Learn more about what’s good for your health and your community at Missouri Health Matters. Together, we can make Missouri better!

 

A healthier Missouri starts with a healthier you, but it doesn't end there. From the choices
we make in our diet to the medical care provided in our hospitals, to state and federal legislation ...
it all affects the health of our state. Let's work together to build a healthy Missouri!

 
  • Medicaid Reform & Missouri

    Learn how the state can create jobs, strengthen
    the local and state economies, keep employers’
    health care costs under control and improve
    the health of the workforce through Medicaid.

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  • Act FAST For Stroke

    May is Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke is a
    brain attack that cuts off vital blood and oxygen
    to the brain. Emergency treatment can help stop
    brain damage and disability – if you act FAST.

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  • Women: Make Heart Health A Priority

    Women must remember to never take a
    wait-and-see approach to their heart health.
    The longer a woman waits, the more damage can occur.

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Find the latest information on hospital quality and community health to help make informed medical decisions for you and your family.

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Hospital Quality

See how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures through our interactive map to compare the quality of care that hospitals provide.

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Community Health – Smoking

Use our interactive map to see how lifestyle behaviors affect the wellness of your community.

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Making Medical Decisions

Visit these resources to find the best health care choices for you. Talk to your doctor about this information.

 

Read the latest news and tips for your health and Missouri’s. Search for articles on making healthier choices, talking to your physician, understanding health care legislation and more.

 
Breaking The Silence On Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is every woman's concern because what you do now will affect to what extent you deal with this disease later. Women of all ages can take immediate action to prevent osteoporosis and teach their children and grandchildren about the importance of maintaining healthy bones.

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AH-CHOO! Find Relief From Seasonal Allergies

More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Learn how you can ease your symptoms.

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Determining Headache Triggers Can Lead To Appropriate Treatment

One of the most common, if not the most apparent, source of head pain may be your diet.

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