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Short on time but need to see a Doctor?

Virtual visits, and drive-thru testing;  Northeast Missouri Health Council’s NEW Quick Care is designed for people on the go. Care that’s fast, convenient, and efficient. Quality healthcare conveniently delivered by the people you know the care you trust. Northeast Missouri Health Council’s NEW Quick Care. 
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The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Tragedy: Orphaned Children

 

One U.S. child loses a parent or caregiver for every four COVID-19-associated deaths, a new modeling study published today in Pediatrics reveals. The findings illustrate orphanhood as a hidden and ongoing secondary tragedy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes that identifying and caring for these children throughout their development is a necessary and urgent part of the pandemic response.

 
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October is National Protect Your Hearing Month!

 

Loud sound (noise) can damage sensitive parts of the ear, causing hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ear (tinnitus), and increased sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis). Repeated exposure to loud noise over the years affects how well you hear later in life and how quickly you develop hearing problems, even after exposure has stopped. Click below to find out how you can protect your hearing.

 
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E-Cigarette Use Remains Serious Public Health Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

 

Almost 85 Percent of the More Than 2 Million U.S. Middle and High School Students Who Used E-Cigarettes Used Flavored E-Cigarettes in 2021.

 
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