KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Public health officials on Wednesday celebrated a long-awaited expansion of a safety-net clinic here that will do double duty as a training ground for University of Kansas...
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National
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Stresses of poverty may impair learning ability in young childrenNIH News, August 28, 2012
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Health Law Has Gaps In Men's CareKaiser Health News, August 27, 2012
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Retail clinics grow in popularity, but still put only a dent in patient careAmerican Medical News, August 27, 2012
Regional
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Health improvement initiative launched in Kansas to identify state's prioritiesKHI News, August 29, 2012
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Census shows more Kansans lack health insuranceKansas City Star, August 30, 2012
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New Report Says LGBT Missourians Less Healthy Than General PopulationKCUR News, August 28, 2012