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Missouri is leading the way when it comes to improving services for older adults and their caregivers. The state is one of the first in the nation to fully implement the updated Older Americans Act final rule—a major step forward in accountability, transparency, and quality of care.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger talked to Mindy Ulstad, Chief of the Bureau of Senior Programs with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, to break down what this means for Missouri seniors and the people who care for them.

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The state is warning the public to beware of products containing 7-hydroxy, an extract from the kratom plant. There have been 164 deaths in Missouri tied to the consumption of kratom products.

Dr. Heidi Miller with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services discussed the dangers of 7-hydroxy, or 7-OH, with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.

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Featured in the latest issue of Missouri Life Magazine, Pickle & Perk is bringing a new kind of energy to Arcadia Valley. Founded by Stephanie and Dave Mayer, this mixed-use pickleball and café venue has turned a once-quiet Main Street building into a vibrant community hub. From morning coffee and boutique shopping to afternoon pickleball matches and overnight Airbnb stays, Pickle & Perk is redefining what small-town revitalization can look like in Missouri.

They join us today to talk about how one family’s idea to “perk up” their hometown is now serving as a model for small-town creativity and connection.

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One of Missouri’s two Democrats in Congress checked in with Missourinet.

First District Congressman Wesley Bell talked with Marshall Griffin about the ongoing government shutdown and the cancellation of a $197 million federal grant to build a battery plant in the St. Louis area.

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Truman State in Northern Missouri recently celebrated four ribbon cuttings – in a newly remodeled building – a 21-million-dollar project funded by federal money.

Ashley Byrd gets the details from the university’s Interim Provost Tim Walston.

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Access to healthcare in rural Missouri continues to be a challenge, especially as smaller clinics and hospitals close their doors. But Boone Health is stepping up to help fill that gap. On Thursday, the health system announced plans to build a new clinic in Glasgow in the northwest part of central Missouri. 

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Christian Basi, Director of Marketing and Communications, about what this expansion means for the community, how it will improve access to care, and why it’s a big step forward for rural health in our state. 

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At a time when food insecurity remains a real challenge for many Missourians, hunters have an opportunity to make a difference beyond the field. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Share the Harvest” program simplifies the process of donating surplus venison to local charities.

Jake Hindman from MDC discusses how the program operates, how hunters can participate, and the benefits it provides to both the hunting community and Missourians in need.

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It seems like everywhere you look these days, food labels are shouting about protein, high-protein shakes, snacks, and even cereals. But how much do we really need, and are all those “protein-packed” foods as healthy as they sound?

To help us sort out fact from fad, Bill Pollock spoke with Charlotte Cervantes, a registered dietitian and certified food scientist at Southeast Missouri State University. She’s here to talk about what a high-protein diet really means, its benefits, and how to make smart choices when it comes to getting enough protein in your day.

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The FDA has approved the use of a blood test to determine if patients have a protein that is prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who says the new tool is one step in helping to determine if someone has the disease.

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Winter is right around the corner, and the National Weather Service is reminding Missourians how to prepare.

NWS Forecaster Kevin Deitsch joins Bill Pollock on Show Me Today.

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