FDA approves over-the-counter sales of opioid overdose drug naloxone
The FDA approved a 4-milligram naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter sales…
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department asks for public input on how to spend federal money
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Aiming to get input from Boone County communities, the 2023 “Live Well Boone County” survey is open until April 21. The…
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City of Columbia to deliver initial water samples to Department of Natural Resources
The City of Columbia collected 82 sample bottles of water from customers and is sending them to the Department of Natural Resources on Friday for…
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Missouri nurses say easing restrictions could solve rural health care staffing issues
Some Missouri nurses are advocating for lawmakers to remove restrictions on their practice so they can stay in rural communities without needing a…
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Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville to open Monday
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will open the new 14,000 square-foot Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville on Monday, according to a press…
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Boone County Commission considers participating in opioid settlement
The Boone County Commission had its first hearing Thursday on whether to get part of a massive settlement with manufacturers and pharmacies found…
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Boone County Public Health and Human Services to hold naloxone distribution event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a…
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Narcan education and distribution events to be held in Columbia, other areas in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a…
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Columbia Utilities leader lays out reporting plan for new lead, copper drinking water testing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – City of Columbia staff plan to set up a new process to report water testing results for lead and copper. A memo from Utilities…
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Boys and Girls Club looks to improve youth mental health; partners with Burrell Behavioral Health Services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boys and Girls Club of Columbia has entered a partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health Services to improve mental health…
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CRMC to close clinics in Holts Summit, St. Elizabeth on April 15
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Capital Region Medical Center announced in a Tuesday press release that it will close physician clinics in Holts Summit…
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Former Spectrum Health Care Clinic employee said sudden closure built over months
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former employees of a Columbia healthcare clinic await answers after a sudden closure– and final paychecks. Spectrum Health…
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Spectrum Health Care Clinic closes its doors in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic was located at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in…
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Police, troopers looking out for drunk and impaired drivers over Super Bowl weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to plan ahead for Super Bowl weekend as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Eagles on Sunday.…
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Hawley introduces bill to reduce insulin prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley on Monday introduced a bill that aims reduce the price of insulin. The legislation is being called the Cap…
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Homeless connect with services in downtown Columbia
Organizations on Thursday hosted an event in downtown Columbia to provide a one-stop-shop for services for the…
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Missouri receives multiple F’s in American Lung Association State of Tobacco report
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Lung Association released its State of Tobacco Report recently, and Missouri received several “F” grades. The…
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The City of Columbia looking for community feedback about future of trash collection
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, the City of Columbia is looking for community feedback about the future of trash collections in the city. …
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State health department to post personal marijuana cultivation applications
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The process to make recreational marijuana more accessible to Missourians will take a step forward this weekend. Starting…
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Lawmaker wants answers about Platinum Healthcare in Mexico and Fulton
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state…
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