/tags/public-health Public Health en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-15/illinois-rsv-flu-norovirus-viruses-peak-last-longer The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Jan. 7 the state is at a “high” level for respiratory illness activity. Between COVID, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and norovirus, some health care professionals say we are experiencing a “quademic." Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-15/illinois-rsv-flu-norovirus-viruses-peak-last-longer Meredith Howard /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/how-rfk-jr-health-proposals-affect-illinois The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/how-rfk-jr-health-proposals-affect-illinois Ben Szalinski /health-science-environment/2024-08-13/st-louis-county-effort-to-gain-millions-in-federal-funding-for-health-clinics-advances Federal officials have accepted an application that would grant St. Louis County’s three clinics special status that would add $6 million a year to the health department’s budget. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:24:14 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-13/st-louis-county-effort-to-gain-millions-in-federal-funding-for-health-clinics-advances Sarah Fentem /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-24/the-office-of-violence-prevention-ups-their-game-with-more-funds-to-community-organizations By fostering relationships with neighborhoods and community organizations that are already connected to young people, Wil Pinkney believes the City of St. Louis can better address the root causes of violence. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:24:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-24/the-office-of-violence-prevention-ups-their-game-with-more-funds-to-community-organizations Miya Norfleet /health-science-environment/2024-04-29/st-louis-syphilis-spike-public-health-plans St. Louis has the highest rates of syphilis infection in the state. Local health officials want to slow the spread in parts of the city where resources are scarce. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-29/st-louis-syphilis-spike-public-health-plans Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2023-05-16/what-the-end-of-the-coronavirus-public-emergency-means-for-missouri-patients After more than three years and thousands of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri, the end of the public health emergency heralds a new phase in which the virus is present but less dangerous to the general public. Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2023-05-16/what-the-end-of-the-coronavirus-public-emergency-means-for-missouri-patients Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-05-01/covid-19-helps-sink-missouri-life-expectancy-to-four-decade-low In Missouri, the average person born in 2021 could expect to live to be 74.6 years old, a whole three years younger than the average age ten years ago. The state’s drop is part of a nationwide decline, though the life expectancy in Missouri is lower than the United States average. Mon, 01 May 2023 10:04:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-05-01/covid-19-helps-sink-missouri-life-expectancy-to-four-decade-low Sarah Fentem /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-25/inequality-at-the-bathroom-door-how-public-restrooms-make-mapmakers-of-all-of-us “Almost every social movement of the 20th century has a bathroom story to it,” says historian Bryant Simon. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:10:36 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-25/inequality-at-the-bathroom-door-how-public-restrooms-make-mapmakers-of-all-of-us Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-07-13/night-after-night-a-pastor-ventures-into-st-louis-streets-a-new-film-tells-his-story The Rev. Kenneth McKoy is St. Louis’ “pastor of the streets.” A new documentary that tells his story premieres July 17 at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:54 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-07-13/night-after-night-a-pastor-ventures-into-st-louis-streets-a-new-film-tells-his-story Danny Wicentowski /health-science-environment/2022-04-11/known-to-be-toxic-for-a-century-lead-still-poisons-thousands-of-midwestern-kids Researchers say even a small amount of the toxin can harm kids’ development. One 2021 study found Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri had some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:07:39 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-04-11/known-to-be-toxic-for-a-century-lead-still-poisons-thousands-of-midwestern-kids Niara Savage, Allison Kite