Pet dander, dust mites, pests, and smoke can all make asthma symptoms worse. Ask a healthcare provider about your asthma triggers. If you do not have a primary care provider, please visit findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/?zip=St.%2BLou…

#Asthma #Allergy #PublicHealth

St. Louis has the highest rate of #syphilis cases per capita of any county in Missouri.

In this Q&A, CityofSTLDOH's Communicable Disease Bureau Chief Suzanne Alexander discusses what health officials are doing to address it: buff.ly/44lIKuX

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on April 27, 10am-2pm, local time, for proper disposal. Find out where now: DEATakeBack.com    #TakeBackDay

A healthy work environment has been my number one priority. I’m so proud to have grown the Department by over 35% in my first 2 years. Our quarterly wellness days are a big part of those retention (not just recruitment) efforts. This one was so much fun! Pup therapy and planting!

When the school day ends, let the games begin! Encourage kids to use their after-school energy to get #active with friends, siblings, teams, or independently. Regular physical activity can help children maintain a healthy weight and improve sleep patterns. cdc.gov/physicalactivi…

Not everyone can be vaccinated ─ including infants who are too young to be vaccinated, older people who are at risk of serious diseases, and those who are seriously ill. They depend on others getting vaccinated to ensure their protection. vaccines.gov #VaccinesWork

This month is #NationalCounselingAwareness Month, and we want you to know that speaking to a counselor or therapist about your life experiences can be very helpful. If you need assistance connecting with a mental health provider, please contact us at (314) 657-1585. #STLDOH #BHB

Most parents choose the safe, proven protection of vaccines. Giving babies the recommended vaccinations by age two is the best way to protect them from serious childhood diseases. Visit your family's primary doctor or one of our FQHCs for #vaccine guidance rb.gy/uw5rv3

Cabinet in Community is tonight ❤️ We welcome all residents to attend a discussion with me and members of my cabinet on important city updates. Bring any questions you have! RSVP today at bit.ly/cabinetincommu….

During last week's Black Maternal Health Week, Dr. Kanika A. Cunningham and Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis wrote an open letter calling us to address the systemic inequities that permeate our healthcare system. Read the full letter here: ow.ly/xKPk50Rl9B5

Let's get into the latest #HealthUpdates with Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA tomorrow at 9am with DJ TAB on Streetz1051 🎙️☎️ Be sure to tune in!
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#STLradio #PublicRadio

In #PublicHealth , we see a connection between healthy environments and healthy populations. #EarthDay helps us focus on ways to support a healthy environment and be more environmentally conscious. Learn about what you can do to support Earth Day here: oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday…