WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing strep throat, flu and COVID-19 cases
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Abortion bill to be withdrawn after sponsor says it was ‘mischaracterized’
At least nine bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2024 legislative session suggesting changes to Missouri’s abortion laws, including one that would make mothers who get abortions criminal homicide subjects.
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Food Bank Market in Columbia serves more than 11,000 people in its first month
The Food Bank Market opened its doors along Business Loop on Nov. 1, and spokesperson Katie Adkins said it served around 11,000 people in its first month.
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‘The absolute best gift’: Restaurant owner overjoyed after receiving life-saving kidney transplant
By Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Iowa (KCCI) — Andrew Sayasane, the owner of Winn’s Pizza, in Norwalk, received a life-saving kidney on Monday after months of searching for a donor. The transplant comes after Sayasane was getting dialysis treatments for an average of five hours every day due to
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Three Capital Region leaders leaving with MU Health Care merger
Three top leaders at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City will lose their jobs as the business integrates with MU Health Care.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been sick this season?
Plenty of upper respiratory illnesses are going around in Mid-Missouri.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall applesauce pouches, eyedrops and children’s nightgowns
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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Nurse practitioners want restrictions lifted more even after new law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new
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Naloxone education and distribution event to be held Thursday at church on Smiley Lane
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A naloxone education and distribution event will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1707 Smiley Lane, according to a Monday press release from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services. PHHS staff will also provide a brief training session for walk-ins from 6:30-7 p.m., the release
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Missouri children won’t lose Medicaid coverage despite parents’ status change beginning Jan. 1
Also in September, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent a letter to state health officials explaining all states need to provide one year of continuous coverage for children starting on Jan. 1.
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RSV vaccine offered at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The RSV vaccine is being offered for adults 60 years old and older at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a press release from the PHHS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults 60 years old  and older to receive a dose of RSV vaccine (Abrysvo),
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Last MU Health Care drive-thru vaccination clinic held Saturday; 1,679 updated COVID-19 vaccines given so far
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final of three MU Health Care drive-thru vaccine clinics began at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at South Providence Medical Park. At the event, patients were able to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine. According to an email from MU Health spokesman Eric Slusher, at the previous two
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QUESTION: Do you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer?
This month ABC 17 News has been highlighting the ongoing fight against breast cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Blood drive honors resiliency of Mid-Missouri burn victim
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross held a blood drive in honor of a firefighter who was severely burned at a bonfire in Mexico, Missouri. The blood drive was held Saturday in Centralia at the Holy Spirit Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MU Health Care shared the story of Eli Beasely, a professional
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Men have small chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer
While the chance of a man being diagnosed with breast cancer is slim, it’s not impossible.
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine available at Columbia/Boone County PHHS
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a Thursday press release from the department. Appointments to get the new vaccine from Pfizer can be made by calling 573-874-7279, according to the release. Appointments will be held at the PHHS building on
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Athletes receive free hearing exams at Missouri Special Olympics
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) About 30,000 Special Olympics athletes have hearing loss, but 83% of them have never had a hearing examine, according to the Special Olympics and Starkey. Hearing aid manufacturer Starkey hosted hearing screenings during the Special Slympics games Saturday in Jefferson City. Athletes got hearing tests and can qualify for free hearing
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Jefferson City community shares personal stories of how Alzheimer’s has changed their lives
Jefferson City resident Joey O’Connor lost his mother Betty Jean O’Connor on March 11. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago.
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