Health Archives

Columbia mom warns of the dangers of antibiotic resistance

February 11, 2020 11:19 AM Brittany Wiley

One family’s terrifying brush with illness led them to warn others about the dangers of antibiotic resistance.

Missouri bill takes aim at rising drug costs and drug industry middlemen

February 11, 2020 2:34 PM Connor Hirsch

A bill filed in the Missouri Senate aims to modify the role of pharmacy benefit managers to combat rising drug prices and provide transparency for patients.

Doctors see more flu patients

February 4, 2020 6:55 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Broadway Urgent Care in Columbia says it continues to see more cases of the flu. The cases include both influenza A and B. Broadway Urgent Care says it has a supply of flu vaccinations for anyone still wanting to get a flu shot.

Cole County Health Department monitors coronavirus threat

February 3, 2020 2:50 PM Joe McLean

Though officials have not confirmed any cases of a deadly new coronavirus in Missouri, the Cole County Health Department says it is working with state and federal agencies to stay updated on the virus’ spread.

Sleepers recalled over safety concerns

January 30, 2020 6:23 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about infant sleepers that could suffocate children.

Boone and Cole counties see rise in flu cases in 2020

January 28, 2020 7:07 PM Zach Boetto

The number of confirmed cases of the flu are up this year compared to last across Mid-Missouri, according to local health agencies. There is no exact start or finish to the flu season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites October as the start of the increase in flu cases and identifies

Pinnacle Regional Hospital responds to medical records requests

January 28, 2020 9:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

The hospital said employees receive about 300-350 requests a day.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Coronavirus cases, new flu cases on the rise

January 28, 2020 9:06 PM Zachary Farwell

Countries around the world are working together to stop the spread of Coronavirus and Mid-Missouri flu cases are on the rise.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Shoveling snow might increase risk for heart attack

January 24, 2020 10:14 PM Zach Boetto

Experts say there could be health risks when shoveling snow, especially with heavy and wet snow like the type that hit Missouri this week. “The things we’ll run into and see is actually, once you get worked up then people start having chest pain, chest pain leads to numbness in the arm, tightness, shortness of

Medical marijuana licenses issued to 192 Missouri facilities

January 23, 2020 11:13 AM Joe McLean

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services announced Thursday that the issuance of medical marijuana dispensary licenses to 192 facilities will happen by the end of the day.

City council adopts pilot program to track tobacco product marketing

January 21, 2020 4:11 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday where it will vote whether or not to take part in a pilot program that would gather data on tobacco retailers in the city.

Boonville closing highlights rural hospital challenges

January 15, 2020 5:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The frequency at which rural hospitals are closing across the United States has accelerated in recent years.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: More cases of the flu in Mid-Missouri

January 14, 2020 8:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said about 6.4 million cases of the flu have been reported in the US.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: More flu cases reported in the U.S.

January 7, 2020 8:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Medical officials around the country, including in Mid-Missouri, continue to diagnose new cases of the flu.

Boone Hospital president to retire at year’s end

January 3, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Boone Hospital Center will retire at the end of the year when the hospital’s current lease with a St. Louis company ends.

End of year Boone County food inspections find few violations

January 1, 2020 12:00 PM Joe McLean

In the final week of 2019, 20 restaurants, one caterer, one grocery store and a food processing facility were inspected by Boone County staff.

Doctors see more flu patients

December 31, 2019 10:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care in Columbia reported seeing more patients with the flu.

State health department approves medical marijuana growing applications

December 26, 2019 4:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

DHSS approved 60 cultivation applications out of the 540 requests submitted.

Three-digit hotline aims to combat rising suicide rates

December 25, 2019 10:22 AM Brittany Wiley

The Federal Communications Commission is working to connect a new three-digit number for the national suicide prevention hotline. The goal is to make it easier for people in a mental health crisis to find help.