Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton announced that they will be hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics one day each week in May. The Mercer County Clinic will be offering vaccinations each Thursday, and Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group will be offering the vaccine each Friday. The vaccination clinics are […]
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Grundy County Health Department reports 3 cases of COVID-19 since April 27
The Grundy County Health Department reports three new COVID-19 cases since its last report on April 27th, which brings the total to 1,070. Four cases are active. It is noted there were nine new COVID-19 cases in April. The health dependent reports 21.4% of Grundy County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 24.4% have […]
Audio: Missouri House gives initial approval to limiting lawsuits alleging contagious disease exposure
The Missouri House has given initial approval to limiting lawsuits alleging a business or organization exposed someone to a contagious disease. Neosho Representative Ben Baker says his bill would exempt them from criminal or civil liability unless they “knowingly and purposely” caused someone to be exposed to a clinical disease. The measure would […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic provide 210 free sports physicals
Wright Memorial Hospital Physicians’ Group in Trenton, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton, offered student-athletes from Trenton, Galt, Humphreys, Laredo, Pleasant View R-6, Spickard, Princeton, and Mercer school districts an opportunity to receive free sports physicals. The Missouri State High School Activities Association requires student-athletes in Missouri to pass a pre-participation physical exam […]
Veteran service events announced for the month of May, 2021
Area veterans events have been announced for May. May 3rd, 9-2 VFW Veteran Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919. Veterans are asked to bring DD-214 and all VA paperwork with them. May 7th, 9-2 VFW Veteran Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919. Veterans are asked to bring […]
Missouri KidsFirst announces recipients of 2021 “Standing with Children” awards
Missouri KidsFirst presented the 2021 Standing with Children Awards at a virtual event hosted by the organization at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 26, 2021. The 2021 recipients of the Standing with Children Awards are Laura Bauer and Judy Thomas, investigative reporters with the Kansas City Star, Dr. Linda Shaw, child abuse pediatrician with SSM […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be offered by health department and hospital in Harrison County
There are several opportunities in Harrison County to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Harrison County Health Department will administer the first doses of Pfizer vaccine at clinics on April 28th and 30th. A Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic will be on May 4th. Schedule an appointment for a Harrison County Health Department vaccine clinic at […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve renewal of health insurance, presented report from Faculty Senate Negotiations Committee
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees heard a report from the Faculty Senate Negotiations Committee on April 27th. History and Spanish Faculty Member Maryellen Harman and Psychology Faculty Member Lindsay Oram presented a proposal for a faculty salary schedule for 2021-2022. The proposal includes adding $1,000 to the salary base and continuing to […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic announce next COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton announced that their next COVID-19 vaccination clinics are set for Thursday, April 29 and Thursday, May 6 in Princeton (Mercer County Clinic), and Friday, April 30 and Friday, May 7 in Trenton (Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group). The vaccination clinics are open […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week
The Grundy County Health Department will hold two COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week. Moderna: Thursday, April 29, 9-11 am Johnson & Johnson: Friday, April 30, 9-11 am Call (660) 359-4196 to make an appointment or sign up using the GCHD online scheduling system, Following a thorough safety review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and […]
Audio: Demand for COVID-19 vaccine drastically declines in Missouri
Governor Parson says Missouri is in the process of figuring out if the state should accept as much coronavirus vaccine as it has been getting in recent weeks. During a Capitol press conference, Parson says the amount of vaccine the state was asking for two weeks ago has changed. Missouri is holding mass […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group schedules next COVID-19 vaccine clinic for April 28
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton announced that their next Covid-19 vaccination clinic is set for Wednesday, April 28. The vaccination clinic is open to all area residents, 18 and older. Appointments are still available. The vaccine administered will be the Moderna vaccine, which will require a second booster dose at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group […]
Linn County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Linn County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic early next month. Moderna vaccine will be available to anyone at least 18 years old on May 3rd by appointment. Contact the Linn County Health Department to schedule an appointment at 660-258-7251.
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for non-patients
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all area residents, 18 and older. Previously, the clinic was only vaccinating established patients. “Our first priority was to ensure our established patients had the opportunity to get vaccinated,” said Shane Lynch, Practice Manager, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group. “We’re now ready to move on […]
New anti-abortion effort derails Missouri Medicaid funding bill
(Missouri Independent) – A third attempt to get a bill that funds one-quarter of Missouri’s Medicaid program through the state Senate failed Tuesday night when a new anti-abortion issue was injected into the legislation. Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, brought the bill that has been in limbo since late March to the floor just a few […]
Biden administration to reverse birth control access restrictions
The Biden administration has taken the first steps in the regulatory process to eliminate the domestic gag rule, which forced more than 900 reproductive-health clinics nationwide to leave the Title X family-planning program and lose major amounts of funding. Rachel Fey, vice president for policy and strategic partnerships at the contraceptive-access advocacy group Power to Decide, said the […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 23
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on April 23rd by appointment. All Missouri adults are eligible to be vaccinated starting at 2:30 that afternoon. Schedule an appointment by calling the health department at 660-359-4196 or go to grundychd.org. Nineteen point four percent of county residents have been fully vaccinated, […]
Missouri Director Chris Chinn and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Davin Turner are NCMC Commencement Speakers
Missouri Director of Agriculture, Chris Chinn and Dr. Davin Turner, Chief Medical Officer and President of Mosaic Life Care Medical Center in St. Joseph will give the commencement addresses at North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri on May 8, 2021. Director Chinn will speak at the 9:00 a.m. morning ceremony and Dr. Turner will […]
MU Extension to offer free 1-hour suicide prevention class
An hour of your time could save a life as the University of Missouri Extension will offer free one-hour suicide prevention training sessions online in April and May. QPR Gatekeeper Training helps participants “question, persuade and refer” someone who may be suicidal, says MU Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. QPR was created in […]
North Central Missouri College to host Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic
In partner with the Grundy County Health Department, North Central Missouri College will have the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available on its campus at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, Missouri, on Thursday, April 15, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited. To make an appointment, contact the […]