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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.