Missouri Health Talks

Libby Brockman-Knight, left, wears a bright red blazer and smiles into the camera. Gaurav Kulkarni, right, wears a black shirt and multi-colored tie and looks into the camera.

On Alcohol Addiction Treatment: 'Our Clients Struggle to Get Health Needs Met’

Trevor Hook

Libby Brockman-Knight and Gaurav Kulkarni both work at Compass Health Network in Columbia. Brockman- Knight is the Deputy Chief clinical officer of substance use disorder services and Kulkarni is a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction.

JT Thomas sits in front of a dark blue background covered in silver stars.

Conversations

‘A Transplant is a Treatment and Not a Cure and No Matter What You Do, it Could Still Fail’

Rebecca Smith

JT Thomas is a senior at the University of Missouri and is studying biology and business. He spoke at an event hosted by KBIA and Missouri Health Talks at…

Robyn Schelp and Molly Myers sitting inside Robyn’s home

Conversations

‘It's Hard to Ask for Help’ in Today’s Supermom Culture

Rebecca Smith

Robyn Schelp and Molly Myers are both moms of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in Columbia.Robyn has three sons, and her…

Audrey Aton and Cortney Bouse sitting on a bench outside on MU’s campus.

Conversations

‘Our Patients Aren't Trying to Make a Political Statement. They're Just Going to Get Health Care’

Rebecca Smith

Recently, there have been multiple challenges to abortions in the state. In late May, Governor Parson signed a ban on abortions after eight weeks - and…

Conversations

‘Taking Care of Eight Children is Very Difficult Because of All Their Different Needs’

Mimi Wright

This week’s Missouri Health Talks is a collaboration with Vox Magazine.Last fall, Matthew and Christy Nevels, who already had six children, adopted their…

Melanie Hickcox, left, wears a gray hoodie. Bree Broadus, right, wears a black jacket and a pink T-shirt.

Conversations

‘Regardless of What You Were Incarcerated For, You Should Be Able to Eat’

Jamie Hobbs

Melanie Hickcox and Bree Broadus work together here in Mid-Missouri. Melanie is the SNAP Project Manager for Feeding Missouri and Bree is the SNAP…

Kevin Wehner, left, wears glasses and a bright red flannel shirt. Scott Miniea, right, wears a tan shirt.

Conversations

‘Plans Change Every Year. Your Health Changes Every Year. Why Not Take a Look?’

Rebecca Smith

Kevin Wehner and Scott Miniea both have backgrounds in education, but now, they work for nonprofit organizations in Columbia and use their teaching skills…

Conversations

‘Nobody Wakes Up and Thinks, I'm Going to Become an Alcoholic'

Trevor Hook

Libby Brockman-Knight and Gaurav Kulkarni both work at Compass Health Network in Columbia. Brockman- Knight is the Deputy Chief clinical officer of substance use disorder services and Kulkarni is a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction.

Cindy Polfelt, left, wears a denim jacket and a floral shirt. She stands next to her daughter, Jessica Hosack, left, who wears a dark denim jacket and a striped shirt.

Conversations

‘As a Caregiver, I Don’t Think Your Mind Ever Relaxes’

Trevor Hook

Cindy Polfelt has lived in Columbia for six years.Cindy’s mother has Alzheimer's, and since her father passed away, Cindy has taken on the role of her…

Conversations

‘Mental Health is a Part of Substance Abuse’

Trevor Hook

Jessica Hosack and her mother, Cindy Polfelt, live in Columbia. Jessica began using opioids at parties when she was a teenager, and this quickly turned to…