There were 1,133 Missouri residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 7.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 1,483 Missouri residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, unchanged from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The St. Louis, MO VA Medical Center reported that 47 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The Kansas City VA Medical Center reported that 154 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.