Events
Meet Our Artist in Residence
As part of Roadmap to Equity: An Anniversary Experience on Tuesday, June 30, CHCM is proud to feature Janessa Williams […]
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News
Food Security Is Health Policy
As Missouri families face rising food costs and ongoing uncertainty around nutrition assistance programs, conversations about food security have never […]
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Events
Building Connections and Supporting Healthy Aging Through Senior Wellness Workshops
In May, 2026, the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM) hosted two Senior Wellness Workshops at Lessie Bates Neighborhood House Continuum of […]
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News
Dariya Walker Speaks Up for Medicaid in Washington, D.C.
On Thursday, April 16, Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM) Medicaid storyteller Dariya Walker spoke at “DWC x Future Forum […]
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Events
CHCM Presents at 2026 NNPHI Annual Conference
In April, the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM) leadership joined public health leaders from across the country in New Orleans for the 2026 National […]
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Stories
Andrea Martin: A Heart Transplant Survivor’s Fight to Keep Medicaid
Through Medicaid, Andrea was introduced to additional mental health care support. “That’s really been crucial for me because my life […]
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Stories
Christian Peoples: Cutting Through the Red Tape for Her Children
When work reporting requirements to qualify for Medicaid go into effect, families like Christian’s could struggle to keep their essential […]
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Stories
Hillary Harris: What Medicaid Means for Families in Rural Missouri
In her opinion, the most important service that Medicaid has provided to her family is the therapy her daughter required […]
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Stories
Tina Roath: Challenging the Stigma Around Medicaid
After her stroke, Tina was unable to work, so she turned to the state Medicaid system. “I applied initially for […]
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