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What patients need to know about BJC's deal with Aetna

WebST. LOUIS — BJC HealthCare has reached a much-anticipated agreement for a new Affordable Care Act insurance plan under Aetna, beginning Jan. 1. The deal …

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Britton led Mercy through boom. Now he's leaving and hospitals …

WebCHESTERFIELD — Lynn Britton has led Mercy hospitals for 13 years, overseen expansive growth, steered the health system through the coronavirus …

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St. Louis County health officials warn of increase in COVID-19 …

WebCLAYTON — St. Louis County health officials issued a warning Wednesday about a steep rise in COVID-19 cases going into the holidays. The weekly average …

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New mental health urgent care clinic to address critical need …

WebAt the new SSM Health Behavioral Health Urgent Care, at DePaul Hospital, a monitor hangs on the wall in the nurses station, to display the service status of each patient who …

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Places for People joins Brightli to expand mental health services in …

WebPlaces for People announced plans on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, to partner with Springfield, Missouri-based Brightli — one of the country’s largest nonprofits …

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Five Illinois hospitals changing ownership, including in Granite City

WebNov 23, 2022. GRANITE CITY — Tennessee-based Quorum Health is selling five hospitals in southern Illinois, including facilities in Granite City and Red Bud. The largest of the …

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St. Louis is first stop in federal effort to address maternal health crisis

WebA pregnant woman stands for a portrait May 18, 2023, in Dallas. ST. LOUIS — Federal health officials on Wednesday will visit St. Louis, the first stop on an 11-city tour …

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Mercy to start teaching program at Jefferson County hospital

WebMercy launches teaching program at Jefferson County hospital to combat doctor shortage. Annika Merrilees. Mar 7, 2024. Dr. Karthik Iyer, left, and Dr. Jacob …

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First living liver donation in 10 years in St. Louis gives Florissant

WebThe number of living liver donors has been growing steadily over the past 10 years as the safety of donation improves and the waiting list for transplants grows.

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Missouri provides state funds to train physicians with hopes they …

WebMichele Munz. Apr 4, 2024. ST. LOUIS — To address the shortage of doctors in Missouri, more than $2 million in state funds will be allocated for the first time to create additional …

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Mercy leaders promise upgrades in southeast Mo. health deal

WebMercy leaders promise upgrades as they close deal for southeast Missouri health system. Annika Merrilees. Jan 3, 2024. 1 of 2. Mercy Hospital Southeast, formerly …

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Mercy St. Louis patient dies after 8 hours unattended in ER

WebShe was left unattended in a St. Louis hospital’s ER for 8 hours. Then she was found dead. Cole Taylor, from left, Rose Taylor, Rachael Benns and Nick Kettler …

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Illinois could become first in the nation to provide mental wellness

WebThe bill would require all public colleges and universities in Illinois to implement a student mental wellness day policy that would allow students at least five …

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Opinion: How reimagining health care policy can reduce recidivism

WebThe Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity is a federal initiative that permits states to use Medicaid to provide health care to individuals 90 days …

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Drug treatment clinic, community pharmacy open in Dellwood

WebDELLWOOD — A drug treatment clinic and community pharmacy are the newest tenants to open at R&R Marketplace, an economic and community hub that is …

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Missouri takes steps to improve its dismal maternal mortality rate

WebST. LOUIS — Primary care providers can now call mental health experts for immediate help with a patient. Low-income mothers’ Medicaid coverage continues for a …

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Health officials investigate scabies outbreak at St. Louis charter …

WebST. LOUIS — Epidemiologists at the St. Louis health department are investigating an active outbreak of scabies at City Garden Montessori charter school. At …

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Washington U. unable to ‘conclusively determine’ racial slurs used …

WebCLAYTON — Washington University officials have been unable to confirm that racial slurs were used by some students in an incident last month at a campus …

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Intellivo expands to Creve Coeur, plans to hire 120 people

WebIntellivo has moved into 26,000 square feet at Olive Boulevard and Interstate 270. The company works with health care providers and insurance companies to ensure …

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Blues, GM Doug Armstrong count Drew Bannister among finalists …

WebBlues coach Drew Bannister addresses the media on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, after a season-ending shootout loss at Dallas. Video courtesy St. Louis Blues …

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Chance of severe weather increasing for St. Louis Thursday

WebHeavy rain and lightning are likely Thursday in the St. Louis area with a cold front. Damaging wind and hail are expected in spots and isolated flooding and tornadoes …

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Sweeping education package heads to Missouri governor

WebSixth grader Alexia Alexander works on a creative writing assignment as teacher Alfredine Slaby walks around the classroom during "Leopard Time" after lunch …

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Opinion: How abortion bans like Missouri's drive maternal mortality

WebMaternal mortality rates are rising in the United States, part of the myriad consequences from state abortion bans and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the …

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Mizzou approves $250 million Memorial Stadium renovations

WebROLLA, Mo. — University of Missouri administration approved $250 million in renovations to the Memorial Stadium north concourse on Thursday, clearing the way for …

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Blues enter another long summer with shootout loss to Stars, …

WebFollowing the Blues’ shootout loss to the Stars, the franchise, its players and coaches and management and fans now face the six-month return of hockey for the …

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