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Columbia Boone County Public Health & Human Services to hold vaccine clinics

November 12, 2022 7:13 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Missouri continues to see a rise in Flu cases, the Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is holding vaccine clinics for those who need vaccinations. According to Missouri’s Health Department’s most recent report, there have been more than 1,700 Flu cases reported between October 30th and November 5th. Public Health

MU doctor warns RSV is affecting children earlier than normal

October 27, 2022 5:00 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As communities continue to battle COVID-19 and flu cases, doctors say the community has another virus that needs attention. Doctors are warning of the respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Chris Wilhelm, a pediatric doctor at MU Health Care, says it’s targeting children much earlier than it typically would. “I didn’t really see any last week until the

Lake Regional hosts adult mental health first-aid training sessions

October 26, 2022 10:05 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Regional Health will host free adult mental health First aid courses that will teach residents how to recognize signs of substance abuse and mental illness; including anxiety, depression and disorders involving psychosis. Those who are interested in taking the class will also learn how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person

Over-the-counter hearing aids now available to purchase in the U.S.

October 17, 2022 11:47 AM Erika McGuire

Hearing aids are now easier to come by for those who suffer mild to moderate hearing loss.

CDC approves use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11

October 12, 2022 1:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Center for Disease and Control on Wednesday authorized expanding the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. The guidance follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5-11 years, and Moderna for children 6-17 years. Updated COVID-19 vaccines add Omicron

ABC 17 News helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s

October 10, 2022 2:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe

Boone Health acquires primary care facility in Mexico formerly owned by Noble Health

October 5, 2022 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health announced Wednesday it has acquired a primary care facility in Mexico, Missouri. The facility — located at 600 Medical Park Drive — was previously owned by Noble Health. The practice — which has been in Mexico since 1997 — will be called Boone Health Primary Care – Medical Park, according

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Boone County health department offering Novavax for people 12 and older

August 31, 2022 3:42 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is now offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and older.

Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia temporarily closes amid staffing transition

August 24, 2022 12:06 PM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planned Parenthood has temporarily closed its clinic in Columbia. The health care provider confirmed to ABC 17 News on Wednesday afternoon the temporary closure is due to a change of clinicians. A Planned Parenthood Great Plains spokeswoman said there is a gap in coverage while the new clinician for the clinic trains

Columbia Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday

August 20, 2022 5:48 AM Joushua Blount

Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, at their office on 1005 W. Worley St.

Novavax available at MU Health Care clinics as COVID-19 community level remains steady

August 19, 2022 11:40 AM Hannah Falcon

MU Health Care is offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to those 18 years and older who have not already received a vaccine.

MU Health Care names new chief financial officer

August 18, 2022 9:15 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care will soon have a new financial leader. The health care provider announced Thursday that Dustin Thomas will take over as the next chief financial officer. Thomas will join MU Health Care on Sept. 15 after working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. He currently serves as

Gov. Parson signs $2.5 million bill for tobacco prevention and cessation programming

August 3, 2022 10:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson was at MU Health Care on Wednesday to discuss tobacco use prevention.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to hold vaccine clinic

July 23, 2022 7:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/ Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be holding a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. on Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The services will be free and walk-ins are welcome. No appointments are needed. Health Officials say, people will be able to get any