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Boone Health cutting 60-plus jobs; most are unfilled

July 31, 2023 5:13 PM Matthew Sanders

Publicly-run Boone Health said Monday that it is cutting more than 60 of its 2,320 positions but most of them are unfilled.

Weekend two of Show Me State games kick off with high heat indexes

July 28, 2023 11:22 AM Avery Roehler

Organizers are encouraging everyone involved to stay safe with heat safety tips from MU Health Care.

Staying cool on the water and outside during activities this weekend

July 28, 2023 5:57 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri remains dangerously warm this weekend, and with boating season in full swing, people should be aware of the effects heat can have on them, while out on the water. On a bright day, the sun’s rays will bounce off the water causing a higher risk of harm from sun exposure.

MU Health Care announces tuberculosis exposure involving employee

July 27, 2023 4:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced in a Thursday afternoon press release that a “health care team member” tested positive for tuberculosis. MU Health is working with state and county health officials to address risks to patients and staff and has activated an infection control plan, the release states. The health care team member

How to stay safe as temperatures rise in Mid-Missouri

July 27, 2023 6:11 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As high temperatures hit the Mid-Missouri area, it’s important to know the signs of heat-related illnesses for people and animals. According to the CDC, signs of heat exhaustion include: Cold, pale and clammy skinA fast, weak pulse Tiredness or weakness In the case of heat exhaustion, it’s recommend to move to a

Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm

July 24, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel

Intense heat this week could be danger for outdoor workers

July 24, 2023 12:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. With dangerous heat levels expected across the United States this week, OSHA says those numbers have the potential to get worse. Given the current conditions, the

Health and safety officials monitoring the Boone County Fair ahead of high temperatures

July 20, 2023 5:49 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With temperatures expected to rise up to 95 degrees on Wednesday, those planning on attending activities at the fair should be prepared to face the heat. According to the CDC, to avoid heat exhaustion you should: Wear appropriate clothing: choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothingRemember to wear sunscreen: sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and

5 low-impact activities to keep you moving during midlife and beyond

July 20, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

NNOXX compiled a list of low-impact activities to integrate into your busy schedule using a variety of news and athletic sources.

Roles in medicine projected to have the greatest shortages by 2035

July 20, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

QMedic examined which roles in medicine will have the greatest shortages by 2035 using data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.

A feline virus mutation in Cyprus caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, veterinary leader says

July 19, 2023 2:28 PM Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The head of the Cyprus veterinarians association says that claims that a local mutation of a feline virus has killed as many as 300,000 cats on the island are a big exaggeration. The director of the Pancyprian Veterinary Association, Nektaria Ioannou Arsenoglou, said the group’s survey of 35 veterinary clinics indicate

These 25 states have seen the biggest increase in fatal auto collisions in the US

July 19, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi examined NHTSA fatal auto collision data to find out which states experienced the biggest changes over three years.

5 statistics on wasteful health spending

July 19, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

DocBuddy compiled statistics from academic journals, government agencies, and other sources to determine how much health spending goes to waste.

COVID-19 mutation caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, Cyprus veterinary leader says

July 19, 2023 10:00 AM Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The head of Cyprus’ veterinarians’ association has dismissed as groundless claims that a lethal mutation of the COVID-19 virus has taken the lives of some 300,000 cats, saying they misleadingly depicted the small island nation abroad as a “feline cemetery.” Nektaria Ioannou Arsenoglou says the numbers presented by local animal activists

Central Missouri offers a glimmer of hope amid growing drug overdose numbers

July 13, 2023 11:41 AM Mitchell Kaminski

A new report from the University of Missouri-St. Louis shows that Central Missouri saw a decrease in its rate of drug overdose deaths between 2021 and 2022.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the safety of your water?

July 13, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

A few homes in Columbia tested positive for lead as did a Jefferson City elementary school.

Missouri works to decrease maternal deaths; expands Medicaid for new moms

July 12, 2023 11:48 AM Hannah Falcon

As maternal mortality appears to decrease nationwide, Missouri’s political leaders are working to decrease deaths in the state.

Dry weather conditions raise concerns for firework use over the 4th of July weekend

June 30, 2023 5:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.

Risk of heat-related illness increased with higher temps this week

June 28, 2023 5:31 AM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is forecasting temperatures in Mid-Missouri over 100 degrees this week. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says in extreme heat, people should drink double the amount of water they normally would. “It’s about hydration, cool, short work cycles, short play cycles,” said Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp

Missouri ranks among top states for answering mental health crisis calls

June 26, 2023 11:27 AM Hannah Falcon

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in July 2022, and nearly one year later the Missouri Department of Mental Health said it has experienced “minimal challenges” with staffing, unlike several other states.