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Saturday, April 20, 2013  Hundreds of Mid-Missourians gathered on Saturday morning for the Jefferson City Roadrunners' 2013 Run for Dignity in memory of Tess Cleary 5K Run and Walk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Jane Dozier from St. Mary's hospital shared smoking statistics and explained what the habit does to your body, while offering tips for quitting.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A patient tested positive for antibiotic resistant CRE.

Monday, March 04, 2013  SSM plans to form a Mid-Missouri Region, since SSM's St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City is so close.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Meanwhile, construction of the future hospital is well under way on the west side of Jefferson City.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Emergency responders said a man was critically injured after a car crash in Jefferson City.

Monday, January 21, 2013  St. Mary's Hospital held a public celebration of the late civil rights leader's life

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A holistic nurse who chose not to get the flu shot was fired for not wearing a surgical mask at Springfield's Cox South hospital.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  St. Mary's hospital reaches out to mid-Missouri residents

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Driver of second vehicle taken to St. Mary's

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  UPDATE: Holts Summit police have made an arrest in an overnight stabbing.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Area dignitaries cut a ribbon to open the $7.4 million project.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Road finally open to motorist from Missouri Blvd.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Dick Preston did not ignore his chest pain and went to the ER for immediate evaluation. He suffered a mild heart attack and is on the road to recovery.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Hospitals hoped event to be a one-stop-shop for parenting resources.