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Metro East hospital pledges to stay open despite financial trouble, Medicare threat

Metro East hospital pledges to stay open despite financial trouble, Medicare threat

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

Federal officials notified Gateway Regional Medical Center that the hospital has two months to remedy violations discovered by state inspectors.

BJC-Anthem deal still pending ahead of anticipated spike in healthcare costs

BJC-Anthem deal still pending ahead of anticipated spike in healthcare costs

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

The ongoing stalemate between BJC Healthcare and insurance giant Anthem follows a flurry of deals struck in the last 12 months by the hospital system and three other major insurers.

(Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com)

最新杏吧原创 hospital CEOs got raises in COVID era despite pay cut pledge

  • Jacob Barker | Post-Dispatch

The leaders of the region's three major tax-exempt hospital chains furloughed thousands of frontline workers during the pandemic and said executives would take pay cuts, too. Instead, they got raises.聽

Missouri health agency piled 最新杏吧原创 caseloads on mostly Black team, suit alleges

Missouri health agency piled 最新杏吧原创 caseloads on mostly Black team, suit alleges

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

A former Missouri health department manager filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state鈥檚 Medicaid operations had a two-track system for employees based on race.

Suit: 鈥業llegal鈥 abortion conducted by 最新杏吧原创 Planned Parenthood led to executive鈥檚 firing

Suit: 鈥業llegal鈥 abortion conducted by 最新杏吧原创 Planned Parenthood led to executive鈥檚 firing

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

An executive at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers has sued the abortion provider, claiming it fired her after she alleged an illegal abortion was conducted at its Fairview Heights clinic.

WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains

WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains

  • Sam Oaks-Leaf | Post-Dispatch

Hanover Matz, a researcher at WashU, and his colleagues showed that the mRNA-based vaccine generates a broader immune response that is effective against many different strains of the flu virus.

Missouri added to 15-state parasite outbreak tied to recalled lettuce

Missouri added to 15-state parasite outbreak tied to recalled lettuce

  • Dan Bauman | Post-Dispatch

Typically, Missouri health officials process only about 15 positive cyclosporiasis reports during this stretch of the infection season.聽

Vast produce supply chain complicates tracking cyclospora in Missouri

Vast produce supply chain complicates tracking cyclospora in Missouri

  • Aug 1, 2026

When contamination occurs, tracing it back through that system can take weeks.聽

Amid federal changes, advocates question the role of private insurers in Missouri Medicaid

Amid federal changes, advocates question the role of private insurers in Missouri Medicaid

  • Aug 1, 2026

If the state managed Medicaid directly, physicians and patient advocates聽argued, it could save up to $259 million a year and potentially protect benefits.

Missouri Obamacare premiums set to spike again in 2027

Missouri Obamacare premiums set to spike again in 2027

  • Jul 31, 2026

The increases proposed for Obamacare marketplace plans offered in Missouri align with those requested by health insurers in other states.聽

Former Cardinals doctor is owed back pay by Mercy, lawsuit says

Former Cardinals doctor is owed back pay by Mercy, lawsuit says

  • Jul 25, 2026

As chief orthopedist for the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals, Paletta got $350,000 in pay, plus tickets, parking passes and the right to brand himself as 鈥淭eam Physician for the Cardinals."

Centene accused of age discrimination by ousted VP

Centene accused of age discrimination by ousted VP

  • Jul 22, 2026

Kay Timmerman claims Centene executives excluded the then-59-year-old from high-level planning meetings and downgraded her title amid corporate restructuring in August last year.

Parasitic diarrhea cases spike in Missouri. Officials aren鈥檛 panicking.

Parasitic diarrhea cases spike in Missouri. Officials aren鈥檛 panicking.

  • Jul 20, 2026

In 最新杏吧原创 County, officials have logged 32 cyclosporiasis cases since the end of June.

SSM preps $783 million bond sale, one of largest of its kind, for children鈥檚 hospital

SSM preps $783 million bond sale, one of largest of its kind, for children鈥檚 hospital

  • Jul 16, 2026

SSM will seek approval for the bond at a public hearing July 22 in front of a state authority empowered to issue tax-exempt bonds on behalf of Missouri鈥檚 hospitals and schools.

Cardinal Glennon planning all-in-one pediatric clinic in south 最新杏吧原创

Cardinal Glennon planning all-in-one pediatric clinic in south 最新杏吧原创

The new site 鈥 at the corner of Chouteau and Spring Avenues 鈥 will house all of Cardinal Glennon's outpatient pediatric services, including specialty clinics, radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services.

BJC waives medical bills for Swansea woman after news story of her bankruptcy

BJC waives medical bills for Swansea woman after news story of her bankruptcy

BJC approved Angie Salvador's financial assistance request聽days after the Post-Dispatch highlighted her struggle with medical bills. The system has been provided less assistance in 2024 than the year prior.聽

Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch

SSM Health, feds strike $1M deal to settle Medicare overbilling claims

SSM agreed to pay $939,290 to settle allegations brought by a business manager who worked in SSM's pharmacy division.

Eureka nursing home set for sale, could trigger layoffs

Eureka nursing home set for sale, could trigger layoffs

The terms of the agreement to sell Francis Place in Eureka call for all employees to be terminated immediately before the deal鈥檚 closing date.

Florida woman guilty of selling fake nursing diplomas leading to 最新杏吧原创 death

Florida woman guilty of selling fake nursing diplomas leading to 最新杏吧原创 death

Prosecutors alleged that a traveling nurse with a fake degree聽鈥渃ontributed鈥 to the death of a patient at a 最新杏吧原创 hospital in 2023.

Centene offers employee buyouts as insurance rolls shrink

Centene offers employee buyouts as insurance rolls shrink

A spokesperson for Centene declined to say how many buyouts the company was targeting, nor if they were part of a broader workforce-reduction effort.

最新杏吧原创-based hospital giant exposed private health data to Google, lawsuit alleges

最新杏吧原创-based hospital giant exposed private health data to Google, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit stems from Ascension鈥檚 apparent use of web-based tracking technologies across various sites, pages and platforms controlled by the healthcare giant.

A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

A Swansea woman's health insurance saga: Breast cancer leads to bankruptcy

Angie Salvador was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Her odyssey through the healthcare system led to bankruptcy.聽

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

A new gene therapy at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 最新杏吧原创 may cure a man whose life has been defined by sickle cell disease.

Mercy hospitals post sharp financial rebound after pandemic struggles

Mercy hospitals post sharp financial rebound after pandemic struggles

Mercy executives on Thursday credited several initiatives for the turnaround, including a system-wide push aimed at reducing Mercy's reliance on third-party staffing agencies.

最新杏吧原创 City SC owner donates $10 million, creates new SSM fund to help poor patients

最新杏吧原创 City SC owner donates $10 million, creates new SSM fund to help poor patients

The fund was started with a $10 million contribution from sports executive and philanthropist Carolyn Kindle.聽

Beleaguered CareSTL health clinic announces third temporary closure this year

Beleaguered CareSTL health clinic announces third temporary closure this year

For the third time this year, the north 最新杏吧原创 clinic will temporarily furlough its workers and shut down operations amid funding struggles.

'Largest gift in WashU history' to boost new School of Public Health

'Largest gift in WashU history' to boost new School of Public Health

The donation will support faculty hiring, scholarships and new research initiatives.

最新杏吧原创 clinic 'blindsided' by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients

最新杏吧原创 clinic 'blindsided' by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients

A surprise move by state officials to cut certain services for people with HIV has blindsided healthcare providers.

SSM Health touts progress on new Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to open next year

SSM Health touts progress on new Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to open next year

The first patient could be seen in the hospital in October 2027.

Drones to carry blood from Springfield to 最新杏吧原创 for time-sensitive organ donations

Drones to carry blood from Springfield to 最新杏吧原创 for time-sensitive organ donations

The planned launch had to be put on ice Wednesday due to rainy weather conditions.

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Flags of Valor displayed for POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Flags of Valor displayed for POW/MIA Recognition Day

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  • Sep 15, 2026
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Manchester will display its Flags of Valor at Margaret Stoecker Park on Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring POWs, MIAs and War on Terror heroes.

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最新杏吧原创 earns Certified Welcoming designation
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  • Sep 15, 2026
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最新杏吧原创 earns a 2-star Certified Welcoming designation, recognizing citywide collaboration to support immigrant inclusion, access to services, and economic opportunity.

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UMSL students explore career paths at fall internship and job fair
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UMSL students explore career paths at fall internship and job fair

  • University of Missouri 最新杏吧原创
  • Sep 14, 2026
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More than 430 UMSL students met with 96 employers at Touhill, exploring internships, full-time roles and career paths linked to the new School of Engineering.

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Eye on UMSL: Physics club serves liquid nitrogen ice cream
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Eye on UMSL: Physics club serves liquid nitrogen ice cream

  • University of Missouri 最新杏吧原创
  • Sep 14, 2026
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UMSL鈥檚 Physics and Astronomy Club hosted a liquid nitrogen ice cream social in Benton Hall and is planning a Nov. 6 pumpkin-launch event outside the Rec Center.

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