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Food Safety & Outbreaks: Missouri is still dealing with a cyclospora/cyclosporiasis surge, with the state reporting about 1,950 cases and officials saying the outbreak is slowing after a lettuce recall. Public Health & Consumer Alerts: A Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has now reached 32 states and 431 illnesses, with Missouri among the affected states—health officials urge people to check and avoid recalled products. Healthcare Systems & Tech: The VA raised its Oracle Health EHRM contract ceiling to nearly $27B as it pushes Federal EHR deployments, with only a small share of sites transitioned so far. Hospitals & Care Access: SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon expanded cardiac catheterization services with imaging support to reduce trips to St. Louis. Maternal/Child Health & Legal: Missouri’s appeals court upheld a new-trial order in an infant formula lawsuit tied to necrotizing enterocolitis allegations, while Abbott agreed to a $670M settlement in related litigation. Wellness & Prevention: A U Missouri study suggests shifting overnight physician schedules earlier (8 p.m. to 4 a.m.) can improve sleep and inflammation markers. Community Health Support: Mid-Missouri parents are forming grief support groups, and a Harrisburg woman is drawing attention for needing a permit to serve free breakfast. Local Health & Safety: Missouri Valley residents raised health concerns about toxic groundwater from a former Cold War missile site as cleanup planning continues. Sports & Health: A pilot mental health program for athletes at MSSU and Freeman is moving toward permanence. Health Policy & Access: Missouri’s Medicaid paperwork problems are flagged as work requirements approach.

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