Board votes to raise convalescent rates
Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Sally Nance took members of the hospital’s board of trustees on a tour Monday afternoon, explaining several areas that are being renovated to update the older part of the hospital and increase efficiency for both employees and patients. (Photo by Eric Copeland)
By ERIC COPELAND
Managing Editor
 The Excelsior Springs Hospital Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday afternoon to increase rates for the Convalescent Center starting Oct. 1.
Rates were also increased slightly last year, and hospital officials review the rates each year, comparing them to rates charged at similar facilities throughout the area.
Long-term convalescent care rates are expected to rise 1.5 percent on Oct. 1, and residential care rates will increase by the same amount. Independent Living rates will climb by 3 percent.
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Back Snack aims to feed ESSD kids
By ERIC COPELAND
Managing Editor
When school starts in a few weeks, many children will have their breakfasts and lunches provided to them during the school day.
But for families struggling to meet their everyday needs, some youngsters may not get nutritious meals on the weekends. The Northland Childhood Hunger Fund is trying to change that.
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