Religious exemptions, in which a parent or guardian declines to vaccinate their child with some or all required immunizations because of sincerely held religious beliefs, have more than doubled statewide in the past five years.

The fundraiser from noon to 5 Saturday, September 12, on Park Central Square is organized by a Nixa woman who has the condition.

Games and practice schedules have had to be adjusted as temperatures remain in the upper 90s.

The Teddy Bear Pediatric Hospital is a project of the Discovery Center and Children's Mercy with Mercy.

A collaboration of state and local organizations came together for the Rest Easy Naloxone Project.

Medicaid policy experts say anticipated changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements are already having a chilling effect, particularly among immigrants. Jackson County leaders are trying to get the word out so as many people as possible can keep their coverage.

Both procedural and medication abortion are now available in Springfield.

Three Springfield organizations have partnered for a back-to-school safety campaign.

August is National Emergency Preparedness Month.

The coverage will be available for 2027.