Infant Formula Lawsuit Fallout: A Missouri-linked case revisits how an infant formula maker closed a complaint after an internal memo said there was “not a reasonable possibility” the formula caused a baby’s death—raising fresh questions about what manufacturers do after NICU tragedies. Medication Abortion Access: Planned Parenthood expanded medication abortion appointments at a Kansas City-area clinic after a judge struck down multiple Missouri restrictions, aiming to reduce burdens for patients. Controlled Substance Crackdown: The DEA moved to temporarily schedule synthetic 7-OH as Schedule I, aligning with Kansas’ new ban and warning of overdose risk. Homelessness + Health Care: Three Steps Home opened in St. Louis as a medical respite facility for people without stable housing, offering short-term recovery after hospital care. Rural Care Recognition: Scotland County Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, including extended Monday hours. Local Public Health & Safety: A Joplin-area motorcycle crash killed a helmetless rider; other Missouri crashes sent multiple people to hospitals. Community Health Planning: Columbia formed a steering committee to build a homelessness action plan with input from health providers and community groups. Pharmacy Tech Push: A robotic pharmacy startup claims it can fill and verify prescriptions without a pharmacist present, signaling major change for medication workflows. Emergency Child Safety: St. Louis County police found an 8-year-old safe after a kidnapping tied to a stabbing of the child’s mother.