The Childhood Asthma Linkages in Missouri (CALM) program supported community-based approaches to the management of childhood asthma; approaches that involved the use of technology, resources, collaborating partners and current research.
In 2007 Missouri Foundation for Health identified childhood asthma as a major health issue in the state. It established theChildhood Asthma Linkages in Missouri (CALM) initiative to demonstrate that a collaboration between a child’s school, medical care provider and other community organizations would lead to better overall asthma care for the child, as well as…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as the Food Stamp program, is the largest nutrition safety net program in the United States. It serves as the nationβs first line of defense against food insecurity and hunger by improving food access and affordability. Research has shown SNAP benefits reduce the likelihood of food insecurity…
September 9β13 is now Disability Voting Rights Week in Missouri. This designation presents an opportunity to highlight the realities of voting accessibility. There are an estimated 44.2 million Americans with disabilities. This group includes individuals who reported trouble with hearing, vision, cognition or memory, walking, self-care, or independent living. Disability impacts people of all ages,…
During spring of 2024, SSRS conducted a survey with over 2,000 Missouri adults to get a better understanding of the prevalence and impact of medical debt on Missouri residents.