ST. LOUIS, October 12, 2020 – The St. Louis Regional Health Commission joined more than 300 business, community and civic organizations across the state in taking a public stand against Amendment 3, which would radically change how state House and Senate districts are drawn in Missouri and would reverse fair mapping policies passed by Missouri…
Read MoreSt. Louis Regional Health Commission rejects Amendment 3 and endorses the No on 3 campaign
ST. LOUIS, October 5, 2020 — The St. Louis Regional Health Commission joined more than 300 business, community and civic organizations across the state in taking a public stand against Amendment 3, which would radically change how state house and senate districts are drawn in Missouri and would reverse fair mapping policies passed by Missouri…
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When you think of public health issues, you might consider disease prevention or wellness programs. Perhaps you reflect on social issues, like access to healthy food or safe housing. But do you think of social justice issues and our political system? The public health landscape is constantly changing and expanding. The more we learn, the…
Read MoreVaccine Messaging Acknowledges Past Racial Traumas in Health
ST. LOUIS, September 10, 2020 – Messaging around a Covid-19 vaccine must be delivered to African American communities without admonishment or pressure, according to health officials planning for its rollout in St. Louis. Click here for the Bloomberg Law story. Photo: Bloomberg Law
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Read MoreNew mental health urgent care clinic to address critical need across St. Louis region
BRIDGETON, August 24, 2020 – It’s been said that nobody drops off a casserole when somebody in your family suffers a setback from mental illness. Compared to other diseases, stigma is partly to blame. So is the shortage of viable treatment options for behavioral health patients. Between 1990 and 2010, the region lost 42% of…
Read MoreAffinia Healthcare, Prepare STL and Schnucks perform free COVID-19 tests Saturday
ST. LOUIS, August 8, 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prepare STL and Affinia Healthcare have partnered to perform free COVID- 19 tests and hand out thousands of PPE. Saturday was no different as the group made a stop in the parking lot of a Schnucks in north St. Louis. Health officials say they have a responsibility to ensure the safety of residents. Affina Healthcare, Prepare STL,…
Read MoreCloth mask giveway in North St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, August 8, 2020 – And it is all about the cloth face masks at this site in North St. Louis. The giveaway was hosted by PrepareSTL. Click here for the KSDK story.
Read MoreExercise your power, vote safe
Never forget: you are the government. You have power and opportunity to make change, and one of the most important tools you hold is your vote. As John Lewis poignantly stated: “The right to vote is precious and almost sacred, and one of the most important blessings of our democracy. Today we must be vigilant…
Read MoreYES ON 2: Gateway to Better Health data demonstrates need for Medicaid expansion in Missouri
Gateway to Better Health (GBH) is a lifeline. With GBH, uninsured individuals who struggle to afford medical care, gain access to quality health care services. Over the last eight years, GBH has covered 288,500 primary care and dental visits, 1.3 million medications, and 316,800 diagnostic tests and other procedures. The program has provided 63,779 otherwise…
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