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Missouri Health Talks

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Missouri Health Talks travels throughout the state gathering conversations between Missourians about issues of access to healthcare.

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Without Accessible Restrooms: ‘You're Not Going to Do Anything. You Can't Participate in Things’ 05.09.2019 3:59

Christina Ingoglia and Michelle Ribaudo are both board members for the Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation, or MoDE Foundation, in Columbia. Christina is the current President and Michelle is the current Vice President of this organization that works to advocate for people with disabilities and promote inclusion.

On Paired Kidney Donation: ‘Good Health is Never Something I Thought I Could Share’ 25.07.2019 3:59

Laurie Hines is the director of the Missouri Kidney Program and a living kidney donor for her partner, Ted.

On Paired Kidney Donation: ‘Good Health is Never Something I Thought I Could Share’ 24.07.2019 3:59

Laurie Hines is the director of the Missouri Kidney Program and a living kidney donor for her partner, Ted.

On Alcohol Addiction Treatment: “Our Clients Struggle to Get Health Needs Met’ 19.07.2019 3:59

Libby Brockman-Knight and Gaurav Kulkarni both work at Compass Health Network in Columbia. Brockman- Knight is the Deputy Chief clinical officer of substance use disorder services and Kulkarni is a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction.

‘A Transplant is a Treatment and Not a Cure and No Matter What You Do, it Could Still Fail’ 19.07.2019 3:59

JT Thomas is a senior at the University of Missouri and is studying biology and business. He spoke at an event hosted by KBIA and Missouri Health Talks at Café Berlin this past winter about organ transplantation.

‘A Transplant is a Treatment and Not a Cure and No Matter What You Do, it Could Still Fail’ 19.07.2019 3:59

‘It's Hard to Ask for Help’ in Today’s Supermom Culture 21.06.2019 3:59

Robyn Schelp and Molly Myers are both moms of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in Columbia.

‘It's Hard to Ask for Help’ in Today’s Supermom Culture 21.06.2019 3:59

Robyn Schelp and Molly Myers are both moms of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in Columbia.

‘Our Patients Aren't Trying to Make a Political Statement. They're Just Going to Get Health Care’ 06.06.2019 3:59

Recently, there have been multiple challenges to abortions in the state. In late May, Governor Parson signed a ban on abortions after eight weeks - and Missouri could soon become the first state without an abortion provider as the St. Louis Planned Parenthood clinic is currently trying to retain their abortion license in court.

‘Taking Care of Eight Children is Very Difficult Because of All Their Different Needs’ 04.06.2019 3:59

This week’s Missouri Health Talks is a collaboration with Vox Magazine.

‘Taking Care of Eight Children is Very Difficult Because of All Their Different Needs’ 31.05.2019 3:59

This week’s Missouri Health Talks is a collaboration with Vox Magazine.

‘Regardless of What You Were Incarcerated For, You Should Be Able to Eat’ 31.05.2019 3:59

Melanie Hickcox and Bree Broadus work together here in Mid-Missouri. Melanie is the SNAP Project Manager for Feeding Missouri and Bree is the SNAP Outreach Coordinator for The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

‘Regardless of What You Were Incarcerated For, You Should Be Able to Eat’ 31.05.2019 3:59

Melanie Hickcox and Bree Broadus both work for feeding Missouri. Melanie is the SNAP project manager and Bree is the SNAAP Outreach Coordinator.

‘Plans Change Every Year. Your Health Changes Every Year. Why Not Take a Look?’ 30.05.2019 3:59

Kevin Wehner and Scott Miniea both have backgrounds in education, but now, they work for nonprofit organizations in Columbia and use their teaching skills to help people navigate the healthcare system.

‘Plans Change Every Year. Your Health Changes Every Year. Why Not Take a Look?’ 30.05.2019 3:59

‘Nobody Wakes Up and Thinks, ‘I'm Going to Become an Alcoholic’’ 07.05.2019 3:59

‘As a Caregiver, I Don’t Think Your Mind Ever Relaxes’ 07.05.2019 3:59

Cindy Polfelt has lived in Columbia for six years.

‘As a Caregiver, I Don’t Think Your Mind Ever Relaxes’ 07.05.2019 3:59

Cindy Polfelt has lived in Columbia for six years.

‘Mental Health is a Part of Substance Abuse’ 18.04.2019 3:59

Jessica Hosack and her mother Cindy Polfelt live in Columbia. Jessica began using opioids at parties when she was a teenager, and this quickly turned to regular opioid use.

‘It Was a Decision Between a Few Cans of Soup or a $7 Box of Tampons’ 18.04.2019 3:59

Jane Kielhofner and Jacey Schank are both on the executive board of a University of Missouri menstrual health student group called Period @ Mizzou. The group is focused on discussing and advocating for menstrual health, and is part of a larger national organization.

HEADLINE: ‘It Was a Decision Between a Few Cans of Soup or a $7 Box of Tampons’ 18.04.2019 3:59

She Insisted I Go to Treatment When She Found Out I had a Substance Abuse Problem 03.04.2019 3:59

Robert Harrison was born in St. Louis and has dealt with a substance use disorder throughout his life. After living drug-free for more than 20 years, Robert became the executive director of an alternative sentencing program in Columbia aimed at low-level drug offenders. He left his post two years later.

‘Older Folks Say if They Take Food Stamps, They're Taking it Away From Someone Else Who Needs It' 26.03.2019 3:59

Melanie Hickcox and Monica Palmer both work at Feeding Missouri, a coalition of Missouri food banks. Melanie is the SNAP project manager, and Monica is the communications manager.

Intersection Excerpt: Missouri Health Talks on Food Insecurity ‘The Hidden Problem’ 19.03.2019 6:10

In this excerpt from KBIA’s Intersection, Melanie Hickcox and Monica Palmer with Feeding Missouri, a coalition of Missouri food banks, discuss the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding food insecurity.

‘It's Not Surprising to Me That Folks Come to College and Don't Know Sex Ed’ 14.03.2019 3:59

Audrey Aton and Cortney Bouse both live in Columbia. Audrey is senior at the University of Missouri studying public health and is the founder and president of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mizzou. Cortney is a grassroots organizer for Planned Parenthood Great Plains and teaches sex education at her church.