Healthcare

Supporters sign an initiative petition in support of a ballot measure that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability in Missouri. during an event on Feb. 6, 2024, in Kansas City hosted by Missourians for Constitutional Freedom.

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

A new poll shows a plurality of Missourians support restoring abortion rights as they existed under Roe v. Wade, but undecided voters hold the key to victory.

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People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. More than 20 people were injured and one woman killed in the shooting near the end of Wednesday's rally held at nearby Union Station.

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

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Entrance of St. Luke's Hospital.

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

Some industry experts say the recent merger of St. Luke’s Health System of Kansas City with BJC Health System in St. Louis may lead to higher medical bills.

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Gov. Laura Kelly, left, listens to a discussion about the advantage of expanding eligibility for Medicaid to lower-income Kansans as 40 states have done since 2014, including Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma.

Kansas’ Unrivaled Rural Hospital Crisis: 58% at Risk of Closing, 82% Lost Money on Patient Care

Financial weaknesses at four of every five rural Kansas hospitals provide leverage to Medicaid expansion advocates seeking $680 million annually.

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University of Kansas Health System building.

University of Kansas Deal with Missouri Hospital Feels ‘Terribly Wrong’ to Lawmakers

The proposed takeover of Liberty Hospital in Missouri by the University of Kansas Health System is being greeted with scorn by lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas.

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Trust Women officials say most of the clinic's patients are from nearby states.

Thousands More People are Now Traveling to Kansas for Abortions, Research Finds

In the first half of 2023, nearly two-thirds of people getting abortions in Kansas traveled from out-of-state, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute.

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The Speak UP program features photos of those lost to suicide.

Grieving Parents Turning Tragedy of Suicide into Hope 

Parents of children who have died by suicide have banded together to help dramatically reduce such tragedies in the Blue Valley School District.

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Entrance of St. Luke's Hospital.

Finding Faith in Hospital Settings

Hospital chaplains discuss clinical pastoral education, the special training designed to practice faith in various health care and other institutional settings.

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Design Revealed for UMKC Healthcare Building, Work Start Next Year

By Kevin Collison UMKC officials revealed the design of the $120 million Healthcare Innovation building planned for Hospital Hill today, and announced more government funding for the project has been secured. Former Sen. Roy Blunt helped obtain $10 million in federal support for the project, and the state of Missouri has increased its commitment from…

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Estate planning photo illustration.

Age-Old Questions | Estate Planning Tips

Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner, walks you through some key tips and shares resources to ensure your estate planning will support your needs.

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