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Nov 2, 2018 Imagine every K-12 student in Virginia, or the entire population of Dallas, Texas. According to several recent statistics, that’s the number of homeless students in America: 1.3 million. The reasons for this crisis vary. Some students find themselves out... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Oct 1, 2018 Cynthia Stock, FNP-C fought with the idea for a while…Transition from her cleaning business to a career in health care, Stock admits she was conflicted. As she homeschooled her two boys through middle and high school, she realized as they studied, she... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Nov 2, 2018 The numbers give way to pause…The federal government reports that four Midwestern states – including Missouri – have seen homeless rates among individuals age 24 and younger jump 55 percent since 2016. Missouri has the tenth largest teen homeless rate in... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Jan 22, 2019 Meditation proved to work well for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a recent study sponsored by the Department of Defense. According to the study, PTSD is a complex disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of military veterans.... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Oct 7, 2020 INITIATIVE AIMS TO IMPROVE RURAL AMERICA’S QUALITY OF LIFE For decades, rural communities have been all but ignored when it comes to health, workforce and economic development, technology infrastructure, and health professional shortages. This is as rural...
