Medical Research

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...

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...

"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...

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