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Jun 4, 2021 Homelessness, deemed a public health crisis, is only a crisis because we continuously fail to treat the problem at its source. Severe stigmas surrounding homelessness suggest that a person living on the street is there of their own accord, asking for... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Sep 16, 2021 September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance celebrating the gains made by those recovering from substance use and reinforcing the message that recovery is possible. Because substance use is a heavily stigmatized and often taboo topic,... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Oct 20, 2021 Para muchos, la atención médica asequible ha permanecido fuera de su alcance. Los requisitos poco realistas para el seguro de salud han dejado a las personas en desventaja, incapaces de pagar la atención preventiva y los tratamientos necesarios, hasta... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Oct 20, 2021 For many, affordable health care has remained out of reach. Unrealistic requirements for health insurance have left individuals falling through the cracks, unable to afford preventative care and necessary treatments — until now. Last year, rural voters... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Nov 20, 2019 Danny* was living under an overpass in Independence the day he found out about Project Connect. “He was riding public transportation, picked up a magazine, and the Project Connect flier fell out,” remembered Suzanne Smith, director of network development... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Jan 7, 2022 Last year, Missouri expanded Medicaid coverage guidelines to include an estimated more than 275,000 newly eligible adults. The new requirements allow for those who have previously fallen through the cracks to now receive low-cost or even free coverage for... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
May 14, 2018 HCC AND PARTNERS PROVIDE FREE RIDES TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED AND ASKED TO APPLY The Health Care Collaborative (HCC) of Rural Missouri and its longtime partner, Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA), are... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Aug 4, 2018 MEDICAID RECIPIENTS MUST COMPLETE REVIEW FORM OR POTENTIALLY LOSE BENEFITS When it comes to receiving needed health care, the Live Well Community Health Centers of Buckner, Carrollton, Concordia and Waverly have programs available to help low-income... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
Nov 2, 2018 Suzanne Gladney, founder of Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund (MFAF) and a Health Care Collaborative (HCC) of Rural Missouri board member, knew she wanted to become an attorney since elementary school. Her father owned restaurants; one was a half block... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2025 | News
May 2, 2019 Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri (HCC) has hired a new director of human resources: Brook Balentine. She came on board at the end of January and spent the past few weeks visiting various HCC locations, and getting to know staff members she’ll...
