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Missouri now has enough solar power capacity to supply an estimated 68,000 homes, with over 38,000 installations across the state. A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association says the nation has topped 5 million solar installations and ranks Missouri 34th among states for its number of installations.
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After an over 40-hour filibuster on the Senate side on the tax, the House passed it in less than 10 minutes.
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SEMO students who are considering a career in medicine now have more opportunities for academic and personal development. SEMO has just entered a partnership with St. George's University, a school in Grenada, West Indies, that will allow outstanding medical major students to continue their studies and advance their progress.
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February is American Heart Month, a time when people of all ages can focus on their cardiovascular health. This year, The CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on high blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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The outlook for a Missouri child’s overall well-being appears to depend heavily on their race or ethnicity in a new Annie E. Casey Foundation report. Compared to other states, Missouri ranks 14th for the well-being of its Asian and Pacific Islander children, 15th for Latino children, 38th for Black children, and 40th for white children.
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According to The Global Health and Fitness Association, January is the busiest time of the year for gym owners and personal trainers. Were you one of the folks who recently signed up for a membership?
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Public health experts say the spread of health misinformation on social media is contributing to a growing distrust in science and a decline in vaccination rates nationwide. As cases of COVID-19 increase in Missouri, they say the dangers of misinformation should not be underestimated.
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In 2024, National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26. This will be the sixth annual event, and this year's theme is "Moments That Survive", which will highlight the role of gun violence survivors as 'changemakers who are leading efforts to end gun violence by building, strengthening and unifying their communities'.
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In 2024, National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26. This will be the sixth annual event, and this year's theme is "Moments That Survive", which will highlight the role of gun violence survivors as 'changemakers who are leading efforts to end gun violence by building, strengthening and unifying their communities'.
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Since 1928, Southeast Hospital—later rebranding as SoutheastHEALTH throughout the region as services expanded, has operated from Cape Girardeau as a major healthcare provider. In August 2023, Mercy Health System and SoutheastHEALTH signed a definitive agreement after receiving all necessary third-party regulatory approvals. The change became noticeable to the public in early Jan. 2024, when signage began to change throughout the region.
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It’s no coincidence that Missouri lags behind many states, in terms of both health care and rates of voter turnout, according to the American College of Physicians. The largest organization of internal medicine specialists says the two issues are directly connected and is encouraging healthcare professionals to talk to patients about voting, which the group says would advance health equity nationwide.
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Did you know that on average, Americans gain a little over a pound in the week following Christmas? Would it make you feel better if I told you so do Germans and the Japanese? Misery loves company. And fudge.