April 19, 2024
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians District news – The Lighthouse Children’s Theatre in El Dorado Springs has received state arts funding from the Missouri Arts Council. The Theater is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities to children ages 3-17 to learn the fine arts in acting, singing and dancing. The Missouri Arts Council reaches out to
Renewing Missouri hunting, fishing, and trapping permits is now easier and more convenient through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) new online Permit Auto-Renewal service. Permit Auto-Renewal allows online permit buyers to automatically renew their permits prior to the start of the next season or permit year so they never have an expired permit when
Research shows that eight in 10 Americans shop online, and the dominance of online retail means nearly anything can be bought online, sometimes at discounts that seem too good to be true. However, nearly anything available online can be counterfeited – and research also shows that one in four people have bought something online that
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians In the past two weeks damage has come into the district. Windstorms, rain and more rain have been the news. Hwy. 54 has taken the brunt of high winds that have caused lots of damage. Trees were uprooted and buildings blown apart. The small town of Wheatland was hit hard and
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) today applauded the Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) on receiving its “Sole Community Hospital” designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a designation that will provide the hospital with an annual $800,000 subsidy. “I am thrilled the Nevada Medical Center will receive this
During National Safety Month, Experience Hearing Center is focusing on how better hearing can keep you and your family safe in your home and out in the world. “We know hearing aids can improve communication with others and give individuals with a hearing loss a greater sense of independence,” says Richard Leroux, BC-HIS. “These important
Given the popularity of genealogy websites that promise to trace your ancestry with a DNA testing swab, it can be tempting to gain insight into your medical condition – including diseases you didn’t know you had – with a DNA swab. However, consumers should use extreme caution when asked to undergo genetic DNA screening. Better
by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Among scary diseases, lung cancer can be one of the scariest. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the nation, including in Missouri and Illinois. And for smokers and many ex-smokers who are at increased risk of lung cancer, it can feel especially scary. But
Prairies are rewarding places for hikers who enjoy discovering wildflowers and the plant diversity found in grassland ecology. Early summer is a pleasant time to walk across native grasslands, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) maintains several prairie remnants open to visitors. A prairie walk can be simple for the person who simply enjoys
By Lauren Weinand Presented by Compass Health Network Have you ever struggled to buy or prepare healthy meals? Or been told your diet is deficient in certain nutrients? One of the best ways to meet these needs is to eat more nuts. Nuts are a “superfood,” one that is highly nutritious. They are packed with
