St. Louis County DPH

Progressive Public Health Department providing a full array of services, programs, and policies to promote optimal health for the people of Saint Louis County.

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A career in public health can be your way to serve, heal, protect, work, grow and much more! We're looking for everything from animal control officers to nurses to waste management representatives. Find your next career at DPH! View our open positions here https://t.co/hfPLESVN4R

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Starter packs -- public health edition! Which one would you be? 👀

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Suicide prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for all twelve. Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent. https://t.co/KbnXK0BxKA
#SuicidePreventionMonth #ConnectSupportPrevent #SPM2026

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Happy Fall ... Prevention Awareness Week! Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. They're also common -- 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 has a fall each year. Learn fall prevention tips: https://t.co/itkK6VEZTY

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Giving blood is one of the most important ways you can give back to our community! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood and your donation can save up to THREE lives! Find a local blood drive at https://t.co/qXRTDQqz2z.

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We have THREE recycling events on 9/26!

Electronics Recycling: 9am-12pm, Congregation Temple Israel, 1 Rabbi Alvan D Rubin, 63141
Document Shredding: 10am-1pm, North Point Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway, 63011
Latex Paint Recycling: 9am-12pm, Crestwood Govt Center, 1 Detjen, 63126

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Brain aneurysms are more common than you might think. About 1 in 50 people in the United States is living with an unruptured brain aneurism right now. Around 30,000 brain aneurysm ruptures happen each year in the U.S.

Learn about the signs and symptoms: https://t.co/y42uzm7uyw

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Do you know your STI status? The Saint Louis County Sexual Health Clinic offers walk-in STI prevention, testing, and treatment to all, with no out-of-pocket costs.

Learn more: https://t.co/cIWkGEYnEC

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A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything. Connection keeps people alive. Call, text, or chat: https://t.co/82cQZaijlO
#SuicidePrevention #StrongerTogether #SPM2026

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This Saturday, please join the City of Berkeley for a document shredding event! ♻️ Open to all County residents; sensitive documents only.

📍City of Berkeley, 8425 Airport Road, Berkeley, MO 63134
📅 September 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🔗 https://t.co/wylUawsFcX

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Kids are curious and they get into things they aren't supposed to. Make sure they don't get access to your medications, gummies, or other substances! Free locking bags and locking medicine bottle caps are available at all St. Louis County Library branches.

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Today is Suicide Prevention Day. If you're struggling or need someone to talk to, please reach out. Call, text or chat with 988 – a trained crisis counselor is there to listen, any time of the day or night. https://t.co/82cQZaijlO
#YouAreNotAlone #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention

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We have several recycling events happening this month!
9/19:
-Manchester (electronics recycling)
-Berkley (document shredding)

9/26:
-Creve Coeur (electronics recycling)
-Ballwin (document shredding)
-Crestwood (latex paint recycling)

Learn more: https://t.co/mdZAbfpXvw

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DYK that old tires are a favorite breeding place for mosquitoes? One tire in your yard could breed up to 10,000 mosquitoes each year! Keep tires inside your garage or basement, cut them so they can't hold water, or dispose of them responsibly.

Learn more: https://t.co/WJQUJLbYgJ

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Happy Labor Day! In honor of the holiday, our health centers are closed today. Our regular hours will resume tomorrow, September 8.

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Starter packs -- public health edition! Which one would you be? 😎

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Are you going camping over Labor Day weekend? Every day, do a tick check on yourself, your kids, and pets to prevent tick-borne illness:

✅ In/around the hair
✅ In/around the ears
✅ Underarms
✅ Inside belly button
✅ Around waist
✅ Between legs
✅ Behind knees

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Suicide Prevention starts with all of us. Together we can create a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and connected. Learn more: https://t.co/Nrr5EkLKTs #SPM2026 #StrongerTogether #SupportMatters

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Be prepared for the heat by knowing the signs of heat illness. If you experience dizziness, thirst, nausea, or weakness in the heat, move to a cooler place, loosen clothing, and sip cool water. If symptoms don’t improve, call 911. Follow for more tips on staying cool this summer!

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During hot weather, limit your outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day (generally late afternoon). If possible, take a break inside!

#BeatTheHeat #HotWeatherTip

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Cuts and scrapes happen, but infections don’t have to. Make sure to keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered until healed. Get more info on how to reduce a child’s risk of sepsis: https://t.co/h8wRVRlzzt