(BPT) – Do you fully understand what your doctor tells you during a checkup? If you don’t, you’re not alone. A recent UnitedHealthcare study found that two out of three people don’t understand all their doctor’s instructions, diagnoses and recommendations. If that’s the case for you, it may not just affect your health — it […]
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Allergy season is early this year
Melting icebergs. Wildfires. Species extinction. What do they all have in common? It has been shown that climate change is one of the main culprits contributing to those previously mentioned situations. Believe it or not, seasonal allergies may also be getting worse because of climate change. Allergy seasons are now longer and more severe due […]
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Arts, culture add $868M to St. Louis area economy
An Americans for the Arts – Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study (AEP6), reports that the arts sector adds $868 million to the economies of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The study was conducted in partnership with the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL), the largest public funder of art and culture in […]
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Thinking about investing in a duplex? Think bigger.
(BPT) – Investing in real estate can be a smart choice, but not all investments are created equal. There’s no denying rental properties are a surging market. Mortgage interest rates have risen dramatically over the past few years, high enough to price many people out of purchasing a home. It means the demand for rental […]
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Forward Through Ferguson appoints nine board members in ninth year
Forward Through Ferguson has appointed nine new board members as the organization reaches its ninth year of operation. Forward Through Ferguson centers impacted communities and mobilizes accountable bodies to advance racially equitable systems and policies that ensure all people in the St. Louis region can thrive. Under the leadership of returning board co-chair, Elise Miller Hoffman, […]
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Rethinking teacher absenteeism: How to be more proactive and prepared
(BPT) – By Nicola Soares, president, Kelly Education Chronic absenteeism has become a pervasive issue across multiple employment sectors driven by several factors, including personal and family health challenges, stress and burnout. This problem is notable in the education sector, where consistent, strong educator-student relationships are crucial. The 2023 Kelly Global Re:work Report revealed that […]
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SSM, BJC partner on economic development venture
SSM Health and BJC HealthCare have formed a joint venture to build and operate a regional laundry which will help bring economic development and new jobs to under-resourced communities in the city of St. Louis. The St. Louis Healthcare Support Services, LLC, will clean 35 million pounds of the health systems’ linens each year, using a […]
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Chance Perdomo dies in reported motorcycle accident
“Gen V” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” star Chance Perdomo has died at the age of 27. Variety confirmed he was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident. Authorities have advised that no other […]
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Dr. Tumblin-Rucker honored by Missouri S&T
Dr. Ramona Tumblin-Rucker, who earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1988 and is director of construction management at M Property Services in O’Fallon, Missouri, was recently honored during the school’s 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Awards The Hall of Fame recognition has been awarded since 2005 to graduates, faculty and staff who […]
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Qué deben saber los padres sobre el cambio climático y la salud infantil
(StatePoint) Calor excesivo. Enfermedades emergentes. Tormentas fuertes y enfermedades fuera de temporada. Los peligros ambientales asociados con el cambio climático amenazan la salud física y mental de los niños y las familias, y pueden ser una fuente de ansiedad. No es solo especulación. Las comunidades están ya afectadas por los efectos del cambio climático, como […]