This summer is like no other in recent memory. We are facing challenges in every direction, a struggling economy, school closures, joblessness and medical challenges. While it looks like there is no relief in sight, Our Health Matters™ makes every effort to be a beacon of hope to its readers and ... Read More »
First published in 2018. See the original article. By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in ... Read More »
Hardworking Missourians need access to healthcare. You can help by voting YES to expand Medicaid on August 4. Learn more about Voting Yes On 2 at YesOn2.org. Read More »
While school has let out for the school year, you can still help your kids have productive learning time. Let’s keep fighting the pandemic and “flattening the curve.” Limit screen time and plan some creative learning activities. Our Health Matters™ compiled a short list of educational websites, streaming services programming and ... Read More »
By Shelley Cooper, Ed.D, MAT, BSBA Diversity Telehealth, LLC Telehealth has been around for a few years but has not received as much attention until now, when Covid-19 disrupted healthcare access. You might be asking, “What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?” Telemedicine is characterized as medical services delivered ... Read More »
By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff There’s nothing like a major public health crisis to drive home the need for affordable and accessible healthcare for all Americans. Just as the pandemic has exposed embarrassing disparities in the U.S., people are recognizing that it is time for change. Nationally, African-American deaths from ... Read More »
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We continue our COVID-19 May-June 200 print edition stories of families sharing their experiences about working from home and helping their children with school work during the city’s stay-at-home orders Natalie… In my classes, I only had a couple of students who had temporary internet issues. I keep flexible office ... Read More »
By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff As Americans gathered in large crowds to usher in the new year, half a world away, a deadly virus was sickening people by the thousands and overwhelming hospital emergency rooms. Even as Americans continued to work, play and gather, the virus was spreading rapidly from ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson, PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer If you or someone you love tests positive for COVID-19, your healthcare provider may advise you to stay home to monitor your symptoms and instruct you on ways to protect others around you from the spread of the disease. Currently, there is ... Read More »
