Health & Wealth Desk Podcast

Health & Wealth Desk Podcast

KBIA’s Health & Wealth Desk covers the economy and health of rural and underserved communities in Missouri and beyond. The team produces a short weekly radio segment, as well as in-depth features and regular blog posts. The reporting desk is funded by a grant from the University of Missouri, and the Missouri Foundation for Health.
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Episode's summary

Last August, the United States completed the American exit from Afghanistan, and as the Taliban regained control of the county, numerous Afghans – many of whom had worked with the US military – were forced to flee.Several hundred of those refugees have ended up in Mid-Missouri, so in January community groups came together to gather donations for new and expectant Afghan moms.And they didn’t stop there – they also hosted a baby shower and health clinic to educate and welcome Afghan Mom as they transition to life in America and to life as new moms.

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Mid-Missouri community groups host a baby shower and health clinic to educate and welcome new Afghan moms

Last August, the United States completed the American exit from Afghanistan, and as the Taliban regained control of the county, numerous Afghans – many of whom had worked with the US military – were forced to flee.Several hundred of those refugees have ended up in Mid-Missouri, so in January community groups came together to gather donations for new and expectant Afghan moms.And they didn’t stop there – they also hosted a baby shower and health clinic to educate and welcome Afghan Mom as they transition to life in America and to life as new moms.

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