Healthcare

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 27, 2021.

Missouri Gov. Parson Abandons Plans to Implement Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent | May 13, 2021

Missouri will not expand Medicaid coverage to working-age adults on July 1 because lawmakers refused to include funding for the health care program in the state budget.

Steven Berlin Johnson and David Olusoga narrate the new series "Extra Life" on PBS.

‘Extra Life’ Traces Our Astonishing Gains in Life Expectancy

By Dawn Fallik | May 7, 2021

A new PBS series that premieres Tuesday, May 11, examines scientific and medical innovations that have conquered some of the deadliest diseases.

Medical Marijuana Just Took A Giant Step Toward Legalization In Kansas

By Abigail Censky | May 6, 2021

Conservative Republicans who dominate the Kansas House have passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.

When vaccinations started, folks who noticed flare ups started to wonder if this had to do with the new vaccine that was supposed to curb the rise in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. (Adobe Image | Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Getting Shingles or Hives After the Shot? Experts Connect the Dots

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | April 28, 2021

Medical experts break down recent occurrences of shingles and hives and folks’ concerns about the vaccine for COVID-19.

Missouri State Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs.

Scramble Starts for Missouri’s Share of Federal COVID-19 Cash

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent | April 13, 2021

With Missouri in line for almost $3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds, cities, schools and other agencies are making pitches for projects using aid from the American Rescue Plan.