgrades to its record-keeping. The St. Joseph Health Department clinic’s transition to electronic medical records began this week. Typically, each visitor received a new paper chart when they came to the clinic, which presented issues with continuity of care if a patient

By Charles Christian As underage drinking remains a prevalent issue across the U.S., local experts are urging parents to have open conversations with their kids about the potential dangers. According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about one in five middle school students report having had at least one drink in

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Shopping for groceries can be like navigating a maze: so many choices in every aisle, food packages covered in marketing claims and little direction on what is truly healthy and what isn’t. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available

By Kirsten Stokes The legal seesaw surrounding abortion laws continues to spark controversy as women seek guidance and resources for their reproductive health decisions across the country, and St. Joseph is no exception. Since June 2022, Missouri legislation has had a full ban on abortions in the state, except in the case of an emergency

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt a person’s life for weeks. When severe, it can result in hospitalization and even be life threatening. Each year, pneumococcal pneumonia results in an estimated 150,000 hospitalizations in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

By Jenna Wilson Mosaic Life Care is extending its hours for breast screenings this week across three branches in Northwest Missouri for a special two-day “Mammothon.” In St. Joseph, Maryville and Albany on April 19 and 20, Mosaic Life Care centers are promoting breast health and screenings by offering longer hours for those who can’t

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American Psychological Association reports continued elevated rates of anxiety and depression among Americans, and mental health experts say that negative self-talk plays