Michele Munz
The Pantagraph
St. Louis, MO, United States
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Precious cargo: Donor lungs get seat on Southwest flight to St. Louis as transplant team fights time and snowstorm
Dr. Katharine Caldwell says the transplant team refused to give up when their plane was grounded. → Read More
Young pastor, tested by COVID-19, makes it home in time for Christmas
The deadly virus sickened family members, and nearly took his life. What the ordeal taught him. → Read More
Report shows more Missourians experiencing hunger, biggest increase in country
17% of Missouri households experienced food insecurity last year → Read More
How social networks affect recovery after a stroke, patient turns the research into art
Stroke patient and artist Lindsay Obermeyer, 49, of St. Louis, brings her doctor's research to life with crochet mandalas. → Read More
10 action steps to reduce painkiller abuse in Missouri
Six major health care provider groups in Missouri have released recommendations on how their members can reduce opioid painkiller addiction across the state. → Read More
More babies going to the NICU, and more than half are normal weight, study finds
More obesity in moms, opiod addiction get part of blame → Read More
Get down baby: Dancing through labor eases pain and improves health
Dancing for Birth can trace its roots to the St. Louis area. → Read More
Computerized braces could help St. Charles girl walk
She would be youngest in world to be outfitted. → Read More
SLU initiative aims to transform care of elderly, wins $2.5 million federal grant
The university leads effort to screen 90 percent of Missourians over the age of 65 for leading causes of disability, hospitalization and early death. → Read More
Semicolon tattoos signify new start, inspire hope in others with mental illness
Millions across the globe are being inspired by Project Semicolon — a movement dedicated to presenting hope and love to those struggling with depression, suicide, addiction and self-injury. → Read More
Hospitals say efforts improving to prevent nurses' injuries
Hospital workers suffer injuries at nearly twice the national average rate for workers. Nearly half of the injuries are from lifting and moving patients. → Read More
Moving crews, helicopters to rural areas gets patients to urban trauma centers faster
St. Louis Children's Hospital is latest to make changes to ensure critical care → Read More
Missouri's 'right to try' law no guarantee patient will get experimental drugs
Manufacturer may choose not to participate. → Read More
A sanitary pad can change the life of an Ethiopian girl, and a WU doctor aims to help
Menstrual supplies and even underwear to attach them to are unaffordable for impoverished families in Ethiopia. → Read More
Eads, King bridges will close Sunday for new, flatter GO! marathon
Runners will cross the Eads and Martin Luther King bridges into Illinois. → Read More
Dance therapy comes weekly to Cardinal Glennon, kids wants more
Program in hospitals and schools uses movement to help children heal physically and emotionally. → Read More
Valentine Mardi Gras makes for romantic day
The last time Valentine's Day fell on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday was 1953, and the next time it will happen will be 2026. → Read More
Valentine Mardi Gras makes for romantic day
The last time Valentine's Day fell on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday was 1953, and the next time it will happen will be 2026 → Read More
Nigerian-born Wash U engineer wins annual St. Louis Award for his cancer-seeing glasses
His wearable technology could impact the outcomes of cancer patients across the world. → Read More
Silent march through downtown St. Louis ends loudly at Arch, closes monument
'We don't always have to be vocal and loud. Silence can make a powerful statement,' said one organizer. → Read More