Becoming a new mom is a wonderful, life-changing experience. But it can also be a stressful time, as we learn what’s best when it comes to the care of our new baby. We asked three of the newest pediatricians at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City to answer a few questions new moms may have […]
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith They come from all walks of life. Even with nothing else in common, they share at least one bond — they’re all survivors. Several Mid-Missouri women have opted to share their stories of strength and survival after battling breast cancer, and they will...
Breast nurse navigators help guide patients through complex system Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Being diagnosed with breast cancer, it can feel like the world around you has stopped. But it hasn’t. And now that the diagnosis has been made, there’s a litany of doctor’s appointments,...
State’s only suicide prevention coordinator discusses role Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Stacey Williams has spent the past three years with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, where she takes on the role of the state’s suicide prevention coordinator. September is National...
Inaugural women’s conference seeks to nourish Mid-Missouri women Story by Madeleine Leroux Photo by Sally Ince Looking to provide Mid-Missouri women with a day devoted to their well-being, inside and out, Rebecca Welsh began planning for the first INSPIRE conference. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit...
Photos by Greta Cross Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool’s Float Your Boat cardboard boat races were held Aug. 3. Teams of two to six participants were asked to build human-powered boats made of strictly cardboard and duct tape. The boats needed to be capable of completing a 50-meter course. Winners from...
Photos by Sally Ince Heisinger Bluffs residents took part in the Drums Alive program April 30 at Heisinger Bluffs. The program encourages seniors to get moving by beating on large inflated balls with sticks and creating music to the beat.
Photos by Greta Cross The Council for Drug Free Youth’s ice cream social was held Aug. 5 at Capital Mall. The social, an annual fundraiser for the organization, included multiple skits revolving around anti-drug use topics for area youth.
Photos by Mark Wilson Dozens of men sported ill-fitting high heeled shoes on April 24 as they walked downtown as part of the Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Services (RACS) Everyone Walks for RACS fundraiser. The event raised money and awareness of its mission to help local victims of domestic violence.
By Becky Schwaller, RN, BSN, IBCLC SSM Health/St. Mary’s Hospital Most women take their choice for how to feed their baby very seriously. A lot of research and thought generally goes into that decision. The 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card, compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
