WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs’ harsh side effects
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and
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MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic
MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.
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Maries County sheriff launches program to help inmates with drug addiction
The Maires County Sheriff’s Office is trying to help inmates with drug addictions with a new substance abuse assistance program.
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Cooper County Sheriff’s Office now conducting cyber crimes operation
The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office now has its own cyber crimes operation to locate child predators in the area.
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Blood donations at a record low in 20 years, American Red Cross still asking for donations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As harsh winter weather hit the country, the American Red Cross is also taking a hit, as they have received the least blood and platelet donations in 20 years. They are asking for life-saving donations during this shortage. Since the beginning of January, about 370 Red Cross blood drives across 27 states
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Multiple nurses attacked at MU Health since December
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been multiple incidences where nurses at University Hospital and University Hospital Psychiatric Center were attacked. Since December 2023, there were 3 reported attacks on nurses at the MU Psychiatric Center, according to online court records. According to the American Nurses Association, one in every four nurses in the United States
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Jefferson City police looking to hire consulting firm to assess communication center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department, along with Cole County EMS, is wanting to hire a consulting firm to look at its current 911 communications operation. Currently, Jefferson City Police and EMS have two separate 911 call center locations. When a medical call comes in to police, it gets transferred to EMS.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors see typical flu season and cases of COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Boone Health COO to step down, will work as executive at St. Louis area health care provider
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health Chief Operating Officer Monica Smith will be stepping down, according to a Friday press release from Boone Health. Smith’s last day will be March 1, the release states. She has been with Boone Health for more than 17 years. Smith will be taking an executive position with another health care
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Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive taking place Friday as American Red Cross experiences shortage
In a news release, the Red Cross has seen the number of people donating blood by about 40%. This comes as the annual Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive is set to take place on Friday, Jan. 19.
Continue Reading Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day was linked to a small increase in weight in children and adults, according to a new analysis of prior studies. “One fundamental problem with juice is quantity; consuming fruit this way makes it so easy to overdose,” said
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing respiratory illnesses, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Data breach affects ‘limited number’ of SSM Health patients
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A data breach of Navvis and Company LLC from over the summer affected “a limited number of SSM Health patients,” according to an email from an SSM Health spokesperson. The spokesperson did not state how many SSM Health patients were affected. The email also states that it was not a direct breach of
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MU Health Care, Capital Region Medical Center integrate health systems
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City and MU Health Care have completed the integration of their health systems, according to a Tuesday press release. The two hospitals will combine under the MU Health Care name, the release states. Both hospital systems have worked together for the past 25 years and announced
Continue Reading Forget dieting in 2024. Do this instead
In much of the sunny Mediterranean, mealtime is a means to an end. The food, while freshly prepared and delicious, is secondary to the main event — a gathering of friends and family, where boisterous talk about the events of the day is often mixed with loud and infectious laughter.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year?
Photo courtesy of MGN COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new year is upon on and with that, come a number of New Year’s resolutions. Many people make resolutions about fitness and other topics. Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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MU Health’s first baby born in 2024 has same birthday as grandfather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care has revealed the name of the first baby born in 2024 at MU Women’s Hospital in 2024. Mya Nicole Portz was born at 4:13 a.m., according to an email from a hospital spokesman. The email states that Mya and her mother are doing well. Mya is the daughter of
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Popular inhaler brand coming off shelves in 2024
Many people with asthma may be starting off the New Year with a call to their pharmacy.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall BlendJet 2 blenders, kids’ play dress-up sets and fish fillets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders.
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