COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 13 [Category: Media]-- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: By Mary Chris Jaklevic Mary Chris Jaklevic is AHCJ's health beat leader for patient safety and a former AHCJ board member. Read the abstract of a randomized controlled trial of doula home visits for low-income mothers and you might conclude that the intervention is a solid public policy win. "Among higher risk-taking mothers, the intervention was related to less intrusivenes  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 14 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: After three years serving as the University of Missouri's beloved mascot Truman Tiger, Trevor Lerit, BJ '24, has embarked on a new adventure as KC Wolf's seasonal assistant, helping the Kansas City Chiefs deliver unforgettable experience to fans and businesses alike. As Truman, Lerit gained valuable experience interacting with fans of all ages. He also learned the logistics of sc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Survivors of veterans with VA-backed loans face inaccurate information, delays, and other frustrations when dealing with mortgage servicers, a new report found, complicating an important financial process during a time of grief. Some homeowners faced "pressure to refinance at higher interest rates rather than helping them manage existing mortgage" after the death of a lo  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 13 [Category: Media]-- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: To avoid a government shutdown, President Joe Biden signed the American Relief Act, 2025, on Dec. 21. The law helped extend the ability of certain telehealth services to be reimbursed for Medicare beneficiaries through March 31, 2025. The legislation removes previous geographic limitations, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to receive telehealth services from any location includ  more