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Missouri confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian flu and urges bird handlers to follow safety precautions, including using protective gear and reporting sick birds.

Manchester announces a breast cancer screening event at the Justice Center on October 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Mercy’s Mammogram Van, aimed at women over 40 who haven't had a mammogram in the past year. Appointments required.

Missouri Medicaid will cover doula services starting October 2, 2024, as per CMS-approved SPA, which includes prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum support.

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is close to finishing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to a local caterer and reported in seven states.

St. Louis offers a free vaccine clinic alongside a community meeting, providing residents access to COVID and flu shots, with support from the Health Department and local healthcare organizations.

A teacher, Melanie Smith, is suing Taylor Farms after being hospitalized from an E. coli infection linked to their lettuce, which also affected others in Missouri.

St. Louis County's Animal Care and Control is dealing with its worst canine parvovirus outbreak, leading to 19 dog euthanasias and a facility closure while they manage the situation and review quarantine protocols.

Veterinary director Dr. Doug Pernikoff resigns from St. Louis County Animal Care amidst a parvovirus outbreak; reasons for his departure remain unclear.

The Jefferson County Health Department warns of hypothermia risks amid a cold snap, advising on the proper attire and recognizing symptoms like shivering and confusion. They also explained frostbite signs and prevention on their Facebook page.

Missouri DHSS launched YouCanQuit.org, a website offering resources for tobacco cessation, focusing on various groups including teens, pregnant women, and providing free services like coaching and nicotine replacement therapies.

Missouri is experiencing a severe flu season, with 9,255 confirmed cases and 558 hospitalizations. Officials urge vaccination and health measures like hand washing and sanitizing surfaces.

Saint Louis County Department of Public Health supports "Dry January" on social media, highlighting benefits such as lower risk of serious diseases, improved sleep, saved money, and potential weight loss.

The article discusses the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health's reminder to consume dairy safely on National Milk Day, highlighting risks of raw milk and benefits of pasteurization.

St. Louis is experiencing a significant rise in influenza cases, with adults aged 25-49 most affected. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination and preventative measures.

St. Peters officials advise pet owners to protect their pets from cold weather by providing warm shelter, checking their paws, and ensuring they have access to liquid water.

A precautionary boil order covers all of Moscow Mills; residents must boil tap water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth until tests clear the supply.

CareSTL Health abruptly closed several St. Louis clinics this week amid payroll shortfalls. Leaders blamed a claims backlog, delayed federal funds and last May's tornado.

Archview ER & Hospital opened at 1320 N. Jefferson with 15 ER beds, inpatient suites and on-site imaging. The site says it is not contracted with Medicare or Medicaid, raising affordability questions.

Missouri secured $216 million to shore up rural hospitals and build community care hubs. Federal and state sign‑offs will determine when projects begin.

Deaconess Illinois broke ground on a Marion EMS hub that will centralize interfacility transfers, house ambulances and crew quarters, and aim to cut long transfer waits across Southern Illinois.

A late-winter flu surge is keeping ERs busy and sickening schoolchildren across St. Louis County; county data show high weekly case counts and multiple school outbreaks.

Principia School says unvaccinated students without proof of immunity must stay home for about three weeks after a chickenpox outbreak on campus.

Community testing found E. coli in Cahokia Heights tap water, renewing concerns about sewage flooding and prompting calls for regulator action. Residents say they’ll keep using bottled water until tests and fixes follow.

A St. Louis County lab called Project Eagle Fang tests anonymously submitted street‑drug samples and posts monthly results showing fentanyl, tranquilizers and other unexpected contaminants.

Consumer Reports and federal data uncovered PFAS, coal‑tar dyes and hidden phthalates in everyday cosmetics. Here’s what St. Louis shoppers should check now.

Food & Water Watch mapping shows counties that spray the most glyphosate often have higher late‑stage non‑Hodgkin lymphoma rates, concentrated in the Upper Midwest.

Missouri confirms its first clade I mpox infections — two travel-related cases in St. Louis. Officials say public risk is low and urge vaccination for those at risk.

Franklin County’s health clinic has started giving monthly Vivitrol (naltrexone) injections to residents at little or no cost, expanding local medication‑assisted treatment access.

A WashU study links the uMAT‑R app to about 50% lower 30‑day illicit drug use among people without stable housing, suggesting a low‑barrier recovery touchpoint across Missouri.

Missouri DHSS and the State Highway Patrol warned that ultra‑potent nitazenes are being detected in pills, vapes and powders. Officials posted step‑by‑step naloxone and rescue‑breathing guidance.

St. Louis County officials say medetomidine — called "rhino tranq" — has been detected in local street drugs, and its sedative effects may not be reversed by naloxone alone.

Federal data and new studies show breast cancer diagnoses are rising in younger women while overall deaths fall. St. Louis experts urge focused screening and risk checks.

Mercy has opened a nearly 43,000‑square‑foot Kids Center for Neurodevelopment in Chesterfield that centralizes autism diagnosis, therapy and NICU follow‑up for the St. Louis region.

St. Louis County says a bat taken from a Kirkwood home on April 16 tested positive for rabies; no bites were reported. Officials urge caution and pet vaccinations.

A St. Louis practice management firm says Dr. George Paletta Jr. owes more than $317,000 tied to a settlement after the sale of his medical practice. The company has filed a civil suit in local court.

Wentzville officials say tests show tap water remains safe after residents reported unusual tastes and smells; the city is working with PWSD #2.

State regulators recalled a Sinse prepackaged cannabis flower after state tests found Aspergillus. Officials say no illnesses have been reported and returns are being accepted.

A Missouri appeals court on May 5 upheld a $495M verdict against Abbott over its preterm infant formula, preserving one of the largest awards in a wave of NEC lawsuits.

Andrew and Jane Bursky pledged $200 million to Washington University in St. Louis to name and expand its new School of Public Health, the largest gift in school history. The money will fund hires, scholarships and an institute to translate research into action.

An early WashU‑led trial found a personalized DNA vaccine was safe and triggered strong immune responses in glioblastoma patients, with one participant still cancer‑free nearly five years.

Family Care Health Centers cut the ribbon on a new 27,000-square-foot clinic in Dutchtown offering pediatrics, behavioral health, WIC and an on-site pharmacy with a sliding fee scale.

SLPS shut its central office after Legionella was detected in the building’s cooling and water systems; water was turned off and staff were told to stay away.

Wentzville's official Facebook teased a new St. Louis Children's specialty care center at Hwy 61 and Wentzville Parkway. City officials say there’s no opening date yet.