As COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) vaccine distribution ramps up, the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) advocates for the State of Missouri to take immediate action to respond to vaccine deserts and ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the St. Louis region. The following recommendations uplift prioritized actions for equitable pandemic mitigation efforts.
Read MoreLegislative Spotlight: Medicaid Expansion Implementation
Over the past month, the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) has been celebrating some good news about public coverage options.
Read MoreNew RHC Chronic Pain Workbook
New RHC Chronic Pain Workbook Offers Information and Tools to Navigate the Intersection of Physical Pain and Mental Health
Read MoreGateway to Better Health Public Comment Period
The State of Missouri, Department of Social Services (DSS), hereby notifies the public of its intent to phase-out the Gateway to Better Health Demonstration (Number: 11-W-00250/7).
Read MoreLegislative Spotlight: “Preemption Bills”
What are “Preemption Bills”? There is a lot of information swirling around about “preemption bills”. To start, what are they? Preemption bills are pieces of legislation that could limit the ability of local agencies to make public health rulings.
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Read MoreGATEWAY TO BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM ADDS PHYSICAL THERAPY, CHIROPRACTIC, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The State of Missouri received approval to provide physical function services beginning January 1, 2021, to its “Gateway to Better Health” (Gateway) Pilot Program population from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition to current services, the Gateway network of community primary care providers can now offer physical therapy, chiropractic, and occupational…
Read MoreLogan University partners with St. Louis County to deliver chiropractic care
ST. LOUIS, November 24, 2020 – Chesterfield-based Logan University, a private chiropractic and health science school, is teaming up with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health to advance chiropractic care for residents. According to a release, Logan doctors will work with the health care team at the county’s John C. Murphy Health Center…
Read MoreRHC Board Chair Cheryl Walker named Interim President & CEO of Deaconess Foundation
ST. LOUIS, November 18, 2020 – Cheryl Walker, Board Chair of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, was named the Interim President & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation. Ms. Walker will guide the national search for a permanent chief executive.
Read MoreNEW resource for patient and provider chronic pain management: Visit www.BeyondPainSTL.com today!
The St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) released a new website called www.BeyondPainSTL.com as part of its Chronic Pain Initiative, a regional effort to prevent and reduce the impact of chronic pain. Beyond Pain STL offers tools, information, and videos to our community: people with chronic pain, medical providers, and advocates. The evidence is clear: non-pharmacologic,…
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