ST. LOUIS, Mo. – In recognition of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1st, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is offering free confidential sexual health screenings. World AIDS Day is observed each year to […]
St. Louis County to offer free lead screenings for children six months to six years of age
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On Thursday, Oct. 25th, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health will be offering free lead screenings to all children six months to six years of age. The service is being funded by a mini-grant […]
Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Awarded National Accreditation
SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, Mo – The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Health departments awarded this accreditation have met an exceptionally high standard of care. The Saint Louis […]
Stop the suck: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health lists ways to protect yourself from ticks this summer season
Photo by John Tann As temperatures continue to rise in the area, St. Louis County health officials have released information that hopes to put you and your family out of the way of ticks who could be carrying diseases, such as […]
RELEASE: Free STI and HIV screenings planned for World AIDS Day
Every year, World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, is observed to give people an opportunity to reflect on the impact that HIV and AIDS have had on people and nations throughout the world. It also serves as an opportunity to unify […]
St. Louis County awarded $1 million to combat opioid epidemic
In order to fight the opioid epidemic that’s affecting the lives of St. Louis County residents, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health has been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. The two grants, totaling $1 million […]
Saint Louis County Department of Public Health to Host Influenza Vaccination Clinics
St. Louis, MO – (September 7, 2017) – As flu season approaches, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health will be hosting three flu vaccination clinics during September. While there are other ways to help prevent seasonal flu, getting […]