/tags/health Health en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-21/direct-health-care-contracts-companies-employees-deductibles Employees can access health care with no out-of-pocket costs as long as they visit doctors or facilities that their company has a direct contract with. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-21/direct-health-care-contracts-companies-employees-deductibles Eric Schmid /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says the latest census data can make health more equitable in Illinois and across the country. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois Melissa Ellin /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-13/illinois-statewide-plan-declares-racism-a-public-health-crisis Dilpreet Raju /health-science-environment/2023-12-05/new-us-climate-report-issues-midwest-warning The fifth National Climate Assessment says a warming climate, increasingly extreme weather and drought are threatening the Midwest’s economy and health. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-05/new-us-climate-report-issues-midwest-warning Kavahn Mansouri /2023-01-24/st-louis-asian-support-groups-offer-mental-health-resources-after-deadly-california-shootings The Missouri Asian American Youth Foundation presses Missouri lawmakers for stricter gun control laws and equitable access to mental health care. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:59:57 GMT /2023-01-24/st-louis-asian-support-groups-offer-mental-health-resources-after-deadly-california-shootings Britny Cordera /government-politics-issues/2022-12-07/it-could-take-until-the-next-health-emergency-to-see-impact-of-patient-visitor-law Missouri lawmakers this year passed the No Patient Left Alone Act as a result of some patients being unable to have visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Months later, the impact of the law is likely dependent on a future health emergency. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:39:32 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-12-07/it-could-take-until-the-next-health-emergency-to-see-impact-of-patient-visitor-law Sarah Kellogg /health-science-environment/2022-07-19/ba-5-covid-variant-is-spreading-in-missouri-now-causes-almost-half-of-all-reported-cases In recent weeks, the BA5 variant has accounted for almost half of all COVID cases in Missouri. But state data doesn’t show how many people have contracted the BA.5 variant or include indicators like age, race or gender. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-07-19/ba-5-covid-variant-is-spreading-in-missouri-now-causes-almost-half-of-all-reported-cases Farrah Anderson /health-science-environment/2022-06-14/dangerous-heat-wave-bears-down-on-outdoor-workers-in-st-louis The National Weather Service on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the St. Louis region that lasts through Wednesday evening with temperatures that can feel as hot as 110 degrees. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:30:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-06-14/dangerous-heat-wave-bears-down-on-outdoor-workers-in-st-louis Farrah Anderson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-24/st-louis-based-karviva-aims-to-unite-ancient-wisdom-with-modern-innovation St. Louis-based Fulfill Food & Beverages recently notched $1 million in annual sales — largely due to the popularity of its Karviva (formerly Karuna) prebiotic smoothie and juice beverages. Tue, 24 May 2022 21:17:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-24/st-louis-based-karviva-aims-to-unite-ancient-wisdom-with-modern-innovation Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2022-05-04/affinia-healthcare-to-bring-much-needed-health-care-services-to-north-st-louis-county Affinia Healthcare will construct a 15,000-square-foot health center in Ferguson. The center will include family medical, pediatric, dental care and behavioral health services Wed, 04 May 2022 23:28:09 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-05-04/affinia-healthcare-to-bring-much-needed-health-care-services-to-north-st-louis-county Chad Davis