KANSAS, Missouri, April 20 -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Today, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) convened a special Friday Forum during its Educating Leaders 2024 conference to focus on the emerging concept of "Food as Medicine". "We are witnessing a dynamic shift in the healthcare landscape. As physicians and osteopathic medical educators, it is imperative we recogniz  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 20 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on April 19, 2024: * * * How No Wrong Door is Uncomplicating Long-Term Care By Liz Seegert Care transitions for older adults from hospital to home or hospital to nursing home can be uncertain, frightening and risky. These changes can impact safety, mental and physical health and outcomes, according to the Administration for Community Living. Families are often left to fend for themselv  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 19 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on April 18, 2024: * * * Why Context and Risk Assessment are Vital in Disease Outbreak Coverage By Tara Haelle Multiple outbreaks and unusual cases of infectious disease are in the news right now. That means it's more crucial than ever that journalists include context in their stories to help readers make sense of their personal risk for various types of infections and what actions they  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 19 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a longtime supporter of legislation that would reform the state's civil justice system. Legislation that would reduce the statute of limitations for personal injury cases has been a tort reform priority for the past several years. This week, the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee heard S  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 20 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on April 19, 2024: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and state corn grower organizations, which have advocated for the move, praised the decision "This waiver   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 19 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is part of a coalition dedicated to defeating a proposed federal regulation that could significantly disrupt rail operations across the country. The Missouri Chamber submitted a comment letter that raises concerns about the California Air Resource Board (CARB) waiver request that is currently before the EPA. The letter  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 19 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing legislation that would bar the sale of farmland to U.S. trade partners. This week, the House Veterans Committee heard SB 912. The underlying bill is focused on license plates and windshield placards for disabled veterans. In the Senate, however, legislators added an amendment - sponsored by Sen. Bill Eigel   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 19 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news: A wide-ranging piece of utility legislation passed by the Missouri House in March is now headed to the full Senate for debate. HB 1746 is sponsored by Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R-St. Louis). The bill includes a natural gas discount to attract large economic development projects. The Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee approved   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 20 -- The Missouri Corn Growers Association issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will extend approval of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the upcoming summer driving season. This decision ensures drivers can continue to access this lower-cost, lower-emission fuel option amid rising gasoline prices. Missouri Corn Growers Association President Brent Ho  more