Springfield High School Students Learn About Dangers of Meth
High school students in Springfield this week have been hearing about the experiences of former methamphetamine users. KSMU’s Julie Greene has more on this effort to prevent students from getting...
View ArticleAhead of Holidays, Program to Start for Family Survivors of Suicide
With Suicide being the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S, a local agency will be conducting a specially-designed 12 week program for the family survivors of suicide. KSMU’s Shannon Bowers has...
View ArticleNixon: Missouri Will Allow Insurance Plans to Continue
Gov. Jay Nixon says Missourians who received cancellation notices because their individual health plans don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act can now renew that policy into next year. KSMU's Scott...
View ArticleBengsch: New Budget Proves Fears of Failure to Pass Use Tax
Upon finalizing the 2014 budget Friday, Greene County officials say they’ve managed to avoid cutting nearly 20 jobs that were originally on the chopping block. However, eight will be eliminated as part...
View ArticleSpringfield Pediatric Patient First in US to Undergo Laser Cataract Procedure
A four-year-old Springfield girl has a new outlook on life after a successful cataract procedure at Mercy hospital. KSMU’s Scott Harvey has more on what officials are calling a milestone in pediatric...
View ArticleBlood Donation Center: ‘The Need for Blood Never Takes a Holiday’
While many will be taking time off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, one blood donation center is reminding potential donors of the ongoing need for the “gift of life.” KSMU’s Theresa Bettmann...
View ArticlePolice Say Death In CoxHealth Shooting Was Self-Inflicted
Springfield Police are investigating a shooting at CoxHealth on South National over the weekend. KSMU’s Shane Franklin has this update.read more
View ArticleAmidst Cancelled Ozarks Blood Drives, an Urgent Call for 'O Negative' and 'A...
The winter storm has led to the cancellation of several blood drives. But the need for blood is constant, meaning area hospitals might soon face a shortage of certain blood types if donations don’t...
View ArticleMedical Malpractice Limits Bill Returns for 2014 Session
Republican State Rep. Eric Burlison is again seeking to restore caps on damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits. KSMU’s Scott Harvey reports.read more
View ArticleMSU Board Approves Two New Degrees: Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia, and MFA in...
Missouri State University’s Board of Governors has approved the creation of two new degrees. KSMU's Jennifer Davidson has details.read more
View ArticleA Springfield Grad Student Opts to Rejoin Her Parent's Insurance Plan
In our Sense of Community Series this week on KSMU, we'll be exploring how the Affordable Care Act, or "Obamacare," is impacting people here in the Ozarks. In this segment, KSMU's Jennifer Davidson...
View ArticleAcross Rural Missouri, a Large ‘Coverage Gap’ Emerges in the Affordable Care Act
In this segment of our Sense of Community Series on the Affordable Care Act, KSMU's Jennifer Davidson reports on how it's uniquely affecting rural Americans--including a coverage gap that many of...
View ArticleObamacare and Small Business: Sifting Through the Static
The Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare," is on the minds and tongues of many people today--particularly small business owners and their employees. In this "Sense of Community" report, Randy Stewart...
View ArticleOne of the Ozarks' Largest Employers Chooses to "Embrace" the Affordable Care...
With some 7000 employees working at least 30 hours per week, Cox Health Systems definitely falls into the "more than 50 fulltime employees" category. Thus Cox is required, under the Affordable Care...
View ArticleYoung Adult With Pre-existing Condition Opts to Forgo Health Insurance
The cancellation of insurance policies due to the Affordable Care Act has been a big citicism of the law and left many exploring new health options. KSMU's Scott Harvey reports on how a southwest...
View ArticleNavigating Healthcare.gov: One Woman’s Story
Through November, more than 4,100 Missourians had enrolled in health insurance through healthcare.gov, the online marketplace that opened Oct. 1 as part of the Affordable Care Act. One of those...
View ArticleInside the Lives of a Missouri Couple Who Would be Directly Impacted by an...
In this Sense of Community Series on the Affordable Care Act, we’re looking at one factor that’s still up in the air in Missouri: whether state lawmakers will expand Medicaid, the health care program...
View ArticleMcCaskill Signs up for ACA Through Missouri's Exchange
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill says she’s signed up for health insurance offered to Missourians under the Affordable Care Act. KSMU's Scott Harvey has more.read more
View ArticleThe Penalty Fee for Not Having Health Insurance in 2014: How Much Is It, and...
For our final Sense of Community report on the Affordable Care Act, we’re looking at the penalty fee, or fine, for not having health insurance in 2014. KSMU's Jennifer Davidson reports.read more
View ArticleLocal Hospitals Allow Patients to Check in Electronically for Minor Illnesses
Hospitals know that the holidays can be a difficult time for patients to schedule an appointment with their doctors. That’s why two Springfield health care providers allow some patients to meet with...
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