by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Feb 2, 2020 Have you ever wondered why so many people get addicted to opioids, or how a pregnant woman could use, knowing she’s carrying an innocent life? Below, one recovering addict paints a vivid picture of what it looks and feels like to be addicted to opioids....
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Mar 10, 2020 It’s no secret that rural residents tend to be sicker, more cash-strapped, have less access to primary and mental health care, and are more susceptible to substance use disorders (SUDs). On top of that, rural communities often face transportation...
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Aug 11, 2020 On August 4, Missouri became the 38th state to expand Medicaid, narrowly defeating Republican opponents to the tune of 53.25% to 46.75%. With this win, about 230,000 Missourians 19 to 64 years old who make up to $18,000 per year and a family of three that...
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Aug 11, 2020 While Southern and Northeastern states seemed hit hardest by COVID-19, the Midwest appeared to have relative control over infection spread. This is changing, and rural areas might be the hardest hit – so much so that rural Lafayette County recently...
by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
Sep 17, 2020 There is something about working on the family farm that creates values like developing a strong work ethic, teamwork, and a desire to choose a career path that serves the greater good. Marcia Kent, MD, picked up these attributes and much more, working on...