COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced on Thursday that it is expanding specialized care to Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City to include urology services. A press release from MU Health Care says the new clinic will be located on the third floor of the Madison Street Medical Building and surgeries can begin
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Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study.
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Nearly 10 years after Kara Kenan of North Carolina finished treatment for advanced breast cancer, her routine bloodwork revealed an increased level of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase. Kenan’s primary care doctor didn’t think that was important, so he ordered no further tests. But Kenan, who directs marketing for the advocacy group Cancer Nation, knew
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced in a Tuesday press release that it is adding a new ambulance base to west Columbia. The release says the new base will be located near the Digestive Health Center at 101 South Fairview Road to bring “emergency medical services closer to a high-volume call area.” It will
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced in a Monday press release that people may have been exposed to measles at Busch Stadium and other areas of St. Louis. The release did not state how many people with measles were in the reported areas. It also did not state if it
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall announced in a Friday social media post that it will stop having inpatient labor and delivery services on Sept. 30. The hospital wrote that its women’s care clinic will stay open. “The inpatient Labor and Delivery unit has experienced ongoing financial losses for several years,” the social media
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu season is approaching, and MU Health is offering Columbia residents pharmacy appointments, drive-thru and evening events, and extended-hour clinics to get their flu shots. MU Health is offering several vaccine events in Columbia from September through October: Sept. 21 at the Battle Avenue Medical Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept.
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Gen Z adults are at the stage when lifelong habits start to take shape. They’re launching careers, reflecting on their values, and building relationships and routines. They’re also navigating messages about beauty standards that sometimes oppose the needs of their long-term health. Case in point: the “tanmaxxing” trend found on social media. “Ain’t no
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced Wednesday that she is cancer free, sharing the news in a post on social media and thanking President Donald Trump for his support throughout her treatment. “Some personal news I’m grateful to share. After a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic
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Peptides have sparked a growing debate between users seeking rapid health and aesthetic improvements and experts warning of potential risks due to limited long-term safety data and regulatory oversight.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fitzgibbon Hospital announced in a press release on Wednesday morning that American Medical Administrators has acquired the hospital “following approval of the transaction by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.” “Healthcare is vital to the well-being of every community, and our immediate priority is ensuring continuity of care while we work alongside the Fitzgibbon
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced in a Wednesday press release that a Missouri resident who contracted measles boarded a train in Sedalia on Aug. 27. The release says the resident is not from Pettis County “and was only traveling through the Sedalia train station enroute to their
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting a new low in measles vaccination rates as the common childhood illness resurges in other parts of the country. The department reports that Missouri kindergartners from the 2025-2026 school year had an 89.5% measles vaccination rate, ranking Missouri 15th lowest in the
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study. “While it’s true that overall cancer mortality has declined, we found the percentage of cancer deaths proportionally attributable to alcohol rose over 58% in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Changes are coming to MU Health Care employees’ paid-time off. An MU Health Care spokesman confirmed the changes were approved by the Board of Curators during an Aug. 4 meeting. MU Health Care had announced pending changes earlier this summer when it announced a slew of layoffs and the closure of Hy-Vee
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will stop accepting cash payments on Monday for “most outpatient clinic locations,” a spokesperson confirmed to ABC 17 News in an email. Spokesman Eric Maze wrote that the change is “part of an effort to streamline operations and create a more efficient check-in and payment experience for patients.” Patients
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded the Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 5 a $30,000 grant for a drinking water engineering report grant, according to a Tuesday press release from the DNR. The release says the district will use the money to evaluate its drinking-water system. The DNR offers
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is planning a major renovation of Memorial Park Pool, with the goal of extending the life of the longtime community pool for another 10-15 years. The project is expected to cost between $1.2 million-$1.5 million, according to Parks Director Aaron Grefrath. The city plans to begin construction in August
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services reports more than 1,500 cases of the diarrhea-inducing illness. However, the influx of cases appears to be slowing down. “We continue to add cases daily, but the rate at which they’re being added has noticeably slowed down this week,” DHSS epidemiologist Nathan
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The United States just can’t seem to get past food making people sick. It started weeks ago with an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that was traced to lettuce. That outbreak hasn’t died out yet, and now salmonella has taken the spotlight. Jalapenos sold in several stores and restaurants have been recalled because of salmonella risk. And
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