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Missouri continues to see maternal and infant mortality rates, breast and cervical cancer death rates, preterm births, congenital syphilis and depression around pregnancy at rates that are higher than the national average. It also fared among the worst nationally for mental health.
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The islands and sandbars are made out of the remnants of regular dredging on the bottom of the river. The Army Corps of Engineers says the new creations will provide an environment for wildlife and are a better alternative than dumping sediment outside the river.
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Records from Missouri election authorities show that the campaigns to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution and increase the minimum wage have both turned in more than enough valid signatures.
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Amazon officials say the Senate report is wrong and uses a small selection of outdated data, unverified anecdotes and incorrect analysis that builds a misleading narrative.
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Even with a mostly volunteer workforce, the approximately $300,000 annually the program gets from the state isn’t enough, advocates said.
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The largest military drill in St. Louis history involved hundreds of emergency personnel working across the region. Training followed the National Guard’s three-day plan for a major earthquake along the New Madrid Fault line.
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Each step on the Pet Power walkway produces three joules of electricity that will be collected in batteries donated to the APA Adoption Center.
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Health experts say that MO HealthNet covering dental exams is a significant step in Missouri's effort to improve dental access — and to boost overall health beyond cavities, molars and gums.
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Several shelters in the St. Louis area are at capacity because of the high number of animals being turned in.
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A shelter has been set up at Trinity Lutheran Church, and the American Red Cross has been activated.
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Mid-America Transplant hopes to use medical drones as a cheaper and faster alternative to current transportation methods like ground vehicles and aircraft.
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American red wolves were declared extinct in the wild in 1980, but conservation groups have since been working to repopulate the species.