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Long waiting lists and kidneys wasted: The state of organ transplants and how it affects Missouri and Kansas

Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help

The University of Kansas Health System now owns its smaller Missouri neighbor. The deal, which sparked political opposition in both states, reflects a growing trend of hospitals merging.

Plasma You Sell in East Kansas City Could End Up in Medicine an Ocean Away

Kansas City plasma donors help the United States fuel a pharmaceutical industry worth $35 billion. Many donors have lower incomes and rely on on selling their plasma to make ends meet.

Bird Flu has Hit Cows in Kansas and Sparked Precautions in Missouri. Here’s What that means for You

People are at low risk from the strain of avian influenza that has now been detected in dairy cattle in a dozen states. But scientists say the more it spreads, the more chances it has to become a problem for people.

Kansas City-area Politicians Pick Between War on Drugs or Treatment When Spending Opioid Settlement Cash

Cities and counties in the metro are starting to spend windfalls from legal settlements with companies that made, shipped and sold opioids. While some prioritize law enforcement efforts to reduce drugs on the street, others try to attack demand by getting people into treatment.

With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction

Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps and in-game wagering pose a particularly addictive temptation that can add up to trouble for problem gamblers. Expect to see tens of millions of dollars wagered in Kansas on the Super Bowl.

St. Luke’s Merger with a St. Louis Hospital System Could Mean Bigger Medical Bills in Kansas City

Research shows hospital system mergers tend to lead to higher costs (and executive salaries) and less charity care

(Faith)fully Serving Listeners

'Religion on the Line' Enters 25th Year on KCMO radio

Resurrecting A Neighborhood

East Side Church Renovation Looking Beyond The Building