Health Care Costs

Recognizing and addressing public health concerns of wastewater (05/02/08)
Migrant Whole Health Outreach (MWHO) of Kennett is asking residents of Dunklin County to recognize the environmental public health concerns of wastewater. Recently, the organization hosted a series of educational meetings covering the subject which featured Jill Shugart, Environmental Health Officer with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR-CDC), Region VII, who provided in-depth information regarding the hazards of waste water pollution...

South Elementary School in Math-A-Thon (04/27/08)
South Elementary School students participated once again in the annual St. Jude Math-a-Thon this year, raising nearly $3,500 toward the cause. The Math-a-Thon is an educationally based fundraising program in which students obtain sponsors for the number of math problems completed on CD's or workbooks provided. Each year, the program is sponsored nationally by Six Flags Theme Parks who provided ticket advantages to their parks for students who raise $35 or more...

Legislation on Autism pending (04/24/08)
Several bills have been filed in the state legislature on the subject of Autism, according to state Rep. Terry Swinger of Caruthersville. " Autism is a neurobiological disorder which impairs social development and communication," he explained. "They are unable to relate to others emotionally. ...

Holcomb Girl Scouts present a 'Gift of Love' (04/24/08)
HOLCOMB, Mo. -- Holcomb Girl Scout Troop 248 recently presented a "Gift of Love" to the Fresenius Medical Center at Kennett. Working to earn its Bronze Award, the scout troop decided to do something that would help it earn the Bronze Award and benefit someone else as well...

Changing the environment (04/23/08)
For a child who suffers from speech issues due to his autism, David "Alex" Polk, 4, son of Freddie and Kristi Polk of Kennett, and grandson of Rudy and Beverly Meredith of Kennett, has learned very quickly what the name of his new service dog is. "Dixon," says Alex, with a big smile on his face as he runs towards the service dog he recently brought home from an organization known as Pawsibilities Unleashed Pet Therapy, (PUPT, www.pawsibilitiesunleashed.org). "My dog," he continues...

University Extension offers classes for Hispanic people with diabetes (04/23/08)
Choosing and preparing foods that are low in sugar, fat, and sodium can be a real challenge for people of all walks of life with diabetes, but it is an obstacle that can be overcome. The University of Missouri Extension is offering a series of classes for Hispanic people with diabetes and their families and friends to help address these daily issues...

Liz Rowland named to state's Abuse Review Board (04/23/08)
Liz Rowland of Dexter has been named to the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, it was announced on Thursday. Rowland, who manages Stoddard County's License Bureau, is also a licensed practical nurse and formerly worked in a hospital setting. In that role, she witnessed firsthand the effects that both physical and emotional abuse have on young children...

"Smiles Across the Bootheel" (04/01/08)
SEMO Health Network's dental team traveled to schools in Kennett for "Smiles Across the Bootheel" which is a dental sealant program funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. Dental sealants are made of plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It acts as a barrier to protect the teeth from cavities...

MOHELA reported an operating loss of $12.4 million for the year (03/23/08)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Politicians are not talking enough about education, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said last week at Southeast Missouri State University. The Missouri Democrat stressed the need for No Child Left Behind reform, touted the 2007 College Cost Reduction Act, acknowledged problems the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority is having, and touched on health care issues. About 50 people attended the forum held at the Show Me Center...

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