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National Public Health Week April 7-13, 2008 |
| Our environment is impacted by our everyday choices, and it’s changing. It’s time to take a look at some of the things we can do to protect our environment for us…for our children. (more) |
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Restaurant Ratings |
| Check the Dining Establishment Health Ratings and Inspection Reports in the City by Establishment Name, Neighborhood, Zip Code, Type and Rating. |
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Stop the Spread of Shigellosis! |
| Since February, 2007, the City of St. Louis Department of Health has continued to receive a usually high number of Shigella cases. Most documented cases involve children attending daycare facilities and individuals with which they have come into contact. (more) |
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FLU Shots |
| Check for dates, times and locations nearest you and/or call 314-644-4358 for the most current information regarding Flu shots for the St. Louis region. |
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VNA Clinic Hours & Location for Age 6 Months & Older |
Monday through Friday
9 am to 4 pm
9450 Manchester Road
Suite 203
St. Louis , MO 63119
Automated Hotline 314-918-9090 |
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Iron Disorders Institute |
| The Iron Disorders Institute exists so that people with iron disorders receive an early and accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment and are equipped to live in good health. Learn more. |
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“The
Pressure’s On” – America’s No.1 Killer
Cardiovascular Disease |
| It's
America's No. 1 killer, responsible for almost a million deaths
a year—twice as many as cancer. In fact, it leads to
more deaths than the next five causes combined. It's cardiovascular
disease, and a leading cause of death among African Americans. Here's
what we've learned about prevention, treatment and the
ways heart disease may differ depending on who you are. |
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CDC
Releases National Recommendations to Improve Health of Babies
and Moms |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration
with more than 35 federal, public and private partners, has
released national
recommendations designed to encourage women to take steps
toward good health before becoming pregnant. |
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Adoption
Success Stories |
| Read
our "Happy Tails" about our successful adoptions.
If you have adopted a pet from us, we would love to hear how
they're doing and include them in our success
stories. |
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Adopt
a Pet |
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a look at pictures
and videos of the pets available for adoption at the City
Animal Center. There is a loving pet just waiting for you! |
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Bioterrorism |
| Bioterrorism
and emergency preparedness are becoming the hottest topics
in public health today. For more information, see >> The
CDC Bioterrorism Site | Center
for the Study of Bioterrorism & Emerging Infections | Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services BT Site
Click HERE to
learn how to Prepare for an Emergency
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Lead
Poisoning Prevention |
| Lead
Safe St. Louis: A Comprehensive Action Plan for the Eradication
of Childhood Lead Poisoning in St. Louis By 2010 commissioned
by Mayor Slay (PDF, 161 kb), CLICK
HERE |
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For
more information about Lead Poisoning Prevention, CLICK
HERE.
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Understanding
Our Needs: A St. Louis City Health Needs
Assessment |
This
St. Louis City Department of Health report takes a Zip code
by Zip code look at health indicators. >> MORE
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Our
Mission |
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assure a healthy community through continuous protection, prevention
and promotion of the public's health. This is achieved by caring,
qualified, culturally competent employees who are responsive
and proactive to community needs. >>MORE
ON VISION, MISSION, VALUES, PROMISE |
