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Tag: Health Care

The Kansas City skyline with clouds over it for a story about air quality
Posted inHealth Care

Air quality warnings have spiked in Kansas City. Here’s what it means for our health

by Noah Taborda June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

At KC CARE Health Centers, more people of all ages have been coming in lately with symptoms associated with seasonal allergies — uncharacteristic for this time of year — and worsening symptoms of asthma. Sarah Dashwood, a physician with the center, said this concerning uptick has occurred within the last couple of weeks. The increase […]

HIV PrEP pills
Posted inHealth Care

PrEP Is a drug 99% effective at preventing HIV. Here’s how to get it in Kansas City

Trace Salzbrenner by Trace Salzbrenner September 30, 2022September 30, 2022
Image of doctor inoculating a patient
Posted inHealth Care

CDC recommends new bivalent COVID boosters to prevent common omicron strain

Avatar photo by Polly Basore Wenzl September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
Kansas City CARES Act
Posted inHealth Care

Here’s how Kansas City spent $32 million in CARES Act money

Avatar photo by Madison Hopkins January 14, 2022August 7, 2022
Posted inHealth Care

COVID Help Desk: Your questions answered

Avatar photo by Madison Hopkins January 7, 2022August 7, 2022
Posted inHealth Care

COVID in 2021: A look back at data visualizations showing Kansas City trends in year two of the pandemic

Avatar photo by Madison Hopkins December 28, 2021August 7, 2022
KCMO COVID
Posted inHealth Care

KCMO COVID-19 metrics are trending up. These indicators might signal future Kansas City mask mandates.

Avatar photo by Madison Hopkins December 14, 2021August 7, 2022
An employee weighs items at Southeast Enterprises.
Posted inHealth Care

As debate over sheltered workshops heats up, Missouri doubles down on paying people with disabilities less

Avatar photo by Madison Hopkins November 24, 2021August 7, 2022
Image of oak trees for story about Kansas City allergy sufferers
Posted inHealth Care

Sorry Kansas City allergy sufferers: Research shows the pollen season is longer

by Anna Funk May 3, 2021March 17, 2023
A recent study found that local public schools in Kansas City are often located near tobacco retailers.
Posted inEducation

Looking for a cigarette? Chances are it’s a block away from a Kansas City public school

Brittany Callan by Brittany Callan August 24, 2020August 7, 2022

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