MO: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Monday, May 6, 2024
Advocates address disparities for women in Missouri's health care system
Women, and particularly Black women, are disproportionately affected by strokes and other health conditions in Missouri. Keetra Thompson, a stroke …
Breaking barriers for health equity with nutritional strategies
Missouri residents are gaining new insights into the powerful role of food in health care as experts and organizations advocate for a shift toward foo…
MO summit tackles rising child food insecurity as benefits expire
As COVID-era benefits near expiration, a recent Child Wellness Summit brought together nonprofits to tackle urgent child well-being and food-…
MO gears up for participation in kids' summer food program
Missouri is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …
A California regulation with big Midwest consequences
Family farm advocates in Missouri are concerned a regulation on the other side of the country could have unintended effects on rural Missourians…
Report: MO could do better to ensure children's well-being
A new report examined children's well-being in every state and found in Missouri, the outcomes vary greatly depending on race. In its "Race for …
Livestock manure makes 'big stink' for MO family farmers
Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …
Post-holiday 'yo-yo' diets: risk factors for heart health
The holiday season is filled with recipes passed down from years before, and feasting with family and friends. But think again before you have …
Land-access keeping young farmers from leading climate action
Young farmers in Missouri hope the new farm bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
American Heart Association of MO observes National Rural Health Day
On National Rural Health Day, the American Heart Association in Missouri spotlights efforts for healthier rural living. According to a Pew Research …
MO family farmers: Inflation Reduction Act funds not for factory farms
Advocates for Missouri's small family farms have taken to the U.S. Capitol today, to talk with lawmakers about what could be done in the next Farm …
MO parents urged to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health
Heart disease takes more than 15,000 lives in Missouri every year, making it the number one cause of death in the state. This is the time of year …