/tags/st-louis-health-department St. Louis Health Department en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-23/st-louis-animal-shelters-overcrowding-control-issues The city animal shelter — operated under contract with the nonprofit CARE STL — could lose funding if the city allows the contract to expire. Meanwhile, the county shelter is grappling with overcrowding, operational issues and high staff turnover. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-23/st-louis-animal-shelters-overcrowding-control-issues Olivia Mizelle /health-science-environment/2025-05-14/wellness-center-st-louis-health-officials-maternal-health-disparities Missouri has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country, and depending on a pregnant person’s ZIP code or race, the disparity is greater. St. Louis Health Department and Korede House, a St. Louis women’s wellness center, are collaborating to help improve maternal health outcomes. Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-05-14/wellness-center-st-louis-health-officials-maternal-health-disparities Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2023-12-29/st-louis-health-department-now-offers-free-emergency-contraception-kits The City of St. Louis Department of Health is now offering free emergency contraception kits, the latest organization to join the Missouri Family Health Council’s “Free E-C” initiative. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-29/st-louis-health-department-now-offers-free-emergency-contraception-kits Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-06/slu-researchers-want-your-mosquito-photos-this-summer The Mosquito Alert app invites citizen scientists to track mosquito populations in order to better understand where mosquito hotbeds are in St. Louis. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:44:59 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-06/slu-researchers-want-your-mosquito-photos-this-summer Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-06/st-louis-health-director-discusses-omicron-spike-covid-strategy Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis joined “St. Louis on the Air” with an update on the ongoing pandemic — and shared what keeps her going in an incredibly challenging job. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:42:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-06/st-louis-health-director-discusses-omicron-spike-covid-strategy Evie Hemphill /health-science-environment/2020-09-09/st-louis-county-eases-some-youth-sports-restrictions Officials in St. Louis and St. Louis County eased coronavirus-related rules limiting youth sports Wednesday, allowing young athletes to resume practices and some to return to competitive play. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:30:45 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-09-09/st-louis-county-eases-some-youth-sports-restrictions Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2020-05-19/st-louis-health-disparities-have-african-americans-especially-fearful-of-coronavirus Carla Harris sent her 15-year-old daughter to stay with a family member in St. Louis County several weeks ago. Harris is a certified nurse assistant and… Tue, 19 May 2020 10:47:43 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-05-19/st-louis-health-disparities-have-african-americans-especially-fearful-of-coronavirus Chad Davis /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-06-15/after-school-nurse-sent-report-was-citys-response-to-breathing-illnesses-enough Original story from June 14; updated with audio from St. Louis on the Air June 15.A school nurse told St. Louis health officials in February about… Fri, 15 Jun 2018 19:14:53 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-06-15/after-school-nurse-sent-report-was-citys-response-to-breathing-illnesses-enough Ryan Delaney /health-science-environment/2018-06-05/mobile-health-clinic-will-help-metro-passengers-find-insurance-treatment A mobile health unit will be making weekly stops at select Metro Transit stations to provide screenings, insurance help and other health care needs.The… Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:53:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2018-06-05/mobile-health-clinic-will-help-metro-passengers-find-insurance-treatment Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2018-04-25/st-louis-health-department-director-moore-in-negotiations-to-leave-job The St. Louis Health Department could soon be looking for someone to replace director Melba Moore, who has led the department since 2015.A Cincinnati… Wed, 25 Apr 2018 21:48:41 GMT /health-science-environment/2018-04-25/st-louis-health-department-director-moore-in-negotiations-to-leave-job Sarah Fentem