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What’s Up, Joeli? Sept. 27-Oct. 1

Joeli Toscano
September 27, 2021

This first week is one of heavy anticipation because it features two killer bands: Mt. Joy and The Avett Brothers. Mt. Joy was the opener for Rainbow Kitten Surprise when I first saw them perform three years ago. Now the mellow, psychedelic rock band is filling up venues of...

University of Kansas Health System joins local hospitals in vaccination requirements for workers, students, volunteers

University of Kansas Health System joins local hospitals in vaccination requirements for workers, students, volunteers

Joeli Toscano
September 13, 2021

The University of Kansas Health System announced on Sept. 1 that all workers, students and volunteers must receive vaccinations by the start of December. According to their recent press release, the decision was based on studying vaccination data, Centers for Disease Control...

UMKC professor offers a sociological perspective on the Pfizer FDA approval

UMKC professor offers a sociological perspective on the Pfizer FDA approval

Joeli Toscano
September 6, 2021

On Aug. 23, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This is the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive the FDA’s approval.  In the FDA news release, acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said she believes the approval...

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal recently announced the school is planning to return fully to in-person learning beginning in the fall semester. 
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UMKC plans return to in-person classes this fall

Joeli Toscano
April 12, 2021

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal recently announced the school is planning to return fully to in-person learning beginning in the fall semester.  “We won’t make a final decision for a few months, but based on current trends, we are cautiously optimistic and are looking...

Small red bacteria bubbles to represent COVID-19 on a molecular level and a vile that says COVID-19 vaccine across the front and a half full needle

Vaccines are becoming more available in Kansas City, here’s how to get in line for yours

Joeli Toscano
March 15, 2021

Governor Parson announced recently that Phase 1B - Tier 3 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Plan will begin March 15.   According to the Missouri Covid Vaccination Plan, this tier includes critical infrastructure workers including, but not limited to, first responders, K-12...

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