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Children’s Mercy expands pediatric care services in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Children’s Mercy has announced that their pediatric specialty services are now available in Springfield as of Saturday, November 1. According to a press release from the organization, the independent children’s health system started a joint operating agreement with Mercy Springfield Communities in August to bring the two organizations together to manage hospital-based […]
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Digital Extra: Breast radiologists share what to know about dense breast tissue and insurance coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s Buddy Check 3 day. Today is your reminder to do your monthly, self breast exam and remind a buddy to do the same. For the month of November we’re diving into the topic of breast density. Today KY3’s Emily Pritchard is talking with...
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New Medical Simulation Lab Opens in Lebanon to Train Local Healthcare Workers
On October 30, 2025, Lebanon, Missouri opened a new Medical Simulation Lab. The event took place at the Robert W. Plaster Center for Student Success. Attendees included Governor Mike Kehoe, Mayor Jared Carr, state representatives, and community partners. The facility cost nearly $1 million and was funded by the City of Lebanon. It is part of the city’s long-term plan, Lebanon Project 2040.
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On Your Side: Open enrollment for Marketplace Insurance starts Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you get insurance through the Marketplace, also known as Obamacare, enrollment starts Saturday. Experts tell On Your Side that 65 plans are offered to people in the Ozarks. Across the board, plans cost more, and with those enhanced tax credits expiring, many will experience sticker...
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MU Health Care new laser surgery corrects enlarged prostates
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Jasper receives $1.4 million for wastewater treatment upgrade
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Jordan Valley Community Health Center shares health tips and signs regarding lead poisoning
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Jordan Valley Community Health Center shares health tips and signs regarding lead poisoning
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. A 2023 report from the Arkansas Health Department shows that nearly 300 children reported elevated blood lead levels. A common source of lead exposure, now banned, is deteriorated lead-based paint, which was commonly used in the United States before...
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Permanent clinic location opens for uninsured patients in Christian County
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CCMH terminates CEO, announces interim leadership
EL DORADO SPRINGS, Mo. — Cedar County Memorial Hospital, based in El Dorado Springs, announced Thursday, Oct. 23, that Terry Nichols is no longer serving as chief executive officer, effective immediately. The hospital’s Board of Trustees met in a special closed session on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with items of CEO evaluation and employment contract on […]
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St. Louis Children's Hospital at CoxHealth names new vice president
St. Louis Children’s Hospital at CoxHealth has named a vice president and administrator to lead the expansion of pediatric care in southwest Missouri. Sarah Becker, director of Therapy and Audiology Services at St. Louis Children’s, will relocate to Springfield for the position. CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital...
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Central Hickory Fire Rescue becomes ALS certified to save lives when ambulances are out of reach
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MSU Care Clinic celebrates 10th anniversary
Rather than basing fees on a sliding scale — a system which many organizations use — the clinic is free, full stop. This means they serve the most underserved populations of Springfield. "We've always had to be creative with how we utilize our resources and how we approach...
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Taney County Health Department working to offer vaccine clinics this flu season
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Safety issues grow as drivers cut through clinic parking lot
The Carthage Police Department has received numerous calls about people using the Mercy Clinic parking lot as a detour, which violates a City Ordinance and poses a safety risk to families and children, and are urging people to be patient and arrive early for the Maple Leaf Parade.