Health Department

The Health Department is responsible for the health and safety of the community.

Public health is credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people in the United States during the 20th century. Public health makes life better for all of us, by protecting our nation's health and safety, providing credible information to enhance decision making, and by creating partnerships with local communities and organizations to promote good health.

Latest Health News

National Dog Bite Prevention Week
As designated by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the week of May 19th-May 25th marks National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
News/Announcement | Animal Care and Control | 05/17/13

The Heavy Metal Project
Prenatal home lead hazard screening is an effective way to prevent childhood lead poisoning
Press release | Environmental Health Services | 05/13/13

Let's Move STL - Golf and Walk
What could be better than this beautiful weather? FREE Golf lessons! Mark your calendars for the Let's Move! STL Golf and Walk program.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 05/01/13

National Public Health Week 2013
Public Health is ROI (Return on Investment) - Saves Lives, Saves Money
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 03/28/13

St. Louis is a Let’s Move! City
Let’s Move! is First Lady Michelle Obama’s national comprehensive initiative to combat and solve the challenge of childhood obesity.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 02/25/13

Severe Weather Alert for St Louis 02/21/13
Which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
News/Announcement | Division of Health | 02/20/13

Mardi Gras Beggin Pet Parade
Animal Care & Control will be handing out information and freebies like toys, poop bag dispensers, and leashes.
Press release | Animal Care and Control | 01/31/13

Triumph: For Babies, For You. For Life.
A new, positive approach to saving St Louis' babies.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 01/22/13

New Website and Social Media Give Lost and Stray Animals New Hope
Lost pet? New Animal Care & Control Website offers more resources for recovery.
News/Announcement | Animal Care and Control | 01/11/13

St. Louis City's Growing Health Successes
See the health successes the Regional Health Commission is producing and what it means to you and your community.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 12/21/12

1st Annual Welcome Winter Be Ready Event
Winter Weather Health and Emergency Preparedness Event a success.
News/Announcement | Division of Health | 12/18/12

City announces new severe weather program
City will consider extreme weather the "new norm."
Press release | Department of Health and Hospitals | 07/11/12

St. Louis Healthy Corner Store Project Seeking Nominations
Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 3.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 01/10/12

Hot Weather Tips
Stay safe in hot weather.
Press release | Department of Health and Hospitals | 06/07/11

Health-Alert-Turkey-Burger-Product-Recall
Turkey burger products sold at Sam's Club are recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 04/05/11

St. Louis Smoke Free Air Act Arrives with the New Year
City of St. Louis will be smoke-free on Jan. 2, 2011
News/Announcement | Department of Health and Hospitals | 01/01/11