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Signs in opposition a new KVC Missouri pediatric mental health hospital have lined neighborhood streets near the non-profit’s existing facility on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Webster Groves.

Some Webster Groves residents oppose neighborhood pediatric mental health hospital

Sarah Fentem

The need for inpatient mental health care for pediatric patients has grown in recent years. Health officials say a proposed facility in Webster Groves could provide much-needed treatment. But some nearby neighbors don’t like the plan.

Dr. Esgar Guarín, pictured on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, demonstrates how to perform a vasectomy inside his mobile clinic. he is wearing blue scrub pants and standing in front of a patient chair with operating tools next to him on a table.

Health, Science & Environment

Mobile vasectomy clinic offers birth control procedure on Missouri road trip

Sarah Fentem

A mobile clinic is on a Missouri road trip offering free vasectomies this week. The trailer stopped Thursday in St. Louis and also will visit clinics in Springfield and Rolla.

Rhonda Jones wipes daughter Alayna’s mouth at their home in Crown Point, Indiana, which is southeast of Chicago. Alayna was injured during her birth and has cerebral palsy. (Taylor Glascock for KHN)

Health, Science & Environment

Malpractice at Missouri health centers cost taxpayers $20 million since 2018

Bram Sable-Smith

Community health centers around the country paid $410 million from 2018 to 2021 in 485 settlements or judgments over malpractice suits. The centers and their employees have immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits, meaning the federal government pays any settlements or court judgments.

Health, Science & Environment

‘Dreamgirls’ Actress To Perform At National Black HIV/AIDS Day Event

Harris-Stowe University is offering free HIV testing, education and entertainment on Saturday, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.The St. Louis…