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 homeless.
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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 ALA gave grades in multiple categories, including tobacco prevention and control program funding, smoke-free air, tobacco taxes, flavored tobacco products and access to cessation services. Here’s how Missouri scored in each category: Tobacco prevention
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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. Residents looking to provide any comments can attend an input meeting on Tuesday night at the Activity and Recreation Center from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday’s discussion comes after the city unanimously voted to get
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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 Saturday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will post applications for personal cultivation licenses. The license will allow approved applicants to grow their own marijuana. The future use of recreational marijuana
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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 health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more
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Columbia City Council considers tax on recreational marijuana for addiction services
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two of the largest cities in Mid-Missouri could vote on whether to add a local sales tax to recreational marijuana this spring. Columbia and Jefferson City Councils are both introducing proposals to add a question to their April ballots. It would ask residents whether they want to implement an additional 3% local
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Freezing temperatures bring extra health risks
With upcoming winter temperatures, officials are offering reminders that staying in the cold for long amounts of time can have dangerous effects on your health. “Even if you’re dressed properly and even ready for this,” Dr. Michael Roach, of a Boone Health clinic in Hallsville, said. “Twenty, 30 minutes outside and sub-zero (temperatures) is a
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Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia reopens Friday following Thursday evacuation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Businesses at the Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia have been allowed to reopen after bricks fell onto the roof on Wednesday. The City of Columbia allowed businesses to return to work Friday as repairs to the building continue. The building was evacuated on Thursday after failing inspections. “It’s been frustrating because there
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MU Health Care sees flu cases on the rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care officials said they are experiencing a higher number of patients in its emergency rooms at its urgent care clinics. MU Health Care said the spike is due in part to a large increase in viral infection in Columbia. MU Health Care Emergency Physician Dr. Christopher Sampson said
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Downtown building that was evacuated Thursday fails city inspection
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works evacuated Downtown Columbia’s Guitar Building on Thursday after bricks fell from it Wednesday. An ABC 17 News records request from the City of Columbia revealed the building failed a Wednesday inspection. There were seven inspection points on its checklist that the building owned by Kimberly Hughes
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Columbia/Boone County health department to offer free COVID-19, flu vaccinations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) will offer free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations on Thursday. Staff plan to host the clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Friends Room at Daniel Boone Regional Library at 100 W. Broadway in Columbia. Anyone can get vaccinated against COVID-19 or the flu
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Staying on top of heart health ahead of the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. According to officials, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of adults in America each year. Heart attacks occur when an artery that carries blood throughout your body becomes blocked, stopping blood flow to the heart, killing a part of the heart muscle. Blockage can occur from plaque build up or damage to
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Mid-Missouri hospitals, pharmacies deal with antibiotic shortage
As flu season continues, representatives from MU Health Care and Boone Hospital said they’re seeing a larger demand for antibiotics. As a result, some local pharmacies are struggling to keep them in stock. Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy is one of three Columbia pharmacies experiencing shortages. The pharmacist in charge at Kilgore’s said for the past month,
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Missouri flu cases spike; Boone County cases more than double in a week
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior services weekly data released on Friday says Missouri influenza cases are categorized as “very high.” Boone County’s cases have more than doubled in the past week. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported that Boone County influenza numbers went from 96 to 251 cases within the
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Missouri health department offers free virus tests amid increase in cases
Missouri health officials said Tuesday the state will offer free testing for flu, RSV and the COVID-19 virus through March, citing an increase in cases.
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Children’s hospitals across the state at max capacity due to surge of RSV cases in children
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Children’s hospitals across the state are full, due to a recent surge of RSV and other respiratory illnesses. Officials said hospitals are not at their breaking point yet, but could be soon if cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases keep going up. RSV usually sends hundreds to the hospitals each year. But this
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been sick this fall?
Doctors say they’re seeing an unusually large number of respiratory illnesses for this point in the fall.
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Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council votes in favor of CPD surveillance proposal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Downtown Leadership Council voted in favor of the Columbia Police Department to use the Fusus software on Wednesday. The Fusus software would allow law enforcement to have access to both pubic and private surveillance cameras, body-worn cameras, drones and other feeds through the city. CPD would only use surveillance video on
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Flu, monkeypox vaccine clinics to be held in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Monday announced vaccine clinics for the flu and monkeypox this week. Flu vaccinations will be no cost to those between the ages of six months-18 years old. The cost of the vaccine for residents age 19 and older will vary, depending
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Health experts warn of winter COVID-19 surge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Health officials in Missouri are preparing for the possibility of a winter surge of COVID-19, as communities nationwide continue to fight new variants. Health officials are calling this batch of variants “scrabble variants,” because the names of the variants start with the letters Q, X and B. These letters can rack up a lot
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