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Caitlin Clark energizes record-breaking WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards

Caitlin Clark was a prominent figure at the 32nd annual WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards banquet, an event recognized as the largest celebration of girls and women's sports in the United States.

By KC Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

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Flu cases surge in Kansas City hospitals amid seasonal trends

In recent weeks, Kansas City and the nation have experienced a rise in influenza cases.

By KC Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

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Children's Hospital Colorado introduces fast-track genetic testing for pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders

By KC Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Pediatricians at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora will soon have access to a new tool for diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy, ADHD, and autism: genetic testing.

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Heart valve disease affects millions in the United States

By KC Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

The human heart contains four valves, and maintaining their health is essential.

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Debate surrounds use of GLP-1s and bariatric surgery in treating childhood obesity

By KC Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

Frankie McGinn, a 16-year-old from Chicago, struggled with weight loss despite maintaining a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

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Antibiotic Bactrim linked to rare but serious reactions

By KC Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

The antibiotic commonly known by the brand name Bactrim is prescribed to approximately 3 million individuals in the United States annually.

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Center School District reports fewer discipline referrals after mental health program launch

By KC Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

Center School District has introduced a new trauma-informed mental health pilot program in collaboration with Children's Mercy and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Report urges ban on water beads after child's injury

By KC Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

Water beads, often seen as harmless toys, are under scrutiny following a report calling for their ban.

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MO Health Care Reform Group: Federal drug program’s ‘lack of oversight is allowing bad actors to charge patients higher prices’

By KC Reporter | May 13, 2024

The head of Patients Come First - Missouri (PCF-MO) said there is “growing concern” that the 340b federal drug discount program isn’t passing along drug savings to Kanas City-area patients.

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Who owned Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Q4 2023?

By KC Reporter | Mar 3, 2024

Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was one of the four for-profit facility nursing homes in Platte County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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A look at Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City, LLC, a nursing home in Kansas City, Missouri

By KC Reporter | Mar 2, 2024

Owned by Hageman Investments, LLC and Ignite KC, LLC since June 5, 2018, Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City, LLC had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Clay County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

By KC Reporter | Mar 1, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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3rd largest nursing home in Platte County as of Q4 2023

By KC Reporter | Feb 29, 2024

Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City, LLC, the third largest nursing home in Platte County, aided an average of 80.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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New Mark Care Center: 3-star nursing home in Clay County

By KC Reporter | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by James Lincoln and Judy Lincoln since Aug. 1, 2019, New Mark Care Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Aspire Senior Living Platte City was largest nursing home in Platte County as of Q4 2023

By KC Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Aspire Senior Living Platte City, the largest nursing home in Platte County, aided an average of 54.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By KC Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by Judith McCrite and Patrick McCrite, Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Timberlake Care Center in Q4 2023?

By KC Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by EHCS Timberlake Consulting, LLC and Loren Rea since Dec. 1, 2020, Timberlake Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was largest nursing home in Platte County as of Q4 2023?

By KC Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, the largest nursing home in Platte County, aided an average of 110 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at The Summit, a nursing home in Kansas City, Missouri

By KC Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

The Summit was one of the 33 for-profit facility nursing homes in Jackson County, Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Clay County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center

By KC Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center was the third largest nursing home in Clay County during the fourth quarter of 2023.