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Mo. Providers Release 10 Action Steps to Reduce Painkiller Abuse

12/02/2015

Research released earlier this year found hospital treatment for commonly-prescribed opioid painkillers increased 137 percent in Missouri over the last 10 years.

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12/02/2015

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First Responders Train to Care for Special Needs Children

04/11/2015

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The number of children living with disabilities has tripled, largely because healthcare advances have helped children survive with conditions that used to mean death.

The number of children living...

04/11/2015

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Ferguson Residents, Business Owners Shocked at Damage, Comforted by Volunteers

11/26/2014

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Looters burst through the windows and set fire to the office early Tuesday. An ambulance crew from Christian Hospital stopped, chased the looters and put out the fire.

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11/26/2014

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Boy Gets Surgery After Hand Nearly Torn Off by Rope

02/02/2014

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Medical centers are increasingly not performing such intensive and risky "replants" because the reimbursement doesn't pay well.

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02/02/2014

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Helping the Health of the `Hood

01/16/2014

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What is the role of social conditions in the health of minorities?

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01/16/2014

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Not All St. Louis EMTs Get Vaccinated Against Flu

11/15/2012

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Federal health authorities recommend all health care providers get annual vaccinations, but about a quarter of the EMTs in St. Louis are skipping it.

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11/15/2012

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Missouri COVID-19 Dashboard Crashes as Cases Surge

10/15/2020

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Now restored, the dashboard shows COVID-19 hospitalizations eclipsing previous records.

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10/15/2020

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Free "deactivation pouches" promote safe disposal of painkillers

10/21/2016

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Oct. 21--For many people struggling with addiction to painkillers or heroin, it began with the misuse of prescription pills. A simple biodegradable pouch aims to prevent that. The pouch allows for the safe disposal of medications...

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10/21/2016

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