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Healthcare

A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance

A suggestion for people who want the coverage but fear they can’t afford it

by Richard Eisenberg

Healthcare

The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place

Sooner or later, you will have to hire people to cook, clean and care for you as well as maintain, repair and remodel the house

by Edd and Cynthia Staton

Sustainability

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning

'A Life-Saving Measure'

by Ceilidh Kern

Healthcare

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.

by Suzanne King, The Beacon

Healthcare

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.

by Suzanne King, The Beacon

Gender Equality

2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, thousands of Missourians sought other ways to access the medical procedure

by Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom said they collected signatures from each of Missouri’s 114 counties and eight congressional districts

by Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

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.

by Suzanne King, The Beacon

News & Issues

Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities

Second Rural Prosperity Event to Be Held in McPherson This Month

by Cami Koons

News & Issues

Missourians Back Initiative to Restore Abortion Rights by Small Margin, Poll Finds

St. Louis University/YouGov poll finds many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures

by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent

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Healthcare

A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance

A suggestion for people who want the coverage but fear they can’t afford it

The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place

Sooner or later, you will have to hire people to cook, clean and care for you as well as maintain, repair and remodel the house

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning

'A Life-Saving Measure'

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.

2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, thousands of Missourians sought other ways to access the medical procedure

More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom said they collected signatures from each of Missouri’s 114 counties and eight congressional districts

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.

Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities

Second Rural Prosperity Event to Be Held in McPherson This Month

Missourians Back Initiative to Restore Abortion Rights by Small Margin, Poll Finds

St. Louis University/YouGov poll finds many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures

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Feature Series

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Healthcare

A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance

A suggestion for people who want the coverage but fear they can’t afford it

The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place

Sooner or later, you will have to hire people to cook, clean and care for you as well as maintain, repair and remodel the house

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning

'A Life-Saving Measure'

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.

2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, thousands of Missourians sought other ways to access the medical procedure

More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom said they collected signatures from each of Missouri’s 114 counties and eight congressional districts

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.

Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities

Second Rural Prosperity Event to Be Held in McPherson This Month

Missourians Back Initiative to Restore Abortion Rights by Small Margin, Poll Finds

St. Louis University/YouGov poll finds many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures

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