/tags/matifadza-hlatshwayo-davis Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-22/health-workers-say-at-risk-missouri-moms-need-help-during-and-after-pregnancy At an event about pregnancy and maternal health convened by the St. Louis Department of Health on Thursday, a panel of health workers said quality pre- and post-natal health care provided by workers beyond clinical health settings is essential to reducing the state’s maternal and infant mortality rates. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-22/health-workers-say-at-risk-missouri-moms-need-help-during-and-after-pregnancy Sarah Fentem /law-order/2024-02-01/st-louis-activists-question-city-leaders-on-jail-conditions-and-health-procedures St. Louis public health officials said Thursday that they’re facing an uphill battle at St. Louis City Justice Center because the city’s health department has long been underfunded and is catching up on its review of detainee medical records. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:19:39 GMT /law-order/2024-02-01/st-louis-activists-question-city-leaders-on-jail-conditions-and-health-procedures Chad Davis /health-science-environment/2023-03-16/st-louis-health-director-urges-caution-as-hospitals-drop-mask-requirements Three years into the COVID pandemic, some St. Louis-area hospitals have decided to drop mask requirements, citing decreased infection levels. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:16:06 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-03-16/st-louis-health-director-urges-caution-as-hospitals-drop-mask-requirements Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-02-10/st-louis-health-officials-hope-new-website-will-help-prevent-spread-of-hiv The St. Louis Department of Health this week launched HealthStopSTL.com, a website that pulls together information about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in one place. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-02-10/st-louis-health-officials-hope-new-website-will-help-prevent-spread-of-hiv Jeremy D. Goodwin /health-science-environment/2022-10-12/st-louis-health-department-creates-new-bureau-to-address-addiction-mental-health The St. Louis Department of Health will soon hire 14 new staff members to create the bureau, which will address the lack of treatment options for drug addiction and mental health problems. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:18:08 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-10-12/st-louis-health-department-creates-new-bureau-to-address-addiction-mental-health Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2022-06-02/st-louis-health-director-considers-mask-requirement-as-coronavirus-spreads-again St. Louis is seeing rising numbers of coronavirus cases, and the city’s health director is again considering recommending public health measures, including mask requirements, to protect people from the virus. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:02:14 GMT /coronavirus/2022-06-02/st-louis-health-director-considers-mask-requirement-as-coronavirus-spreads-again Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2022-03-04/with-mask-mandate-expiring-st-louis-aldermen-pass-resolution-encouraging-masks The St. Louis mandate that requires people to wear masks in public indoor spaces is scheduled to expire late Sunday, but local officials still recommend masking in crowded areas. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:35:30 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-04/with-mask-mandate-expiring-st-louis-aldermen-pass-resolution-encouraging-masks Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2022-03-01/st-louis-mandate-expires-soon-but-health-director-still-recommends-masks Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, St. Louis' health director, on Monday told the Board of Aldermen’s Health and Human Services Committee that city officials could drop mask requirements, given new CDC guidance. But Hlatshwayo Davis said she would continue to recommend that people wear a mask indoors. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:13:21 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-01/st-louis-mandate-expires-soon-but-health-director-still-recommends-masks Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2022-02-08/st-louis-health-director-slams-state-on-covid-response Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis said the state’s actions on COVID and funding for public health are hurting efforts to curb COVID, especially among communities of color. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:05:44 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-02-08/st-louis-health-director-slams-state-on-covid-response Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2022-01-20/st-louis-health-director-urges-vigilance-as-covid-cases-plateau The peak of the omicron wave was three times higher than last winter’s surge, despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:50:33 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-01-20/st-louis-health-director-urges-vigilance-as-covid-cases-plateau Rachel Lippmann