The Missourians

Findhelp Partners with State of Missouri to Support Families with Young Children

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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According to the most recent U.S. Census, 19.3% of children under 5 years of age in Missouri live in poverty, and the Missouri Family Resources database & website (powered by Findhelp) will support more than 250,000 families in addition to state and local navigators who work on-the-ground in communities across Missouri.

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  • According to the most recent U.S. Census, 19.3% of children under 5 years of age in Missouri live in poverty, and the Missouri Family Resources database & website (powered by Findhelp) will support more than 250,000 families in addition to state and local navigators who work on-the-ground in communities across Missouri.
  • Findhelp works with 7,837 listed programs serving the state, including 4,318 programs focused on serving children and families.
  • "We are grateful to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for choosing us to help support children under 5 and their families," said Erine Gray, Founder and CEO of Findhelp.
  • "We're proud to partner with the State to help uplift Missouri families with young children and connect them to the resources they need to thrive."

Ameren Missouri receives approval for largest-ever solar investment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval to build or acquire approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. The first of the three solar projects is scheduled to go into service in 2025, with two more set to begin serving customers in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), received approval to build or acquire approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of solar energy.
  • Projects in today's order by the Missouri Public Service Commission, in order of targeted in-service dates, include:
    Vandalia Renewable Energy Center, a 50-MW project based in Vandalia, Missouri, to be self-developed by Ameren Missouri with a target in-service date of 2025.
  • Split Rail Solar, a 300-MW project based in Warren County, Missouri, with a target in-service date of 2026 to be acquired by Ameren Missouri from Invenergy.
  • Others interested in receiving renewable energy credits to meet their individual renewable energy goals can contact Ameren Missouri for more information.

Missouri American Water Names Jody Carlson as Vice President of Operations

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Missouri American Water has named Jody Carlson as Vice President of Operations.

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  • Missouri American Water has named Jody Carlson as Vice President of Operations.
  • In this role, Carlson will lead nearly 650 employees across the state in field operations, water production, system maintenance, water quality and environmental compliance to provide safe, clean, and reliable service to 1.6 million Missourians.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305999868/en/
    “Jody is a valuable and versatile member of Missouri American Water’s team,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water.
  • “His extensive knowledge of water and wastewater system operations, ability to tackle complex problems, and experience leading diverse teams will be well utilized in his new role.”
    Carlson joined Missouri American Water in 2015 as a Senior Operations Manager.

New Missouri Rural Health Program Directs Resources to Rural Communities to Improve Social Care Outcomes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Missouri HealthNet Division introduces a new care model that utilizes the Unite Us Payments solution to create sustainability for rural hospitals

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  • This collaboration will enhance the rollout of the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) program, a new model of care that will transform existing social care funding and create a new path for rural hospitals to improve clinical outcomes within the Medicaid population.
  • The program will also address critical social care challenges that comprise individuals' ability to maintain their health and effectively manage chronic conditions.
  • The ToRCH program is a groundbreaking initiative that empowers rural communities to address healthcare-related social needs among their Medicaid populations, with a laser focus on driving better health outcomes.
  • By addressing the social needs of Medicaid recipients, ToRCH aims to improve population health outcomes and achieve cost savings.

Select Medical and CoxHealth Enter a Joint Venture Agreement to Build a New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Southwest Missouri

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Corporation and CoxHealth announced today that they have signed a joint venture partnership agreement to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Southwest Missouri.

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  • MECHANICSBURG, Pa. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Corporation and CoxHealth announced today that they have signed a joint venture partnership agreement to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Southwest Missouri.
  • The new facility will be operated by Select Medical as the managing partner
    "As the demand for inpatient rehabilitative care continues to rise, we are pleased to partner with CoxHealth to serve the needs of this growing patient population," said Tom Mullin, president of specialty hospitals at Select Medical.
  • Subject to regulatory approval, the agreement includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital.
  • The joint venture will also consolidate the inpatient rehabilitation care CoxHealth currently offers at the Meyer Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital inpatient unit and the acute rehabilitation unit at Cox Medical Center Branson with the Select Specialty Hospital – Springfield acute rehabilitation unit.

DHSS launches interactive statewide flu dashboard

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.

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  • It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.
  • The first week of this official flu season, Oct. 1-7, showed low flu activity with 125 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A and B reported statewide.
  • The dashboard streamlines the previous weekly flu reports , which DHSS has produced for many years during each official flu season (October through mid-May).
  • “This dashboard is another example of our continued commitment to modernizing the data we collect, analyze and share with Missourians,” said DHSS Director Paula F. Nickelson.

Retirement Education Foundation Partners with Mizzou Athletics to Empower Missouri Families with Retirement Knowledge

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Retirement Education Foundation, a non-profit retirement education resource, is pleased to announce its new relationship with Mizzou Athletics.

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Retirement Education Foundation, a non-profit retirement education resource, is pleased to announce its new relationship with Mizzou Athletics.
  • Founded in 2013 with a mission to enhance financial acumen within its local communities, the Retirement Education Foundation offers advanced, master's level retirement education courses.
  • "We are thrilled to team up with Mizzou Athletics," said Kirk Cassidy, Lead Instructor of the Retirement Education Foundation.
  • For more information about the Retirement Education Foundation and its courses, visit retirementplanningedu.org
    Retirement Education Foundation is a Fiscally Sponsored Program of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity.

Governor Mike Parson Announces Proclamation Recognizing Importance of Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Governor Mike Parson recently signed a proclamation declaring September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri.

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  • Governor Mike Parson recently signed a proclamation declaring September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri.
  • With more than 700 dedicated employees statewide, Missouri American Water joins in the Governor’s recognition of the important work water and wastewater professionals do to keep Missourians healthy.
  • Currently one in four Missourians receive their water and/or wastewater service from Missouri American Water.
  • Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people.

ICL Breaks Ground on $400 Million Battery Materials Manufacturing Plant in St. Louis

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, celebrated the groundbreaking of its battery materials manufacturing plant in St. Louis, which is expected to be the first large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) facility in the U.S.

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  • ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, celebrated the groundbreaking of its battery materials manufacturing plant in St. Louis, which is expected to be the first large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) facility in the U.S.
  • ICL’s investment in the plant was augmented by a $197 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The $400 million dollar plant will manufacture materials for lithium iron phosphate batteries and will be the first large-scale facility of its kind in the United States.
  • Also pictured are (left) Phil Brown, president of Phosphate Specialties Solutions at ICL Group and (right) Raviv Zoller, president and CEO of ICL.

Ameren Missouri plans new solar generation capable of powering more than 95,000 homes

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced it intends to acquire or build approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, continuing the company's investment in renewable generation. Combined, the four projects announced today are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes. These projects are targeted to be ready to serve customers between next year and 2026.

Key Points: 
  • Combined, the four projects announced today are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes.
  • Vandalia Renewable Energy Center, a 50-MW project based in Vandalia, Missouri, to be self-developed by Ameren Missouri with a target in-service date of 2025.
  • Split Rail Solar, a 300-MW project based in Warren County, Missouri, with a targeted in-service date of 2026 to be acquired by Ameren Missouri from Invenergy.
  • To support the reliable transition, Ameren Missouri is siting new generation projects across Missouri and Illinois and is exploring future options in surrounding states.