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HOMESTATE CANNABIS DISPENSARY WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 955

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Budtenders and inventory clerks at Home State Dispensary have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 955. They are the first group of cannabis workers in the Kansas City metropolitan area to unionize and the first to join Local 955.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Budtenders and inventory clerks at Home State Dispensary have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 955.
  • They are the first group of cannabis workers in the Kansas City metropolitan area to unionize and the first to join Local 955.
  • "At the current rate of sales, the Missouri cannabis industry is on track to gross over $1 billion in revenue for this year alone," said Jerry Wood, Local 955 President.
  • Teamsters Local 955 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Kansas City, Mo.

Home State Health Encourages Flu Vaccination and Education During Upcoming Flu Season

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With flu season right around the corner, Home State Health is again encouraging Missouri residents to get the flu vaccine through its yearly Fluvention® program. Every flu season is different, and the flu can affect people differently. That's why it's important to get the flu vaccine each year to protect yourself and loved ones from illness.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With flu season right around the corner, Home State Health is again encouraging Missouri residents to get the flu vaccine through its yearly Fluvention program.
  • In 2019-2020, the flu vaccine prevented an estimated 7.5 million flu illnesses and an estimated 105,000 flu-related hospitalizations.
  • Home State Health's Fluvention program offers resources to help people understand the importance of the flu shot, the risks of flu season, and other preventive measures.
  • Vaccination and good hygiene like washing hands and covering coughs are key to preventing the flu and staying healthy this flu season.

Home State Health Appoints Jeff Johnston as CEO in Missouri

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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As CEO of Home State Health, Mr. Johnston will oversee the organization's Medicaid, Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace plans.

Key Points: 
  • As CEO of Home State Health, Mr. Johnston will oversee the organization's Medicaid, Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace plans.
  • "We are delighted to have Jeff's hospital, physician and community relations expertise at Home State Health.
  • Home State Health exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care.
  • Home State Health is owned by a joint venture of Centene Corporation and Missouri Community Health Access.

Dr. Ali Mansour Ebrahimi Receives Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Dr. Ali Mansour Ebrahimi with a national award that acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made to provide quality pediatric care and clinical excellence to Home State Health members.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Dr. Ali Mansour Ebrahimi with a national award that acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made to provide quality pediatric care and clinical excellence to Home State Health members.
  • Practitioners are selected each year for the Summit Award for Excellence in Care based on their exemplary performance in a number of quality measures.
  • This outreach has led to his success in closing care gaps and improving health care outcomes for his patients.
  • "We are honored to recognize Dr. Ebrahimi's hard work and dedication to his patients and our members with Home State Health's annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care," said Ryan Litteken, Interim President and CEO for Home State Health.

Home State Health Shines a Light on Cyberbullying and Encourages Missouri Youth to Make a Difference

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying in several ways, and as a result, Home State Health wants to educate adults and youth across Missouri about the risks of cyberbullying and how it impacts overall health.

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  • Cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying in several ways, and as a result, Home State Health wants to educate adults and youth across Missouri about the risks of cyberbullying and how it impacts overall health.
  • To further spread awareness, Home State Health is encouraging youth in Missouri to take action to promote prevention with their peers and community by participating in the Centene Institute Youth Impact Award for Cyberbullying Prevention .
  • Home State Health exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care.
  • Home State Health is owned by a joint venture of Centene Corporation and Missouri Community Health Access.

16 Counties in Missouri Added to Ambetter from Home State Health Insurance Coverage

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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This year, Ambetterfrom Home State Health is available to Missouri residents in 108 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Ambetterfrom Home State Health is available to Missouri residents in 108 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized that reliable and affordable health insurance is needed more than ever," said Ryan Litteken, Interim CEO, Home State Health.
  • Ambetter from Home State Health offers increased value, convenient services, and benefits that help make health insurance fit within people's lives:
    AmbetterTelehealth provides convenient, 24-hour access to in-network Ambetter providers for non-emergency health issues.
  • Ambetterfrom Home State Health provides coverage for allessential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations, and prescription drug coverage.

Home State Health Donates Internet Devices to Missouri Foster Care Agencies

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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"Even before the pandemic, students and foster care youth without computer equipment or internet access faced additional challenges in learning," said Nathan Landsbaum, President and CEO, Home State Health.

Key Points: 
  • "Even before the pandemic, students and foster care youth without computer equipment or internet access faced additional challenges in learning," said Nathan Landsbaum, President and CEO, Home State Health.
  • "We are so grateful to Home State Health, Centene, AT&T, Connected Nation, Dell Technologies, and Intel for providing these devices for our children in need.
  • Home State Health exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care.
  • Home State Health is owned by a joint venture of Centene Corporation and Missouri Community Health Access.