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Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri, (June 12, 2025) – Increased access to highly specialized pediatric care just moved one step closer to becoming a reality today as CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital – one of the nation’s premier pediatric hospitals – announced they have finalized an agreement to expand pediatric care in southwest Missouri. The agreement follows a letter of intent signed in May 2024 by both organizations.

It’s no secret that when women are healthy, families and communities thrive. But from menstruation to menopause, women face many distinct — and sometimes complex — health events that require care, understanding and partnership from a health care provider.

Halloween is the most fun day of the year for many. It is a time for fantasy, parties and excitement, but it is also important to be aware of potential dangers.

For neurologists working with patients with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to actual treatment options has been long and paved with setbacks.

But that is changing for some patients. The Food and Drug Administration recently granted full approval to Leqembi® (lecanemab), the first disease-modifying treatment fully approved for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The development of this new drug offers hope to patients and may have lasting impacts on how physicians approach treatment.