Florissant Seniors Know How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Early
Story and photos by Nichole Fetters Senior residents of Florissant know how to have a good time, and they prove it each year at their biggest and quite possibly most anticipated…
With Flu on the Rise, St. Louis County has shots available
Significant Rise in Number of Severe Flu Cases in County County Health Department to Offer Free Flu Vaccinations The Saint Louis County Department of Health is responding to a significant…
Red Cross Blood Donations needed
Red Cross calls for blood and platelet donations after severe winter weather impacts collections As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood…
County Health Department Emphasizes Need For Vaccination During Winter Flu Season
The Saint Louis County Department of Health is advising that all residents be vaccinated against the seasonal flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most of the…
Red Cross Blood Drive at Christian Hospital NW HealthCare
Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host two blood drives open to the general public. Stop by and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins…
Christian Hospital Foundation Honors Rance Thomas, Express Scripts, Antonio Penilla
The Christian Hospital Foundation will host the fifth annual Legacy Leaders Dinner on Wednesday, November 6. Each year at the Legacy Leaders Dinner, the Christian Hospital Foundation formally recognizes those…
SSM DePaul Announces November Programs
SSM DePaul Health Center offers the following programs in November. Public Flu Clinic. Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. – noon at May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center. Free immunizations…
The Independent News Plans Senior Moments Column
A new feature , Senior Moments, will debut in The Independent News beginning in November. We are asking our readers, age 55 and over, to send us their stories of…
County Health Department Urges all Residents to Get Flu Vaccinations
Flu season has arrived and the Saint Louis County Department of Health is urging all residents six months of age and older be vaccinated against the seasonal flu. Even those…
Men’s Healthy Happy Hour At Christian Hospital Sept. 12
Christian Hospital will offer Men’s Healthy Happy Hour and Health Screenings on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium – Ground Floor from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Space is…