Reducing liver death: a call to action

Alcoholic liver disease has risen sharply in the last year. Our report on alcohol consumption and harm during the COVID-19 pandemic shows an unprecedented increase in alcoholic liver disease deaths. In 2020, 5,608 alcoholic liver deaths were recorded in England, a rise of almost 21% compared to 2019. This is substantially above pre-COVID trends – … Read more

Springfield, facing overwhelmed hospitals, asks Missouri to fund alternative care site – Kansas City Star

Springfield, facing overwhelmed hospitals, asks Missouri to fund alternative care site  Kansas City Star Greene County health leaders request funding for COVID-19 alternative care site  KSHB COVID-19 Alternative Care Site Requested By Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Local Health Care Providers  KTTS State Funding Sought For Alternative Care Site In Springfield As COVID Numbers Grow  KSMU Radio Springfield-Greene County health … Read more