Health Archives

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19

February 21, 2024 10:26 AM Erika McGuire

A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Health professionals explain how to talk to children after Kansas City parade shooting

February 15, 2024 7:06 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City shared in a news conference Thursday afternoon that they are concerned about the lingering mental health effects after Wednesday’s shooting at . Locally, Burrell Behavioral Health said many children are struggling with fear and anxiety this week. Nine children were among those shot

Columbia clinic expands treatment options with Suboxone for opioid use disorder

February 13, 2024 7:56 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big Tree Medical announced on Wednesday that it will be providing Suboxone prescriptions for those struggling with opioid use disorder at its Columbia location. Suboxone is one of the primary medications used to treat opioid addiction. Research from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine indicates it can reduce the risk

Can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart?

February 10, 2024 5:47 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans all over the world will be tuned in for the Super Bowl on Sunday, but can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart? MU Health cardiologist Dr. Brian Bostick says yes. According to the American Heart Association, die-hard sports fans are at risk for cardiac events, typically those who have a

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19

February 7, 2024 11:03 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs’ harsh side effects

February 6, 2024 8:22 AM Associated Press

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

MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic

February 5, 2024 3:58 PM Morgan Buresh

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.

Healthy living may battle cognitive decline even with signs of dementia in the brain, study suggests

February 5, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can help keep your brain sharp into old age, doctors say. But what if your brain already has signs of beta amyloid or tau — two of the hallmark

Here’s how long it takes for your body to recover from food poisoning

February 5, 2024 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — One bite into my burger and I knew something was off. At first, I thought it was the chef accidentally overcooking the patty, throwing off the usual savory flavors. However, my gut feeling turned out to be right. Less than an hour later, I was having a horrible case

Maries County sheriff launches program to help inmates with drug addiction

February 1, 2024 12:00 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Maires County Sheriff’s Office is trying to help inmates with drug addictions with a new substance abuse assistance program.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors see typical flu season and cases of COVID-19

January 25, 2024 9:53 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Boone Health COO to step down, will work as executive at St. Louis area health care provider

January 19, 2024 9:09 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says

January 16, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

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

Identifying frostbite and hypothermia during dangerously low temperatures

January 14, 2024 5:54 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme windchills across Missouri and much of the country, there is potential risk of hypothermia. Friday through Wednesday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days for extremely cold temperatures. Per ABC 17 Stormtrack Chief Meteorologist Jessica Hafner, the temperatures Mid-Missouri is experiencing are rare this time of year. On average, the

More Missourians enrolled in Marketplace as thousands lose Medicaid coverage

January 11, 2024 12:03 PM Morgan Buresh

Hundreds of thousands of Missourians have already lost health care coverage since Medicaid annual renewals picked back up in June after pausing during the pandemic.

No numbers being shared surrounding MU Health Care-Capital Region integration

January 10, 2024 6:53 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care and Capital Region Medial Center in Jefferson City completed the integration of its health systems last week, but leaders aren’t sharing any numbers related to the cost of the merger. A celebration event was held Wednesday in Jefferson City, but financial experts were not available. ABC 17 News

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing respiratory illnesses, flu and COVID-19

January 10, 2024 11:14 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Data breach affects ‘limited number’ of SSM Health patients

January 9, 2024 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Missouri one of three states experiencing moderate flu levels

January 6, 2024 4:24 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday festivities may be over, but the flu continues to linger in Missouri. This flu season Missouri has seen a total of 13,675 reported cases, with 63% attributed to Influenza A. Between December 24th and December 30th alone, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recorded 1,741 cases, with 64%

Forget dieting in 2024. Do this instead

January 2, 2024 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

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.