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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 that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it in the next generation. Studies indicate children as young as 10 to 14 can show the early stages of plaque building in their arteries - a precursor to heart disease. .
October is National Eczema Awareness Month. More than 31 million people in the U.S. have some form of the chronic skin disease, also known as atopic dermatitis. .
This fall, a key federal agency is taking applications from providers who want to join a nationwide model to improve Alzheimer s care. Minnesota voices see it as a promising opportunity to reduce stress for patients and their caregivers. Over the summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new voluntary guide in hopes of establishing more coordinated care for individuals diagnosed with dementia. .
In rural communities, severe staffing shortages have increased hospital wait times and worsened quality of care. According to the latest report by the West Virginia Hospital Association, nursing had the highest overall rates of vacancies and turnovers, at more than 19% and 26% respectively. Rebecca Love, a nurse and chief clinical officer at IntelyCare, a nurse staffing company, said in rural regions, hospitals often become the stopgap solution for both residents health and communities economic well-being. .