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Letter: Legislature’s advancements on oral health a plus
Our heartfelt thanks to the Missouri legislature for taking steps this session to improve state oral health and support the ability of adults to work, children to attend school and communities to be healthy. We especially thank Senators Romine, Schaaf, Schaefer and Wallingford and Representatives Allen, Barnes, Flanigan, Haefner and Lichtenegger and Gov. Nixon. Medicaid-eligible […]
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HB 1717: Notification to state if a city considers ending fluoridation
… HB 1717 addresses water fluoridation, and would require mandatory notification to the public and relative state departments if a city is considering removing fluoride from the water supply. Bomkamp said fluoride has regularly received a bad rap perpetuating many myths, which are not only false but also cause dental problems. “Fluoride is very important,” said Bomkamp. […]
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Kirksville to lower fluoride level in its drinking water
After more than 50 years of pushing community water fluoridation, the latest research from the government suggest that fluoride levels in the drinking water can be lowered due to increased amounts of fluoride in other products. The city of Kirksville is following suit with the latest recommendations from the government and will soon be making […]
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Warsaw Rejects Fluoride Grant
In late session Monday eve, Warsaw’s Board of Alderpersons declined to accept a DNR grant which would have financed equipment allowing the City to continue fluoridating its water supply. Instead, the group decided to discontinue adding fluoride to its water, as soon as present limited supply of that compound is exhausted. The feeling among Board […]
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Park Hills: Fluoridation survey can be completed Friday
Residents of Park Hills who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a survey concerning fluoride levels in the town’s drinking water can do so at the end of the week. Economic Developer Norm Lucas said those who would like to fill out a paper version of the questionnaire are invited to drop in […]
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Park Hills water fluoridation survey
The city water department invites all water customers to participate in a quick survey to inform the decision to preserve, lower or eliminate fluoride added to city water. Clicking on this link [also, see below] will allow you to express your preferences for fluoride in the city water system. Your privacy is important. This electronic […]
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Park Hills: Decision on fluoridating drinking water supply still up in the air
No area residents came out Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on the City of Park Hills’ practice of injecting fluoride into the town’s drinking water system. A public hearing was held on the topic prior to the start of the evening’s regular city council meeting. No one came forward to speak on the issue. […]
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Park Hills: Public hearing coming up Tuesday
The Park Hills City Council is scheduled to start out its next council session with a public hearing concerning the topic of fluoride in the town’s drinking water system. The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Park Hills City Hall, 9 Bennett St. The regular council meeting will follow. City leaders discussed possibly […]
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Fluoridation Repealed In Sullivan, Three Ordinances Approved
The City of Sullivan will no longer be adding fluoride to its municipal water supply following actions of the Sullivan City Council, Tues., May 19, during their regular meeting. The council voted unanimously to repeal city code 705.050 which required the city to add fluoride to the municipal water supply. The city ordinance had been […]
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Branson Board of Aldermen to discuss fluoride bills
… Regular agenda The Board of Aldermen is also scheduled to hear the following items for first reading… • Bill No. 4751, a bill approving a funding agreement between the city and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to reimburse the city for the cost of fluoride monitoring equipment. City staff has recommended […]
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