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Keep the blood supply stable, give blood, platelets with Red Cross

ST. LOUIS, MO  — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.   Some parts of the nation are

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Illinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program

Building on Governor Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda, the FY27 Proposed Budget will fund free test preparation courses through June 2027   CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and global education company Kaplan today announced that Illinois’ first-in-the-nation free test preparation program – the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program – will continue through the end of the academic school year.

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Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to head to state capitol

JEFFERSON CITY – More than 75 cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across Missouri are expected gather at the State Capitol Wednesday, March 11, to meet with lawmakers to ask for their support of policies that reduce the burden of cancer.   Missouri can reduce its cancer burden with public policies that prioritize tobacco prevention

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Tax season provides opportunity to support public health through voluntary contribution program

SPRINGFIELD – As millions of Illinoisans prepare their 2025 state tax returns, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding them of the state’s voluntary contribution program to support one or more health-related programs.   Schedule G of the 2025 Illinois tax form allows Illinois taxpayers to designate a portion of their state tax refund to

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meets this morning

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will meet this morning at 8:15 a.m. in  the Ste. Genevieve County Courthouse.   The meeting is open to the public.   The notice of the meeting and the tentative agenda:   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY COMMISSION Randy Ruzicka Presiding Commissioner Cory Ford Commissioner District 1 Mark Marberry

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