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The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) serves those who live, work, or visit.

22/03/2025

DPH health clinics provide complete, preventive care at three convenient locations! Our clinical staff can provide care to your entire family, including primary care and internal medicine. Learn more about our clinical services and locations: https://clinics.stlouiscountymo.gov

22/03/2025

Poison Help and the 54 Poison Centers are here for you when the unexpected happens. Call the Poison Help line if you have a question. 1-800-222-1222.

Poison Help y los 54 Centros de Envenenamientos están a su servicio cuando sucede lo inesperado. Llame a la línea de Poison Help si tiene alguna pregunta. 1-800-222-1222.

21/03/2025

Socially Conscious Sheltering tenet #1:
Every community must have a safe shelter facility where homeless or unwanted animals can receive care. Ongoing outreach and engagement are critical to increasing community awareness of the services the shelter provides.

Socially Conscious Shelters support each other and collaborate to make their resources meaningful and accessible to their respective communities.

Learn about all of the tenets: https://ow.ly/yyzz50Vg5n7

20/03/2025

Mosquitoes, like all insects, are cold-blooded creatures… and are incapable of regulating their body heat. Therefore mosquitoes function best at 80°F, become lethargic at 60°F, and cannot function at temperatures below 50°F. As winter approaches mosquitoes (or their eggs, contingent on the species) enter a type of hibernation called diapause. Once it starts to become consistently warm outside… eggs will hatch and mosquitoes will wake to resume their feeding and breeding activities.

As the weather warms, around your home, check containers (such as buckets, trash cans, flowerpots, and plant saucers), bird baths, fountains, pet dishes, gutters and swimming pools (anything that may have been out over winter that may have collected water) and dump any water. You’ll want to continue to dump these items at least once a week.

Remove old tires and fill any depressions or holes in the ground that collect water with dirt.

You can also look at using a bacterial larvicide such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) which is a naturally occurring bacteria that is toxic to mosquito larvae in items that you can not dump or places that you can not reach to fill in with dirt.

20/03/2025

🐶 Adoptable Dogs Looking for Loving Homes! 🏡❤️

Big or small, young or old—we have amazing dogs waiting for their second chance! 🐾 Each pup has a unique personality, but they all have one thing in common: they’re ready to love YOU! 💕

Could one of them be your new best friend? Check out these handsome guys!

20/03/2025

Today is World Oral Health Day! 🦷 Did you know that excess bacteria in your mouth can lead to issues throughout your body, like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke? Hear from our Chief Dentist about the importance of maintaining good oral health. 🪥

19/03/2025

Need Help After the Storm?

If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent storms, help is available. Call 211 to access critical resources, including:

✅ Food banks & meal assistance
✅ Mental health & counseling support
✅ Emergency & warming shelters

For storm cleanup & debris removal please call 1-844-965-1386.

For more details on the programs and services DHS is providing during this time, visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/
You’re not alone—we’re here to help.

19/03/2025

For the week ending on March 16th, 767 positive flu cases were reported. The current flu activity in Saint Louis County is moderate. 🟡

19/03/2025

When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you. Save the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, in your contacts, and join us as we celebrate National Poison Prevention Week!

Cuando sucede lo inesperado, Poison Help está aquí para servirle. Guarde el número de Poison Help, 1-800-222-1222, en sus contactos, ¡y únase a nosotros para celebrar la Semana Nacional de Prevención de
Envenenamientos!

18/03/2025

Happy Global Recycling Day! ♻️ Did you know we have an app that can help you recycle?

The Recycle Coach app helps you correctly dispose of your waste and has a search feature for hard-to-recycle items. Want to recycle your old laptop? Check Recycle Coach! Need to dispose of a bottle of antifreeze? Recycle Coach has your back!

Download the free Recycle Coach app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store today!

18/03/2025

When there's a power outage, do you know what to do? 🔦

🕰️ Note the time the power outage begins.
🍳 Stop all cooking operations.
🗑️ Throw away food isn't fully cooked yet.
♨️ Don't place hot food in refrigerators or freezers, as this will rapidly raise the temperature inside and could spoil food.
🧊 Use ice or ice baths to cool small batches of hot food.

17/03/2025

We're hiring seasonal Vector Control Assistants! In this position you will assure public health and safety by limiting exposure to disease-carrying mosquito populations. Starting salary is $18.00/hour and applications close on March 23rd.

Apply: https://ow.ly/pL9C50VbkmL

17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Stay green even after the holiday and toss your items in the right bin! If you have an item that you don’t know what to do with, check out Recycle Coach by downloading the Recycle Coach app.

17/03/2025

Colorectal cancer normally begins with a growth (called a polyp) on the inner lining of the colon or re**um. Polyps are common, especially as we age, and most don't become cancerous.

Screening is one of the best tools we have to fight colorectal cancer. If you're between the ages of 45-75, ask your doctor whether you're up to date with your screenings.

16/03/2025

Poisoning can happen to anyone of any age. That’s why Poison Help and the 54 Poison Centers are here for everyone. When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.

Los envenenamientos pueden afectar a cualquier persona de cualquier edad. Por eso Poison Help y los 54 Centros de Envenenamiento están aquí para todos. Cuando sucede lo inesperado, Poison Help está aquí para servirle.

15/03/2025

For the week ending on March 9th, 1,130 positive flu cases were reported. The current flu activity in Saint Louis County is moderate. 🟡

15/03/2025

Today is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Symptoms can be mild to debilitating, and can last for months to years. Common symptoms are extreme fatigue (especially after activity), dizziness, and problems with smell or taste. It can also lead to conditions like diabetes, blood clots/stroke, heart disease, mood disorders, and more.

Currently, 18 million Americans are living with long COVID. The exact cause isn't known yet, so researchers are continuing to study it. Groups at higher risk include people who:

-Have had a severe COVID infection
-Have had multiple COVID infections
-People with underlying health conditions, like diabetes or asthma
-Have not gotten a COVID vaccine

People between the ages of 35-49 are the age group that has had the most long COVID diagnoses. If you have long COVID, we see you and hope new information and treatments become available soon.

Sources: Mayo Clinic, Yale Medicine, National Public Radio
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14/03/2025

Do you know your STI status? The Saint Louis County Sexual Health Clinic offers walk-in STI prevention, testing, and treatment to all, with no out-of-pocket costs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/iXCr50Tqoix

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🐾 ACC is growing our veterinary services aimed at helping more furry friends find their forever homes! 🎉 Our commitment to animal welfare has led us to enhance our care capacity, ensuring every pet receives the love and attention they deserve. 🐶🐱 A big thank you to Judy's Forgotten Jewels for continuing to be a supportive partner. Together, we can give more animals a second chance at happiness.

Today is Dentist Day! 🦷🪥Here's our Head Dentist, Dr. Duane Dilworth, talking about the dental services he provides through DPH clinics. #DentistDay #DentalHealth #OralHealth

There's no right way to exercise! Did you clean your house? Walk the dog? Work in the garden? That all counts as #PhysicalActivity! Use Health.gov’s tool to build a weekly activity plan — chores included! https://bit.ly/2VoJpt2#MoveYourWay

Anyone can save a life with naloxone (Narcan). Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and it is safe and easy to use. Anyone who is at risk of witnessing or experiencing an overdose should consider carrying naloxone. Free naloxone is available to pick up at our three health centers, while supplies last. Our health centers are open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No appointment is necessary, and no ID is required; just ask the lobby staff for naloxone or Narcan. Saint Louis County residents can also request a free Narcan rescue kit by mail or pick one up at five County library branches (Florissant Valley, Lewis & Clark, Natural Bridge, Rock Road, and Weber Road). Narcan saves lives, so get yours today! https://ow.ly/hMve50SuN23

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! To prevent oral health problems, see a dentist every six months for a cleaning and teeth exams and x-rays. If you're in need of a dentist, DPH clinics can help! clinics.stlouiscountymo.gov 🦷🪥 #NationalDentalHygieneMonth #Dentist

This month and every month, make a commitment to keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness! Check out these tips to help protect you from foodborne illness. #NFSEM https://ow.ly/iIhM50ThtN8

#DYK? 1 in 6 Americans experience foodborne illness every year. Follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe during National Food Safety Education Month. #NFSEM https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling

Just a little recap of National Public Health Week 2024! What a week to remember!

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