by brook.balentine | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Registered Dental Hygienist, Concordia I have been a hygienist since May of 2024 after graduating from State Fair Community College. I love getting the chance to build relationships with many great people and educate them about the important of their oral health. I... by brook.balentine | Mar 3, 2024 | News
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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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, 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...
