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Health advocates urge larger, stable funding for St. Louis Department of Health
Summary
Multiple health organizations told the budget committee the city’s Department of Health needs increased, sustained funding to address disparities, clinical services, mental‑health and violence‑prevention work, and to replace dwindling grant dollars.
Several public-health organizations and practitioners urged the Budget Committee to increase and stabilize funding for the City of St. Louis Department of Health, citing prevention, emergency preparedness, and health‑equity work that they say cannot be sustained on temporary grants.
“Public health promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities,” said Induelle Jolly, president and CEO of the Integrated Health Network, testifying that the Department of Health represents a small slice of the city budget yet delivers core services that support neighborhoods and the local economy.
Advocates made three…
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