DHSS survey of Missouri residents, parents and providers shows vaccine acceptance has become more challenging since the pandemic From St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine, First Quarter 2024 By Lana Hudanick, RN, […]
Medical News
Removing the Stigma from Mental Illness
Physicians should recognize problems of anxiety and depression and prioritize self-care By M. Laurin Council, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS From St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine, Fourth Quarter 2023 The SLMMS continuing […]
Aligning Forces for Better Health in the St. Louis Community
Employers seek support to improve lifestyle behaviors By John Ziegler, Jr., and Louise Probst, St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition From St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine, First Quarter 2024 On behalf […]
Voting Information for the November 8, 2022 Election
Make your voice heard on the future of our community, state and nation by voting on November 8. There are three ways to vote in Missouri this year; note that […]
From the AMA – Why We Must Reform the Medicare Physician Payment System
From the American Medical Association – Why we must reform the Medicare physician payment system Diverting the Medicare physician payment system away from its current unsustainable path and steering it […]
No Surprises Act Information & Resources
The 2020 federal No Surprises Act intended to end the practice of surprise billing went into effect January 1, 2022. Here are resources to assist physicians in implementing the law […]
The shadow pandemic: our nation’s pediatric behavioral health crisis
(Following is a letter from the heads of the four major children’s hospitals in Missouri about the mental health crisis facing our children and youth as a result of COVID-19.) […]
Vaccine Myths vs Facts – Updated
Debunking common falsehoods. With a host of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines circulating, here are possible responses to popular myths you might hear from your patients, friends or family. Get the […]
COVID-19 Patient Vaccine Resources
Attention physicians: Please encourage your patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During the coming weeks, it will be critical to vaccinate as many people as possible—so we can reach that […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Below are information links on the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional links will be added as they become available: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The types of COVID vaccines CDC V-safe […]