Bubbling Up
Highlights, notable events, and more up-to-date news from the Foundation.
Medicaid Expansion Upheld by Missouri Supreme Court
In August of 2020, a substantial majority of Missouri voters approved an amendment…
Congratulations to Bethany Johnson-Javois
“I commend the Deaconess Foundation on its selection of Ms. Bethany Johnson-Javois as…
“How Did We Not Know?” Clarifying the Connection Between Firearms and Suicide
How did we not know? This is what more and more firearm owners…
Our 2020 Annual Report – Shining Through the Darkness
How do we talk about 2020? The COVID-19 pandemic led to a year…
Contraceptive Access is Critical to Health Equity
The Missouri General Assembly has reconvened for a special session this week to…
Setback for Medicaid Expansion in Missouri From Latest Court Decision
In August of 2020, a substantial majority of Missouri voters approved an amendment…
The Future of Public Health in Missouri – Where Do We Start?
As a former public health department director, I like to think I know…
A Win for Missouri Children: A Systems-Change Approach
Sometimes things work out exactly how they are supposed to. Call it kismet,…