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KU Health System reports slight improvement in those admitted for COVID-19

As of Wednesday, the number of COVID-19 patients at The University of Kansas Health System rests at 35. This is down one patient from yesterday’s total of 36, according to a news release from the health system. Of the 35… more

Saint Luke’s Health System signs with Clinch to accelerate hiring

Missouri-based Saint Luke's Health System has engaged Clinch, a PageUp company, to provide recruitment marketing solutions including a new career site. The health system hopes to enhance their recruitment marketing activities with Clinch's streamlined, automated hiring software. Saint Luke's Health… more

Missouri Hospital Association loses access to data, Kansas officials say their data may be delayed with new system

A recent transition in data systems for COVID-19 reports in the U.S. has resulted in missing or incomplete hospital data in Kansas and Missouri. The Missouri Hospital Association said that it no longer has access to the data it has… more

Q&A with: Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD

Q: What made the CEO role the right fit, at the right time, for you? A: I've spent my whole medical career here at North Kansas City Hospital, and two years ago my son Stephen Jr. joined me in practice.… more

Deadline today for requesting mail-in ballot in Missouri

Missouri voters can now vote by mail-in ballot for both the August and November elections in 2020 after Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 631 into law last month. However, some voters will still need to have their ballots notarized before they… more

MU Extension and SBDC partner to help farmers through challenges brought on by COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 has affected U.S. residents near and far, whether urban or rural. Farmers are no exception, and the University of Missouri Extension and Missouri’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) have started working together to help farmers facing… more

BKD donates thousands to local communities in giving campaign

In late May, BKD CPAs & Advisors launched a firmwide giving campaign to help those struggling due to the current economic challenges, according to a news release from BKD’s national office. Over the course of two weeks, the campaign combined… more

Coping with COVID: Chicago adds Kansas to quarantine list and New York, New Jersey add Missouri

On Tuesday, the city of Chicago added Kansas to its quarantine list. The same day, New York and New Jersey state added Missouri to their list of travelers being asked to quarantine upon arrival. A COVID-19 quarantine list, a method… more

Chewy, Inc. expanding with new location in Belton, Mo.

Looking to expand operations, Chewy, Inc., an online retailer offering pet products, supplies and prescriptions, has chosen Belton, Mo. as the newest location for expansion. The dual-headquartered company plans to bring roughly 1,200 new jobs to the Kansas City area… more

Residence hall design changes prompted by COVID-19

As universities and colleges look to design new residence halls after the current global health crisis, they will be challenged with how to safely house students while still providing for their social and academic development. Social interactions have taken on… more