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Aging Matters
Aging Matters, also known as Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging, is a not for profit organization serving an eighteen county area in Southeast Missouri, with the regional office in Cape Girardeau. The essential goal of our organization is to provide quality services to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of persons, age 60 and over, enabling them to live in their own homes for as long and independently, as possible.
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Take Action! September is National Preparedness Month
Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a great time to plan for and practice safety with your family, co-workers, school, neighbors, and yourself! Consider taking the following steps each week during September to strengthen your knowledge of preparedness: Make A Plan: Talk with your family and create…
Free Monoclonal Antibody COVID-19 Treatment Available for High-Risk Individuals
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has activated a state contract with SLSCO of Galveston, Texas, to provide monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion treatment at several locations across the state of Missouri, including Sikeston and Poplar Bluff. Treatment is free to the patient at the local infusion centers at those locations, as well as local medical centers. If…
Assistance Provided for Tenants, Landlords Under HB16 Passage
From a news release from the Office of Gov. Mike Parson Governor Mike Parson signed HB 16 into law, which provides more than $324 million in funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). “HB 16 will provide much needed assistance to tenants and landlords across the state. COVID-19’s economic impacts have created hard times…
COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Missouri Residents
Check out MOStopsCovid.com for information about the COVID-19 vaccine plan and rollout across the state of Missouri in coming weeks and months. Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine The website provides Missourians with information regarding the safety of the vaccines, research and production processes, and when they may be eligible for vaccination. The website…
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