Uninsured Surgeon: The Irony of Health Care Crisis

TL/DR - The author, an orthopedic surgeon, recounts his experience of transitioning from having health care in Australia to facing a lack of coverage in the United States. After his fellowship in Sydney, he moved back to the US with his family and faced a month-long gap in health insurance coverage, which proved stressful when his family members…

Columbia’s First Winter Wellness Expo Targets Mental Health

Winter Well-being Expo in Columbia As the chill of winter approaches, the Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health in the city of Columbia held a winter well-being expo. Taking place on a Saturday at the MU Family Impact Center from 9 a.m. to noon, this community wellness event was geared towards promoting mental health. Free Event with…

Cincinnati Shooting: 6 Injured, 11-Year-Old Killed

TL/DR - A shooting in the West End of Cincinnati on Friday night resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy and injuries to five other people. The victims, some of which were juveniles, were taken to Cincinnati Children's and University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment. No suspects have been identified and the motive behind the…

Despite Poll Drop, Don’t Discount Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

TL/DR - The race for U.S. Senate in Arizona is heating up with incumbent Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democrats to become an independent senator, potentially facing off against Rep. Ruben Gallego and GOP candidate Kari Lake. A poll conducted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee placed Gallego at 41% support, Lake at 37%, and Sinema at…