Public Health Study

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St. Louis City DOH budget is from grants and contracts with the remainder from a local use tax

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St. Louis County Department of Health revenues come from grants

St. Louis City Department of Health Annual Budget

St. Louis County Department of Health Annual Budget

A need for greater collaboration between the health departments.

Positive Example

Combining the city and county economic development efforts is a positive example of what might be possible for health services.

Regional Approach to public health is necessary

Frustrations with navigating multiple systems, combined with the mobile nature of disease, lead to the conclusion that a more regional approach to public health is necessary.

Dr. Will Ross
Board Member, Better Together

Chair, Public Health Study